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Damienh

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Hi All, would someone know which battery tray is the right one for my 71 tii ? I've only ever seen the circular hole version on a car, but I've been offered the other version from a couple of sources, so maybe they are correct for certain years or models ?

 

Any guidance much appreciated.

 

Damien

 

 

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1972-73 tii’s (VIN’s 2760001 through 2764521) have the holddown on the short side, opposite the radiator support, not the long side, opposite the inner fender. I don’t know about 1974 tii’s.

 

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Steve

 

1976 2002 Polaris, 2742541 (original owner)

1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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Yes, the 1972-73 tii’s have welded in battery trays. But, in one of the smartest ‘02 ideas I’ve seen, a few have converted the trays to bolt-in. This will permit you to replace an alternator without dropping the sway bar!

 

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Steve

 

1976 2002 Polaris, 2742541 (original owner)

1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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But what about the 71 tii's ? I wonder are they also welded in ? I've found a part number on the forum, and frustratingly missed out on a NOS one just a matter of weeks ago it seems.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

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2 minutes ago, Damienh said:


But what about the 71 tii's ? I wonder are they also welded in ?

 


So early Euro-spec (VIN’s 270xxxx and following)? All U.S.-spec round taillights were the same (VIN’s 2760001 through 2764521). I’m not certain about the the Euro-spec tii’s; but I don’t know why they would be different.

 

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Steve

 

1976 2002 Polaris, 2742541 (original owner)

1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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My Euro RHD who’s birthday it was yesterday  ? 

vin 2770635 was welded in, the PO modified it so it bolts in, it makes a big difference, takes me 5 mins to remove battery and tray, I reckon this alone has stopped me doing the battery to the trunk move? Though I have been tempted... probably to a battery box more than the TEP holder.

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3 hours ago, Henning said:

Well, if I was the one to summarize, I'd say:

"Can you date battery trays by type?"

 

henn

 


We’ve done this before, Henn, and I’m not very good at it. I suppose that reflects my level of enthusiasm for battery trays... ???

 

Early = bolted in

Late = welded in

 

But “early” does not = round taillights, and

“late” does not = square taillights.

 

Maybe April 1971 (Modell 71 introduction) represents the changeover. Or... maybe it was earlier? 1969? 6V - 12V? ti?

 

I dunno...

 

See, I’m no good at this game, especially if pushed!

 

Why don’t we have an article on battery trays for the lazy among us — such as I? ?

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

 

1976 2002 Polaris, 2742541 (original owner)

1973 2002tii Inka, 2762757 (not-the-original owner)

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10 hours ago, SydneyTii said:

What did you use to relocate the battery?

 

I relocated the battery to the trunk in '70 1673695 using a marine battery box and 1/0 welding cable for the positive lead.

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