Need help fast ! Battery for a 1967

[Wade R.]

I need a "correct" battery for a March build 1967 427 Aircoupe! Will pay for fast shipping for correct unit! I believe it is a Delco 59. Thanks, Wade Russell 256-468-8353c.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Need help fast ! Battery for a 1967

You already called Restoration Battery?

http://www.restorationbattery.com/gmproducts.html#corvette-batteries

[Wade R.]

Re: Need help fast ! Battery for a 1967

Yes sir! Ordered correct one from Tom @ Restoration Battery back in first week of August. He received all his orders from the battery factory EXCEPT R59`s !! I am up against a deadline for Bloomington Gold at Charlotte,NC about 10days from now! Aaarrgghh

[Jim D.]

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Call the manufacturer directly and eliminate the middleman. http://www.antiqueautobattery.com/

[Wade R.]

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I did in fact call them, and unfortunately- the R59`s are delayed for 3 more weeks! Aaarrrggghhh

[Terry M.]

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I did in fact call them, and unfortunately- the R59`s are delayed for 3 more weeks! Aaarrrggghhh

Your next best bet is an AC Delco battery from your FLAPS with removable caps. Just be sure to get the one with top post ONLY, not the dual terminal. That will not yield you 100% originality, but it will give you enough originality points to get condition points.

[Wade R.]

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Thank you Terry. Do appreciate the input. I will do just that, if no one pops up with an R59 in next week or so!

[Mark D.]

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The reproduction is going to lose 10 points in judging. Not trying to be Debbie Downer but, it is easily distinguishable from original. I point this out in case you are thinking the repop will get full credit (by a knowledgeable judge.)

Have fun in CLT. I'll be there, too.

[Wade R.]

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Thanks Mark! Yes sir- do know that, but I am just desparate at this time! The Restoration Battery Co. has done it`s best, for the 1 that I ordered back in August, but their supplier has delayed. Thnx agn

[Patrick H.]

Re: Need help fast ! Battery for a 1967

Your next best bet is an AC Delco battery from your FLAPS with removable caps. Just be sure to get the one with top post ONLY, not the dual terminal. That will not yield you 100% originality, but it will give you enough originality points to get condition points.

If you note, he's taking it to (Charlotte) Gold, so the rules are different than NCRS.

[Terry M.]

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If you note, he's taking it to (Charlotte) Gold, so the rules are different than NCRS.

Right you are & I missed that. I was thinking Frisco.

[Allen N.]

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Isn't there someone in northern Alabama or in the Charlotte area that could loan Wade a R59 battery for a few days?

[Keith K.]

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Thanks Mark! Yes sir- do know that, but I am just desparate at this time! The Restoration Battery Co. has done it`s best, for the 1 that I ordered back in August, but their supplier has delayed. Thnx agn

I was having the same panic attack trying to find an R59 for my 67 that I am preparing for a chapter event in a couple of weeks. All the main sources were backordered. I started making calls and found one in stock at a Camaro parts shop who shipped it the same day.

[Wade R.]

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Thank you Allen! Capitol Idea, there !!! wade

[Wade R.]

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PLease Keith- share the shop "info" ! wade