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  • Rob M.
    Very Frequent User
    • April 30, 2003
    • 657
    #1

    2nd Attempt

    My intial post drew deafening silence. So, let me ask again in the hopes that those of you who have already gone through this will share your thoughts. I am looking for a correct reproduction maintenance free battery for my 66. I have read many posts in the archives and have learned of these three sources:
    Reproduction Battery (Drive line), Antique Auto Battery, and New Castle Battery. I would appreciate any and all feedback regarding price, reliability, and appearance.

    Thanks in advance,
    Rob
    Rob

    '66 327/300 Regional Top Flt
    '08 6 speed coupe
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    • William O.
      Expired
      • April 30, 2001
      • 355
      #2
      Re: 2nd Attempt

      Buy a standard post battery from any retailer, then add a cover that simulates the Delco Tar Top.
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        • John L.
          Very Frequent User
          • December 1, 1997
          • 409
          #3
          Re: 2nd Attempt

          Rob -- I bought my reproduction maintenance free battery from antique auto battery in hudson ohio. This is the third battery I have purchased from them. One real tar top for judging, one plastic top for cruising and last the mantenance free one. The maintenance free battery has a plastic top however it looks exactly like the other repros I have purchased from them. Even the caps screw on and off. You will not believe the cranking power this battery has. I have a 66 427/425 car and it spins the motor unbelievably fast. I would recommend it highly. Also as I remember, they are the manufacturer. The other folks actually get their batteries from them. I have had real good luck with their products and they are easy to deal with. Just a word of caution - they are kind of pricey -- but then what isnt anymore.
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            • Patrick H.
              Beyond Control Poster
              • December 1, 1989
              • 11608
              #4
              Re: 2nd Attempt

              I believe that New Castle is out of business, and Antique Auto Battery is the only manufacturer. Restoration Battery is a dealer for AAB, but of course the price may be different. Either way, it's the same product.

              I recently purchased a maintenance free unit for my 72 after the previous unit's case leaked. It's 1/3 the weight and I love it.

              Patrick
              Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
              71 "deer modified" coupe
              72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
              2008 coupe
              Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.
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                • Rich Puleo
                  #5
                  Re: 2nd Attempt

                  I've seen success with the Optima battery & a repro cover. Saw it at a Carlisle show originaly, I think. Maybe it was Antique Auto Battery?
                  Rich
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                    • Rob M.
                      Very Frequent User
                      • April 30, 2003
                      • 657
                      #6
                      Thank you! *NM*

                      Rob

                      '66 327/300 Regional Top Flt
                      '08 6 speed coupe
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                        • Patrick H.
                          Beyond Control Poster
                          • December 1, 1989
                          • 11608
                          #7
                          Re: 2nd Attempt

                          The new maintenance free repro battery is basically a "rebodied" Optima.

                          Patrick
                          Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
                          71 "deer modified" coupe
                          72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
                          2008 coupe
                          Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.
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