Battery on/off switch location - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Asshat · 07-24-2022, 09:37 PM

Where do you guys locate your battery switch? I'm not sure if I want it in the cab or under the hood. Not really placing it there as a theft deterrent, just having a handy place to be able to disconnect the battery, especially if I need to do it in a hurry.

Here the one I purchased, not sure if there are better ones?

**The Rocknrod** · 07-24-2022, 11:46 PM

These will do that. https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Termi...32611961&psc=1

**rideblue00** · 07-25-2022, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

These will do that.

I bought some of these and sent them back, too flimsy and cheap. I would prefer what the OP put up. And mount it under the dash.

vin63 · 07-25-2022, 03:23 PM

I used a push/pull Flaming River master disconnect switch that was a back up for my old drag car similar in type to the one in the OP's post (bus bar switch). It's mainly a theft deterrent for my C10, but also meets tech in case I run my truck down the drag strip since the battery is mounted on the frame in the rear. The cutoff switch is mounted on a bracket on the driver side rear of the frame and the rod is easily removable. The hole in the bumper was from the truck's previous owner, so I kept it for the push/pull rod.

07-24-2022, 09:37 PM	#1
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,259	Battery on/off switch location Where do you guys locate your battery switch? I'm not sure if I want it in the cab or under the hood. Not really placing it there as a theft deterrent, just having a handy place to be able to disconnect the battery, especially if I need to do it in a hurry. Here the one I purchased, not sure if there are better ones? Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

07-24-2022, 11:46 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Battery on/off switch location These will do that. https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Termi...32611961&psc=1 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-25-2022, 03:23 PM	#4
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Battery on/off switch location I used a push/pull Flaming River master disconnect switch that was a back up for my old drag car similar in type to the one in the OP's post (bus bar switch). It's mainly a theft deterrent for my C10, but also meets tech in case I run my truck down the drag strip since the battery is mounted on the frame in the rear. The cutoff switch is mounted on a bracket on the driver side rear of the frame and the rod is easily removable. The hole in the bumper was from the truck's previous owner, so I kept it for the push/pull rod. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes



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