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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:30 pm 
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Hey Guys,

I'm trying to get a roadworthy for my '93 ED Falcon, I've done almost everything except replacing a seatbelt, and fixing the battery tray.

My mechanic said I need to get this battery tray done for roadworthy, what should I do?

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And how much will it cost?

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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:43 pm 
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If it bolts in then I'd suggest sourcing a good rust free second hand one from a wreckers.....Otherwise you may have to weld a plate over the top of the existing battery tray. One of my mates actually pop rivited a piece of aluminium over the top of his battery tray in his XP Falcon and it passed roadworthy no probs.

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:49 pm 
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it doesnt bolt in you will need to drill the spot welds out and change it for a not rusted out one.
or alternativly remove it, and relocate your battery to the boot.
should be able to relocate it to the boot yourself for about $100.

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:01 pm 
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clean up with wire brush and clean the rust and hit with a coat of black paint and get a new battery holder on it he shouldn't look at it if it looks respectable

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:02 pm 
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Thanks for the replies guys, I'll look into it and let you know what I've done (prob not for a couple of weeks)

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