WTB Correct Battery Box Cover

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WTB Correct Battery Box Cover

Post by Ken Buhler » Tue Apr 08, 2025 11:48 pm

I am looking for a very nice original battery box cover to go with Larry Smith's very nice battery box, can you help me?
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Re: WTB Correct Battery Box Cover

Post by Allan » Wed Apr 09, 2025 2:29 am

There are two types that I know of. Some have rounded corners, others mitred, a bit like turtledecks. I don't know which came first or when.
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Re: WTB Correct Battery Box Cover

Post by TRDxB2 » Wed Apr 09, 2025 11:19 am

Lary's Box has has folded corners and I believe the rounded corner lid will not fit without modification to the box corners
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Re: WTB Correct Battery Box Cover

Post by Ken Buhler » Thu Apr 10, 2025 2:57 pm

Thank you guys, now I know what to look for. Hopefully someone is willing to part with one.
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