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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Battery Box rusted out? How to Remome old one?

My name is Paul and I have 2 1984 Camaros and their BAT boxes are rusted out and I am having trouble getting the old ones out!! If anybody knows how to remove the old one please let me Know any tips!! Thanks!
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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Re: Battery Box rusted out? How to Remome old one?

get a spot weld removing drill bit, have at it until the panel you want out is loose. I'm doing one of my cars now.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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Cool Thanks for the fast reply , They make a drill bit for spot welds? where can I find one?
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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google it or hardware store
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Re: Battery Box rusted out? How to Remome old one?

I find it easier to run a wire brush or something around the edges so you can see where all the spot welds are.

Another option is to grind away the spot weld with a grinding wheel. Spot weld removal type bit is much easier and quicker.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Thank you so much guys!! I love this forum!!
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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Re: Battery Box rusted out? How to Remome old one?

Just be aware the battery tray is part of the innner fender support.
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