I made a batch of 68-72 battery tubes with the little spiral like the originals. This adds a lot of time to the process, and the way i need to chuck them up in lathe i end up loosing enough material that im one less than the previous batches. These are made from the same electrical insulating garolite just like the originals and my previous batches. I have auto and 4 speed tubes. Thanks Brandon

 

Brandon, excuse my ignorance could you explain what a battery tube is and where it is found. As you can tell this is not my era of expertise but my quest for knowledge and curiosity made me ask... Lost in the fifties ...Tedd

 

Really nice...

 

The battery positive cable passes through it on the way to the starter, to keep exhaust manifold heat from melting the cable casing.

https://i.imgur.com/BP1Hp.jpg

 

Is that what mine looked like 100,000 miles before ?

 

Yes nick thats what yours used to look like.

 

Do they get painted?

 

No they stay natural. This is what they look like with 45 years of patina.

 

Nice work Brandon!

 

ahhhhh you're killing me since I just got mine without the grooves...

 

Do you also sell the bracket?

 

I do have 4 speed brackets now. $35 if you buy a tube. Thanks brandon

 

Ttt

 

Were these tubes used on 68-72 only?
Wayne

 

Wayne the tubes are part number 400230. Heres the page i have that lists what they fit. They may fit more years.

 

Brandon, thanks. Looks like 387945 or 397769 is required for my 66 Cutlass. Is that correct?
Thanks
Wayne

 

Wayne I haven’t made any of the earlier ones. I do have a few examples of yhe early ones and could make them. Do you know any of the measurements from yours? Brandon

 

No, car is still in storage. Should be out 4/1. Waiting for weather to break. It will be the first thing I look at when I bring her home.
Thanks
Wayne

 

I received a Tube today and the quality is absolutely outstanding! Great job Brandon!!!
Thanks,
Joe

 

I would certainly buy one or two of the 67 versions, were they to be made.

 

Ditto for a 66.

 

Like i said get me some dimensions and ill order some material. I just dont have any experience with 66-67s. I do have some early tubes here but im not sure what years they came from and weather they are auto vs stick shift. I would love to make these for you guys.

 

Brandon, I have found nothing in the 66 assembly manual or CSM referring to this part. How did you clarify enough to produce.
Wayne

 

I had good 68-72 samples

 

Car is home and I can see the tube. I can probably get the measurements for y however I don't intend on taking it out. Are you still intererested in the dimensions.
Wayne

 

Yes. Do you have a dial caliper? Measurements need to be precise.

 

I do have a dial caliper. What dimensions do you specifically need?
Wayne

 

Diameters and lengths

 

I'll do my best. For now here is some information. If you can check out page 12-2.13 in the 1966 Cutlass assembly manual. There are three applications. I would scan the page but my scanner is dead.
Thanks
Wayne

 

I cant see the photo, did you post one?
My car is listed for one.

 

Brandon, I sent you PM.
Wayne

 

Another batch is ready let me know who needs one. Thanks Brandon

 

 

Brandon, do you have any auto brackets for a 72?

 

 

Brandon, do you still have any tubes for a 72 with auto trans?

 

 

Hi Brandon, would you have any of these tubes left for a '70 Auto ??

 

Sure do pm sent

 

Hi, I need a auto and a stick one and a bracket can you do any better on the 3 thanks steven