What battery for my 1980?

[Mark A.]

Looking to get the correct service replacement battery for a 1980. I went to the A/C Delco site, and the replacement apparently is a A/C Delco 75 DTG. But I cannot find that battery any where. Can somebody tell me what battery I need to get? The car is going to be Top Flight judged in May, so want to get as close to correct as possible.

[Don H.]

Be sure to get an AC Delco for judging, you only loose 25% (standard deduct) if correct size and terminal placement. I'm sorry I don't know which one is correct for your year. If you have Menards in your area, check with them. Good luck.

[Gary B.]

Mark,

Is this not the battery you want?

https://www.menards.com/main/stand-alone-categories/mml-noshow-components/acdelco-reg-professional-75-automotive-battery/75dtg/p-1508999327658-c-9925.htm

Gary

[Mark E.]

Mark,

Is this not the battery you want?

https://www.menards.com/main/stand-alone-categories/mml-noshow-components/acdelco-reg-professional-75-automotive-battery/75dtg/p-1508999327658-c-9925.htm

Gary

Avoid batteries with top and side posts.

Double check but 1980 uses group 75 side terminals. Here's the ACDelco Gold version:

https://parts.gmparts.com/product/acdelco-gold-42-month-warranty-bci-group-75-battery-88861746

Check your local Chevy dealer. The one near me beats most prices and gives a club discount (convenient too).

[Terry M.]

Mark,

Is this not the battery you want?

https://www.menards.com/main/stand-alone-categories/mml-noshow-components/acdelco-reg-professional-75-automotive-battery/75dtg/p-1508999327658-c-9925.htm

Gary

Gary, Mark, et al
There may be some debate regarding the dual terminal construction of that battery and the wording: "appropriate top or side post configuration" in the Standard Deductions. While I personally prefer the dual terminal configuration for ease of day to day operations and maintenance, for judging the appropriate terminal configuration (if available) might avoid a lot of jawing on the judging floor. If just the side terminal configuration is not available one might have to just deal with the conversations that will ensue. Not everyone enjoys those sorts of spirited debates, however.

[Gary B.]

Mark,

It looks like Menards only has the dual terminal version. Maybe as a last resort?

This looks like the side post version:

https://batterysales.com/product/75vpg-acdelco/

Gary

[Mark A.]

Hey thanks for all the input guys. Mark

[Joe L.]

Looking to get the correct service replacement battery for a 1980. I went to the A/C Delco site, and the replacement apparently is a A/C Delco 75 DTG. But I cannot find that battery any where. Can somebody tell me what battery I need to get? The car is going to be Top Flight judged in May, so want to get as close to correct as possible.

Mark-----


I believe at least some 1980 Corvettes were originally supplied with a Group 78 battery. However, it MAY be that applied only to those with the RPO UA1 heavy duty battery option. My suggestion is to check your owner's manual and Service Parts Identification label (for UA1 code).

[Joe L.]

Gary, Mark, et al
There may be some debate regarding the dual terminal construction of that battery and the wording: "appropriate top or side post configuration" in the Standard Deductions. While I personally prefer the dual terminal configuration for ease of day to day operations and maintenance, for judging the appropriate terminal configuration (if available) might avoid a lot of jawing on the judging floor. If just the side terminal configuration is not available one might have to just deal with the conversations that will ensue. Not everyone enjoys those sorts of spirited debates, however.

Terry-----


I agree. For a DRIVEN car, the dual terminal battery is the way to go. This is ESPECIALLY true for 1969 models with forward facing side terminals and resultant very limited terminal access.

[Mark E.]

Terry-----


I agree. For a DRIVEN car, the dual terminal battery is the way to go. This is ESPECIALLY true for 1969 models with forward facing side terminals and resultant very limited terminal access.

I personally don't like the dual terminal battery- they scream generic fit. I understand the convenience of accessing the top posts, so if you go this way keep the plastic post covers in place during operation to prevent accidents.

[Mark A.]

Well it seems I cannot get a battery shipped to me. Apparently batteries have been deemed so highly toxic to humanity that they won't ship them via Fed-Ex, UPS or any other way that I can find. As I live in the sticks, there is not a battery available locally. I have a NCRS meet to go to in May. Is anyone going to Menomonee, and would be able to bring along a battery?

[Harry S.]

If I walk into my local O'Reilly Parts store, I can ask them to order me a battery. They can get parts that they typically do not sell in the store. May cost more with the shipping. Try them or other parts chains.

[Mark A.]

Our local O Reillys cannot get AC Delco batteries.

[Terry M.]

Our local O Reillys cannot get AC Delco batteries.

In my area Menards sells AC Delco batteries. If you have a Menards near you that would be my choice just based on economics.

If you have a GM dealer nearby that would be another option.

If you don't have a Menards or GM dealer near you, here is the next option -- but it isn't cheap. I would expect Menards to be half this price:

1980 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 5.7L 350cid V8 Battery | RockAuto

[Patrick H.]

In my area Menards sells AC Delco batteries. If you have a Menards near you that would be my choice just based on economics.

Agreed.
Mine shows both a 75 and 78 in stock, and a version of the 75 with only a set of side terminals.

https://www.menards.com/main/tools/automotive/automotive-batteries/acdelco-reg-advantage-trade-75-automotive-battery/2609694/p-4364363665503618-c-1516819218414.htm