A wierd observation at the battery box

[Chuck R.]

While I was under "sleeping Beauty" removing some of the grease slung on the floor boards, I noticed a hole in the in-board rear corner of the battery box closest to the differential/drive shaft that appears to be a puncture from the exterior.

What could cause this? A half shaft failure?

Just curious if others out there have seen this type of damage before.

Probably Bubba's been here too with my luck.

Chuck

[Bill M.]

Re: A wierd observation at the battery box

I noticed a hole in the in-board rear corner of the battery box closest to the differential/drive shaft that appears to be a puncture from the exterior.

Just curious if others out there have seen this type of damage before.

Chuck

My '65 has similar damage. It happened before I bought it.

[Mike M.]

Re: A wierd observation at the battery box

Hi Chuck,
Sure, could have been a half shaft, road debris, an errant ratchet slipping during maintenance, a "Fly-away" center section during removal/Installation, on and on...
Or, just plain good ol' Bubba.
HaND