Recent content by gordon hancock

Jseery has a simple solution to the problem, install a raised battery cover then I can used most any available 6v battery . Don Rogers, 36 ford adviser with the early ford v8 club gave me contact information for someone who is making these covers. As soon as I am able to purchase one I will post...

Hi Capsacto. I believe the 37 has the battery mounted on the firewall. Probably because having the battery under the drivers seat was an issue in 36 so ford changed it in 37.

Hi rheItzel. Thanks for your input. It looks like an Optima is the best option, I have a body shop so we should be able to fabricate the required battery holder. I was worried if I lowered the battery holder it might cause a clearance problem on the road. Any issues with clearance? My 36 is a 3...

The original battery holder is under the driver side floor board. A replacement battery would have to be about 7" high no higher or it will not fit under the floor. I don't want to put the battery on the fire wall, I would like to keep the car as original as possible.

I live on Long Island New York.

I spoke to a seller of the optmia battery. They told me they make an 8v replacement not 6v and I would have to modify the battery holder, the optmia is 1 inch higher than the original. I would also have to make changes to the charging system, gauges and lights. Does anyone know where I can get...

I am trying to get my 1936 ford started after being in outside storage for 8 years. It needs a battery, I cannot buy an original 6 v battery without modifying the battery box. Should I convert to 12v and how much of a job is it to do so? I want to make the car a daily driver, not a show car.