How to mount optima in 82SC?

[RSBob]

The PO had a leaky lead acid which left several rusty areas including a hole in the inner fender. I have an extra Optima Red Top from my other car but sure cant figure a way to secure it in the original tray. The smugglers box is not an option. Any BTDT?

[kerthunk]

I went with the chopping board method. Works well. Should be a couple threads and plans in the forums.

[nineball]

that's what i did, only with a different battery. much smaller and imho the quality of optima has severely declined over the last few years.

another battery install thread

[MConn]

I went with one of these in my 88 model -

Optima Battery Mounting Kit Tray for 74 89 Porsche 911 | eBay

and put this under it -

Pelican Parts - Product Information: PEL-BMBP820

Mike

[gtc]

+1 for the cutting board. Cheap and easy to make.

[zotman72]

I just made .5" plywood platform attached to my optimia battery with bolts and used the OEM plate/bolt to affix the battery in place. Works for both my '72 and SC. YMMV

[porsche0nut]

+2 for cutting board! Works great and only took an hour!