Cover Battery Assembly F15A

[Bill Alexander]

Hi Jacques, Thank-you for the confirmation on the correct threads. He is looking for the cover information.
So, hopefully someone has a cover to image for reference and dimensions?

[Bill Alexander]

Does anyone have a cover to image and measure?

[Lynn Eades]

Is this close to what you are looking for?
This is from Ebay. It is for a Jeep. This one, I would say is not quite correct, however it claims to be.
Originally I think they were a std Ford item that became the U.S. quartermaster stores item. They were on Jeeps, Dodges, and were modified to the Australian LP2 Carriers. (two were welded together with a bolt on lid, for the carrier)
I suspect they were the same on the CMPs if not at home in Canada and Europe, at least in Australasia.
As I recall, the originals I have seen had a gap in the corners, and the four pieces at the corners were folded down, and welded at the lower edges.
I wait to see if others agree.

[Bill Alexander]

Hi Lynne, Thanks for posting the image. That isn't what dad is looking for. He has the hold down bracket, but there is a cover that goes over the battery assembly.

[Lynn Eades]

No trouble Bill. I too am now waiting to see what they were like.

[Keith Webb]

These are all original components.

Nor sure whether I have measurements.

[Lynn Eades]

Keith, that is the hold down frame (as opposed to a "cover") that I was referring to.
The value of a picture!!!

[Tony Wheeler]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

These are all original components.

Nor sure whether I have measurements.

Well done Keith, I never expected to see an original battery cover in captivity! I reckon they'd be the very first item on a blitz to be discarded.

With this image we can take accurate measurements off the box itself and the distance between posts. Looks like the top plate is heavier gauge, which would explain why it's two piece construction.

This is the Macs repro hold down frame, good value at $12.45 and looks the part.

51A-10718_pJPG Macs Part no. 51A-10718 .45.JPG

[Phil Waterman]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

These are all original components.

Nor sure whether I have measurements.

Hi All

If the picture in the middle looks correct then take a look at the measurements on my web page. http://www.canadianmilitarypattern.c...tingPage3.html .

Cheers Phil

[Jacques Reed]

Originally Posted by Bill Alexander

Hi Jacques, Thank-you for the confirmation on the correct threads. He is looking for the cover information.
So, hopefully someone has a cover to image for reference and dimensions?

Hi Bill,

Just awaiting a phone call from an owner of an original Ford battery box.

If and when I get the dimensions, metal thickness, and method of construction I will draft it up and post it here for all to use like I did with the battery holder.
The chances of finding a good original one is pretty slim so an accurate replica is the only real way to go.

Cheers,

Jacques

[Bill Alexander]

Thanks Jacques, that will be useful for anyone restoring a truck.
I appreciate the assistance all members have given with my requests. Dad is moving along on the project, doing up "inside" projects right now. (Work on steering box, dash instruments, etc.) Some more questions are in the offing, and I will post them when we get to those parts of the restoration.

[Jacques Reed]

Originally Posted by Bill Alexander

Thanks Jacques, that will be useful for anyone restoring a truck.
I appreciate the assistance all members have given with my requests. Dad is moving along on the project, doing up "inside" projects right now. (Work on steering box, dash instruments, etc.) Some more questions are in the offing, and I will post them when we get to those parts of the restoration.

Hi Bill,

I have contacted the owner of the Ford battery cover that Keith had posted photos of earlier in this thread. He's happy to give me the dimensions so I can draw up some plans and I should have them soon and then be able to post them here.

Construction is pretty basic, front and sides are just a single folded piece of sheet-metal and open at the back. The lid is just sheet-metal with a small lip folded over on three sides and spot welded randomly to the front and side piece. The top holes are slightly elongated he thinks. It's real sheet-metal 101 once one has the correct dimensions and metal thickness.

Stay tuned!

Cheers,

Jacques

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Jordan

Take a look at the details on the battery box on my web page, http://canadianmilitarypattern.com/PostingPage3.html there are dimensions for the ones I have.



Cheers Phil

PS yes I will make a reduced size version of this and post save it on MLU.