battery box area

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  1. JHodges

    JHodges thumper

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    I was wondering if anyone has had a maverick or comet that the battery tray area was not rusted out. I have had over 10 mavericks that were parted out and I haven't found one that had a solid battery tray
     
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  2. cyclonewill

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    My 77 4dr parts car had a pristine battery apron. That was one of its main selling points
     
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  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Both my 73's didn't have any rust.
     
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  4. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Are you looking for the battery tray or the rt front fender apron where the tray mounts?
     
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  5. JHodges

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    no I already rebuilt that area in my car. In my car they battery tray was about gone and they apron was rusted out bad too. I guess they had a leaky battery in it
     
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  6. bartikus

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    my comet and my 70 parts car i have right now both have good battery trays and aprons. and i think both the other two parts cars i had, had good ones too.
     
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    Autokrafters has them new for $15! You have to use your original vertical brace.
     
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    My 70 Maverick has no rust or corrosion on the battery tray or apron Supprisingly there was very little rust anywhere on my Mav. Now as Im taking everything apart im rust sealing everything.
     
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  9. Joe Dirt

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    ii used a 67-68 mustang battery tray and hold down kit i just changed the verticle brace also.
     
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    The one on the left in my signature didn't, but it was a little banged up so I swapped it out anyway. The other was moved to the back before I bought it.
     
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  11. mean_maverick

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    ive had about 8-10 good ones over the years....
     
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    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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  13. 408w-maverick

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    mine was trashed so i just stuck the battery in the trunk
     
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    Battery Tray

    I have one w/o a hole in it or the battery area anywhere. I had it out early spring and cleaned up a little surface rust and acid residue, painted it and put the battery back. I plan on replacing the battery w/ a red top when this one goes south if not sooner- to get rid of the acid residue. I may have a pic of that area in my gallery - not sure. This is the first and only Mav/Comet type car I have ever owned. I guess I really lucked out.
     
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  15. MNTony

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    Mine was rust free. So I removed it, cut away the apron and put in a turbo. Stupid huh?
     
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