Guest 70 Electra Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 I have some questions about the "sealed" repro Delco batteries that are now available. In order to get greater feedback, I posted it in AACA Tech section.Please check it out and offer your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AWBE Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 I got one for my '55-76R. It looks like the real thing (until you unscrew one of the caps and look down and see the "real" top). Car is in a parking deck in my condo and is subject to the weather. Have had it through 2 winters and never had to jump start using helper battery, even though I have gone as long as 6 weeks with out starting (in the winter).Came with 1 year unconditional guarantee and 3 year Pro-rated warranty.Cost me $250.00 (which included shipping by UPS). Heartily recommend. Go to www.antique auto battery.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 another option is the "topper" that are avaialbe - I have one I use (bought black battery at Walmart for about $50) - the toppers are about $55 - I have used mine at national meets and not been "caught" I also know 2 people that got AACA Grand Nationals with them. If your careful and get a very plain cased battery of the right size, once the topper is in place, they really do look good. I figured I could get a lot for my money going this way - 48 month battery $50 Topper $55 = $145 Savings or 2 more 48 month batterys 0r : )a couple tanks of gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 70 Electra Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, the "toppers" are only in the popular sizes (10") and not for tar-tops. My 1960 needs a size 60K battery, which is a long tar-top, with posts that are diagonally opposite. The 1970 uses a long (12") battery. By the way, a concern I've heard with the toppers is that they require battery post extensions, which create another connection and add circuit resistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 I did not need the extenders on my application and with the battery I choose, although I have heard this also. Again, I was picky when I went battery hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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