leversole Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Weather held out today so I replaced to the rotten battery box bottom...will polish the lid...new front anti spray mudflaps are on the way... 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Typical mack box. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 There goes your empty weight! Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hi Leversolejust out of interest what is the cost of a new box?got to do both of mine on the MH, not toast yet, am trying to decide between repair or new... not been to the dealer yet, too scared $$$$BC Mack Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I need two as well ! think of fixing cause the $$$ are rare ! Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 You can find them on Watt's for something resonable (not for free of course).I also wish to have a pair although will go welding due to a shipping cost.Leslie, any plans for new SS covers? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
64C85 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 There available from your local PAI dealer for about $120.00 each (heavy duty ones too). Look and are built just the same. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Local PAI deales (they are multy brand dealers) like to move their a**es when they have PAI ### Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hi Leversolejust out of interest what is the cost of a new box?got to do both of mine on the MH, not toast yet, am trying to decide between repair or new... not been to the dealer yet, too scared $$$$BC Mackabout $300 each from Mack (does not include cover, holddown, etc.). Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 wow. guess i got a good deal. paid 150 a peice for my bottoms and 100 a piece for my chrome tops for my B model. got them from Cook Brothers Mack in Binghamton Ny. has to make brackets to clear the air tank to put the R model box on but it looks nice. pass box is just for storage, or a 30 pack for truck shows, just happens to fit perfect .......... you see them on ebay from time to time cheap. someone must have bought a shitload of them. wish i bought the stack or original B model boxes that Tidewater Mack had at Macungie back in 94'. make me cry Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Mack wants $260...PAI ones on Ebay (I bought two) are 120-130 each...I have held both in my hand and can not tell any difference! Going to Mack for the aluminum top as PAI sells only the steel tops... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 My U models boxes were worse than that. Got a new one that will hold the two batteries so there will only be one box. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 i bought the chrome top, didnt even price an aluminum one. only needed one box as i put two hot 12's in in paralell but wanted the old school look so i put one on the other side. useful for holdin beer , i mean stuff.. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 i bought the chrome top, didnt even price an aluminum one. only needed one box as i put two hot 12's in in paralell but wanted the old school look so i put one on the other side. useful for holdin beer , i mean stuff..Hahahah, sodas Matt, sodas. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 i put the plastic mud flaps inside with the ribs to the bottum so no water stays between them, or rhino liner works also but $$. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 When my B boxes were bad, I got some 14ga(or 12?) and had the three sides bend up to allow welding it to the sidewalls of exising box. Cheap fix, will NEVER rust out in my lifetime. I only run one box now(2 batteries), as it starts fine with two. The first 4 batteries lasted 10yrs, but too costly to replace so I only got 2. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29897-new-battery-box-bottom/#findComment-163904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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