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    Battery Hold Down Frame Mystery?

    I'm looking for a few good hold down frames to fit the group 1 six volt battery, which is 7 1/8" by 9 1/8", so the frame is 7 1/4" X 9 1/4".
    On the left is my junk yard Studebaker frame, but the edge is getting eaten away from battery acid. Notice the curved cutout for battery cable clearance.
    On the right is how all the ebay frames look, but why is the curved cutout in a different location?
    I would think most of the older 6 volt cars used a similar frame to what I have, but they are hard to find.
    Does anyone know where I can buy some good hold downs exactly like the Studebaker one?

    Battery Hold Down.JPGBattery Hold Down 1.jpg

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