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Originally Posted by v8volvo
The one in your car was originally taken from the engine donor vehicle, which was fairly crusty and looks like it must have had an acid spill ...
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Yes I figured. I dont remember my battery going crazy but
that doesnt mean it didn`t. It`s ok... It won`t be easy to get one though. Well, despite of all that rust,the tray still has lots of beef left in it. The holes got `wider` (I had to use large washers)
It lost its edges too (I cut them away) but it`s sturdy, not bent or totally crispy, so it still holds the battery strongly, it just looks very ugly compared to the rest of the car
Actually, unfortunately, a certain part of the body, right under battery tray also got bad... I see rust-holes there, soon some welding will be necessary/=a must/ there.
( only the small triangle/square area under the battery.
`NOTHING LASTS FOREVER`
Entire area got cleaned.I was preparing for some rustproofing&underbody treatment right there but seeing all that `rust damage` I put myself on hold for a while. Too many projects going on (and dont have much free-time)...
plus the riding season is here too. My other `86 toy is hungry for action but I won`t let the brick stay like that! OUCH