dpeeler Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 For the last 2 weeks, I've tried calling and emailing, leaving messages everywhere I can and get no response. Are they still in business?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danleblanc Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 If they turn out to be a dead end, I used Restoration Battery. Had good, prompt service and no issues with the battery either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13CADDY Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I hope their still in business--they have my money , just waiting for delivery--I went through the same problem , but talked to him at Hershey , then called--everything worked like it should--got the impression it's a small business, like a one man shop-- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpeeler Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Still have had no success after continued phone calls, emails, etc......must be out of business! Unfortunately they were the only ones that were making the battery i needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I just saw an Antique Auto Battery banner ad at the top of this forum yesterday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpeeler Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Yep, they are advertising and even have a recorded message when you call either number. But..... there is absolutely no response at all! A courtesy of message back at least saying we're closed or busy would help. I know if you or I treated our clients/customers that way we'd have none after awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: I just saw an Antique Auto Battery banner ad at the top of this forum yesterday... That ad could have been prepaid for a certain period of time. Last year around this time I had ordered a 6 volt Delco for my 53 Chevy 150, and it was backordered for months after they charged my card for the full amount. After a few months with no contact I finally had to ask for a refund which they indeed had done. Good luck, I hope they are still in business I hate to see any of our valued suppliers close up shop for any reason. Edited December 14, 2017 by John348 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 A good friend talked with them yesterday, so they're still around. However, their turnaround time seems to be rather slow. He was told mid-January in order to get a battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Recently bought a couple of their batteries and both took about 4 to 5 weeks for delivery. Quality was superb so I figured it was worth the wait. I can't say I ever had issues reaching them on the phone. About two years ago I needed one of their Willard batteries for a MB Jeep and was in a rush. Jeep parts vendor stocked their batteries, but I paid $40.00 more for it. You may want to check a parts vendor of your vehicle type if you're pushed to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpeeler Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Rick - That's exactly the battery I was looking for. The last one I bought from them was 12 years ago and it lasted this long in my MB...go figure! I'm not in a big hurry, just awfully frustrated that there is no response. If I don't hear from them soon, I will try one of the Jeep suppliers. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I was wondering if it was for your MB. I one I restored that needed that Willard showed with you at Spring Charlotte these last two years, so I recognized your name. Your MB is very well done! That battery I bought came from George Baxter at Army Jeep Parts, so there would be a great place if you need to go that route. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpeeler Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Thanks for the kind words, I'll give George a call. I'm planning to bring it again next April along with the WLA. Now ... if I could only find someone that makes a maintenance free battery for the motorcycle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobg1951chevy Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I purchased a 6 volt battery from Antique Auto Battery to replicate the stock battery in my stock '51 Chevy. Not inexpensive. I always use a Battery Tender for my 6 volt and my 12 volt batteries. After less than one year, the Antique Auto battery was dead, would not hold a charge. I took the battery back to Antique Battery, they would not honor their warranty. Antique Auto Battery told me the battery was not "defective", instead they stated I did mot maintain the battery with a trickle charger. But I did. Bought a new 6 volt battery from TRACTOR SUPPLY, all is well with the new battery ...... and the Battery Tender. That "new" battery has been fully charged for two years now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Street Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) Battery tender makes several models. You need to make sure that the battery tender was designed for gel batteries not lead acid as the charging volt rate is different and a lead acid charging device will “cook” as I love to say a gel battery. i have always used 12 and 25 watt Granite chargers as they sense the voltage necessary that the battery needs. The Central Tractor battery is a lead acid I suspect so the tender will do well This issue gets very complicated very quickly! Robert Edited December 18, 2017 by Robert Street (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobg1951chevy Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 7 minutes ago, Robert Street said: Battery tender makes several models. You need to make sure that the battery tender was designed for gel batteries not lead acid as the charging volt rate is different and a lead acid charging device will “cook” as I love to say a gel battery. i have always used 12 and 25 watt Granite chargers as they sense the voltage necessary that the battery needs. The Central Tractor battery is a lead acid I suspect so the tender will do well This issue gets very complicated very quickly! Robert The battery I purchased from Antique Auto Battery was not a gel battery. It was a reproduction of the 6 volt DELCO battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Street Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 I have three of their batteries and a friend that I show with in AACA has 4 of them. All "look" like old lead acid but actually are gel batteries inside the case that absolutely no water should be put in. I didn't know their old 6 volt style was made with plates and acid. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobg1951chevy Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 21 hours ago, Robert Street said: I have three of their batteries and a friend that I show with in AACA has 4 of them. All "look" like old lead acid but actually are gel batteries inside the case that absolutely no water should be put in. I didn't know their old 6 volt style was made with plates and acid. Robert Yes, the 6 volt DELCO replica was made with plates and acid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomadness Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 (edited) Sent my 1 year old bad battery back middle of November. This after following guidelines given per phone calls. After it was sent back I had to call many times to find out status. Finally I was told they were sending replacement. This was right around Christmas. I never got it. Have called many more times and was told it was lost during shipping and they would send another and would call with tracking numbers, still waiting on that call. I keep calling. leaving messages and hoping. Right now I am out purchase price and shipping and the cost of shipping back, close to $350. I also filed a complaint with local Better Business Bureau and they did not respond to letter they sent...Restoration Battery gets their batteries from Antique Auto Battery... Edited March 10, 2018 by Nomadness (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomadness Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 https://www.bbb.org/youngstown/business-reviews/battery-manufacturers/antique-auto-battery-in-youngstown-oh-20003207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Nomadness said: https://www.bbb.org/youngstown/business-reviews/battery-manufacturers/antique-auto-battery-in-youngstown-oh-20003207 OUT OF BUSINESS (:-( Edited March 13, 2018 by Roger Walling (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabaman Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I hear that May 14, 2018 that there will be a reopening under Jim's Battery Manufacturing Co. The former owner of the company had to retire for heath reasons and someone else has bought the business and the new owner is opening under the Jim's Battery Manufacturing Co. name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mark McAlpine Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I just spoke with The Parts Place and asked about the status of the R-59 reproduction battery I ordered on 14 February (after finding out Reproduction Battery was out of business and Antique Auto Battery appeared to be out of business). The Parts Place relayed basically the same info "jabaman" relayed above, but they said it was "Bill's Batteries" (but maybe just remembered the name incorrectly). Bottom line is they said Bill's (or Jim's) expects to start shipping the back-ordered batteries in 2-3 weeks and will work their way through existing orders in order of the dates they were originally ordered. Doesn't help me in time for the Grand National Meet next week, but with luck I'll receive my battery in the next month or so. I'll post again when I receive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomadness Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Wonder if I will ever get my Replacement Battery for the bad one I purchased? On a brighter note the NAPA battery cranks like a champ after sitting for a month... Edited July 6, 2018 by Nomadness (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Any update on this? Has anyone ordered and received a battery from "Jim's Battery Manufacturing Co"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Street Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Yes I have Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texacola Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Jim's Battery Mfg. neither answers their phone or returns calls. My guess is they are a small business unable to keep up with demand (only co. producing repro batteries). I was only able to reach them by email which they would return to string you along. Waited months for battery with no luck. When you call message states "all agents currently helping other customers" . I do not believe there are ANY agents on any lines (a bit of a scam). I went to Chevrolet and purchased a current Delco (last one lasted 21 years on a tender in a "62 Vette). In my opinion reproduction batteries are no longer available and as an NCRS master judge point deductions should be limited due to this fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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