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Thread: Can I repair/replace fender bracket mount on battery box?

  1. 04-14-2012, 03:43 PM #1
    mobius911
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    Can I repair/replace fender bracket mount on battery box?

    What started as a simple "as long as I'm in here..." has had the usual results. I tried to remove the driver side fender mount bracket that mounts to the side of the battery box. It's the on that supports the headlight bucket. I don't think the bolts had been moved in 39 years and they were effectively welded on. After I broke off both bolt heads and got the U-bracket off, the piece welded to the battery box is pretty badly rusted. See the photo below. Is this available or must I replace the whole battery box? It would seem pretty straightforward to grind off the old one and weld on a new one. See the item circled below

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    Any help appreciated!

    Jeff
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  2. 04-14-2012, 07:13 PM #2
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    Since Restoration Design makes battery boxes maybe they would sell you just the bracket. However you should be able to fabricate one yourself, its just sheet metal with a couple bends and captive nuts welded in. I sure wouldn't want to disturb the entire box just for that.
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  3. 04-14-2012, 08:48 PM #3
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    Thanks Ed, I'll try that.
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