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1999 Ford F-150 Extended Cab Build Log... My attempt at something decent!
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<blockquote data-quote="SSS 18734" data-source="post: 6235674" data-attributes="member: 559710"><p>Next, I picked up an Optima D31T locally for only $70. It didn't fit in the tray, so I had to do a few modifications. Essentially all I did was angle it using a block of wood, then wrap hose clamps around the battery tray, and then around the battery. I also changed out the terminals for a better fit.</p><p></p><p>Taking pictures at night really accentuates the dirt... LOL</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt233/sss18734/F-150%20Build/DSC04493.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt233/sss18734/F-150%20Build/DSC04540.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>I wrapped some vinyl around the hose clamps and a tube that was somewhat near the positive terminal to be safe. I will probably heat-shrink and wire loom these soon.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt233/sss18734/F-150%20Build/DSC04539.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Stock battery vs Optima vs C&amp;D</p><p></p><p>(The C&amp;D won't go in for a while, but I had it tested and it is resting at 12.9 volts and is fully charged)</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt233/sss18734/F-150%20Build/DSC04490.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SSS 18734, post: 6235674, member: 559710"] Next, I picked up an Optima D31T locally for only $70. It didn't fit in the tray, so I had to do a few modifications. Essentially all I did was angle it using a block of wood, then wrap hose clamps around the battery tray, and then around the battery. I also changed out the terminals for a better fit. Taking pictures at night really accentuates the dirt... LOL [IMG]http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt233/sss18734/F-150%20Build/DSC04493.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt233/sss18734/F-150%20Build/DSC04540.jpg[/IMG] I wrapped some vinyl around the hose clamps and a tube that was somewhat near the positive terminal to be safe. I will probably heat-shrink and wire loom these soon. [IMG]http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt233/sss18734/F-150%20Build/DSC04539.jpg[/IMG] Stock battery vs Optima vs C&D (The C&D won't go in for a while, but I had it tested and it is resting at 12.9 volts and is fully charged) [IMG]http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt233/sss18734/F-150%20Build/DSC04490.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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