Correct Battery Components

[urchinhead]

My 1970 is missing the battery hold-down parts, as well as the correct battery cables.

I have come across several NOS and replacement hold-down set ups, but I have no idea what is correct. Is the hold-down just a handle shaped bracket and two j-bolts with wing-nuts? I have also found a couple different L brackets people claim to be correct for our trucks.

Also, is the battery grounded to the engine or the frame? Thanks.

[tac]

Battery negative cable goes to engine block and there should be a smaller ground strap from the engine block to the firewall. Battery hold down is 2 threaded rods with j hooks on the end holding the handle looking bracket over the top of the battery. I think 70 was the year they switched from the rubber coated metal bracket to the plastic one.

[urchinhead]

Thanks for the help!

Has anyone used replica battery cables for Mustangs or Cougars in their trucks? I have seen a few out there, including Scott Drake.

[69Ford]

Here's what I bought from Ebay if memory serves me right its from classic auto parts and was around $20 for tray and less than $10 for the handle. Looks to be an exact copy of mine 69 Model.

Battery Tray.JPG

[tac]

The things I have gotten from Scott Drake for my stang are good.