Jack E Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I'm restoring a 1930 McLaughlin Buick model 47. Im sure this will be the first of many questions. Anyways I'm hoping someone may have a photo of a battery tray/box so I can make one. I would be interested in buying a used one too, if available. Thanks for the help!Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I can try to take a picture of the battery box in my 1930 60 Series car. I'm not sure if they are the same, but it might be good reference. I've put the car away for the winter, so I might have a hard time getting a good picture in it's current tight quarters. What perspective would be most helpful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack E Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 That would be great! Two photos would work perfect. If you are able to take one looking up so I can see any seams. The second one at an angle showing two sides, either from the front or rear looking from the drivers side. But really whatever photos your able to get for me would be wonderful. Thank you very much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 No problem. I won't be able to get under the car until Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I couldn't get a picture that was even remotely helpful by crawling under the car, however, I think I have something better. I went through the photos from when my car was restored and found a few of the battery box out of the car. The original must have been in bad shape, because the shop fabricated a new one. Below are pictures of the top, bottom and one with the paint. I hope this helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 another battery box pic 31 32 ,dont want to sell ,send pics though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack E Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Thank you very much!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelod Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) I couldn't get a picture that was even remotely helpful by crawling under the car, however, I think I have something better. I went through the photos from when my car was restored and found a few of the battery box out of the car. The original must have been in bad shape, because the shop fabricated a new one. Below are pictures of the top, bottom and one with the paint. I hope this helps. The battery box in my 1930 Model 68 is an original and looks exactly like this one. Looks like they did an accurate job of reproduction. I would expect the 40 series cars to share the same design. Edited December 7, 2015 by michaelod (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack E Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys! My car was disassembled in 1977 by my father to be restored. There are boxes of parts in the rafters of the garage. I may find it now that I know what it looks like, if not I'll be able to fab one up. Thanks again guys for the photos and the conformation on it being correct! Edited December 7, 2015 by Jack E (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Jack, Did you still need any information on the battery box? I needed to take mine out of the car today, so I can take more pictures or give you measurements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack E Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) Sorry Buick64C, I'm just noticing this now. Thanks you very much!!! However I did end up getting all the measurements. Edited April 26, 2016 by Jack E (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack E Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Thanks again for the help with this guys! I finally made one up tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somorgujo Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Hi, I´m restoring a 1930 roadster serie 44. I´m looking for the steering wheel levers. Any help will be very welcome. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsupon1 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hi Buick 64c. If you wouldn't mind I would like to see additional pictures and measurements. My box is almost non existent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 On 4/10/2017 at 2:58 PM, tomsupon1 said: Hi Buick 64c. If you wouldn't mind I would like to see additional pictures and measurements. My box is almost non existent. Tom, The box was put back in the car about a year ago. Unfortunately, it's really difficult to get good pictures once it's installed. I might be able to give you dimensions if you tell me specifically what you need. Since Jack's picture is from less then a month ago, he might be able to offer more help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack E Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) I ended up finding an original box, here are some photos that should show you what you need to know. If you need anymore info on it let me know. Edited April 12, 2017 by Jack E (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsupon1 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Thank you gentlemen for all the measurements. This will really help me fab a new one for my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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