Has anyone had any luck with finding a classic car battery lately? Battery Central Mall was supposed to be making them, but I can't get anyone to return my calls for availability. And how good are the replacement looking AGM batteries? Or does anyone have a good suggestion as to what to do or buy? Vehicle is a 69 GT500.
Quote from: kasearch@ix.netcom.com on January 26, 2025, 10:26:55 AMHas anyone had any luck with finding a classic car battery lately? Battery Central Mall was supposed to be making them, but I can't get anyone to return my calls for availability. And how good are the replacement looking AGM batteries? Or does anyone have a good suggestion as to what to do or buy? Vehicle is a 69 GT500.
I think you know this but just in case and for those reading keep in mind while searching that all 69/70 GT500's used the group 27 battery.
Just my opinion: we're approaching availability issues more and more. Not available, don't last too long are among the top issues. Somewhere along the time line is the battery top plates. At least they look better the any commercially available new battery. Might be a few years until everyone adjusts their thinking.
What I guess I'm saying is that the toppers are eventually going to have to be accepted. This is too bad.
Quote from: roddster on January 26, 2025, 12:23:53 PM................. What I guess I'm saying is that the toppers are eventually going to have to be accepted. This is too bad.
Or everyone using them will just get the same deduction. Any substandard part does not have to be accepted just because something is not easily purchased. Makes it fair and equal for all parties while rewarding those that either searched out or got creative.
If you follow the "logic" of it should be accepted since the real or reproduced thing is not available, then a new Shelby should be judged and accepted (for example) a 66 Shelby because the owner couldn't find a 66 Shelby for sale or their not making them anymore.
Just another way to look at the issue and something to possible reflect on.
The AGM batteries I find last maybe 4 years while the lead acid batteries last 6 years or more - if I keep both on a charger. Lead acid batteries hate being discharged. They last a long time if you take care of them.
Jeff speaks the truth - I think the toppers should get judged for what they are.
There isn't a topper for Gr. 27 battery.
I have purchased several batteries from Battery Central Mall. They last about a year and my last one failed yesterday. I have started buying wet maintenance free G27 batteries, and cutting the edge of a G24 topper to fit. It looks okay if you don't look too hard. With the cables and clamp assembly across it, and the G27 is so big it tucks under the core support, it seems like the best option.
Battery Central Mall is not a mfg just a distributor.
I have one of the REAL looking original batteries that's an AGM in my 69 GT350.....2 years old still works great.....put on a trickle charger only couple times a year
I will post pics and who it came from later
here is my AGM battery in my GT350 I bought in November 2022
The repop 24F (AGM) in my 66 is finally going downhill but no complaints, it's been in the car almost 16 years. Only thing I've ever done is remove the negative cable whenever it sits.
I'm considering cutting the case open and replacing the battery inside. Any recommendations on a quality replacement that fits inside the case?
Thanks,
Dave
Quote from: s2ms on January 29, 2025, 03:44:06 PMI'm considering cutting the case open and replacing the battery inside. Any recommendations on a quality replacement that fits inside the case?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8gm1-kncZM
I've also seen this trick done hiding a 2-3 premade 12v batteries in the case.
Incredible. 16 years. I even used the battery maintainer that BCM recommended, but still only lasted 12-16 months.
A Mazda Miata battery will fit inside a gutted case.
Quote from: roddster on January 30, 2025, 01:14:27 PMA Mazda Miata battery will fit inside a gutted case.
Of course a larger battery can be fitted into a group 27 case. I have lost track of what will work on those. The problem is that the Miata battery in a group 24 case has limited cranking ability when used on a 289/302 and consequently will not crank a small block for a extended period of time trying to start . It had better start after a few cranks. On a big block you had better have a well tuned car because if it doesn't start after a couple of cranks the starter will start to drag. If hot it may drag from the get go. This is OK for a show car. If on a pleasure driven car you may be playing Russian roulette if it will start again between stops. At least from of my experiences and those of people that have shared with me. Others may have had different experiences.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 30, 2025, 03:59:57 PMThe problem is that the Miata battery in a group 24 case has limited cranking ability .....This is OK for a show car.
+1 - put an Optima in it if it's a driver.
I friend of mine has a 27 series in his mustang. He bought this battery kit on ebay. Brings a topper, stickers and caps.
Put it on an aftermarket battery with all the provided topper and decals.
Looks pretty good for 25-30 bucks
Quote from: FL SAAC on January 30, 2025, 07:03:06 PMI friend of mine has a 27 series in his mustang. He bought this battery kit on ebay. Brings a topper, stickers and caps.
Put it on an aftermarket battery with all the provided topper and decals.
Looks pretty good for 25-30 bucks
Quote from: FL SAAC on January 30, 2025, 07:03:06 PMI friend of mine has a 27 series in his mustang. He bought this battery kit on ebay. Brings a topper, stickers and caps.
Put it on an aftermarket battery with all the provided topper and decals.
Looks pretty good for 25-30 bucks
I would add that the aftermarket donor battery to be used with the eBay kit has to be completely flat with no raised lettering made into it on top. Batteries with the raised letters would have to be sanded off. Batteries with the sunk down letters would have to be filled. Another consideration is the need for the evenly space flat vented holes for the push on vent caps.
Was able to open my dead battery case without any trouble from the top. Battery inside is solidly epoxy'd to the bottom so might be tough to get it out without butchering the bottom.
Only sticker I can see says it's made by EnerSys, Inc., no other useful info. Looks like they make Odyessy batteries so assume that's what it is. On a side note Odyssey does have a 24F that has the side tangs to mount on a 65-66 tray.
Repop Autolite 24F Internals.jpg
Quote from: s2ms on January 30, 2025, 10:28:15 PMWas able to open my dead battery case without any trouble from the top. Battery inside is solidly epoxy'd to the bottom so might be tough to get it out without butchering the bottom.
Only sticker I can see says it's made by EnerSys, Inc., no other useful info. Looks like they make Odyessy batteries so assume that's what it is. On a side note Odyssey does have a 24F that has the side tangs to mount on a 65-66 tray.
Repop Autolite 24F Internals.jpg
I would plan on cutting out the bottom. Don't cut from the side like you did the top but the cut the inside perimeter. That is how I do it. I turn it over and measuring the thickness I cut so as to miss the side walls and only cut into the inside perimeter. By cutting on the inside perimeter you will not lose any height. That way you have the option of ether fixing the bottom cut out with a comparable thickness material or leave it cut out. I am doubtful the cutout will remain intact to reuse once you try and separate it from the epoxy and battery.
agm batteries do not live long if over charged .. most new fords have agm batterys . they can be recovered if they are dead but it must be a long slow 1 amp charge rate . if they get hot they dry out and then are trash . if you leave them connected and the clock kills them while they sit in garage they might only recover 2 times
we have 24 f motorcraft lead acid batterys in both shelbys and one lasted over 10 years in the 65 .
Guys your over thinking and complicating this.
Its seems that the reproduction battery is not currently available by all the comments made.
So I guess it is safe to say "its extinct"
Like many early Shelby parts nowadays.
I would not cut here, I would not cut there (sounding like Doctor Seuss) I would buy a very inexpensive decal and topper kit.
And wala you have a 1960s (kinda sorta) looking battery that will make 98% of the people smile and say :
"did you see that Ethyl, it has the original battery just like our old Ford had"
Or wait until they start remaking the repro AUTOLITE battery again for only $1 gazillion dollars a pop.
I would buy the topper and super glue it or attach it with cadnium or phosphate plated (what evers correct for your year) screws.
In the end your repro hoses will not have the original 1960s coolant.
Your rebuilt motor won't have the original 1960s SAE motor oil.
Your repro tires will not have the original mixture of different gases but mostly 78 percent nitrogen and 21 percent oxygen that we call AIR in them.
Guys keep smiling, drive your cars and enjoy your weekend.
When does the Battery get Judged? When it goes through Tech to get put in the right Judging Class or when it is Parked in its assigned Spot and after the Owner Details the Car for Judging? If it is after the Owner Details the Car for Judging, then why does it matter, just shine up the Dead F24/F27 Battery and swap it out at the Show? I have seen many people do that.
OK what about using an aftermarket battery when being judged to show everything works then a factory battery put in? Is that acceptable?
I buy Costco and my friend has bought Rural King batteries for our cars. A few years ago they "had" 3 group 27s in stock at RK for 70 bucks. The guy pulled down 3 pallets and couldn't find it. I think I paid 92 at Costco. My friend is still running his RK group 27 in his 70 Gt500 vert with no issues.
Quote from: kasearch@ix.netcom.com on January 26, 2025, 10:26:55 AMHas anyone had any luck with finding a classic car battery lately? Battery Central Mall was supposed to be making them, but I can't get anyone to return my calls for availability. And how good are the replacement looking AGM batteries? Or does anyone have a good suggestion as to what to do or buy? Vehicle is a 69 GT500.
Here is an earlier thread on the Battery Central Mall units:
https://www.saac.com/forum/index.php?topic=11829.0
Would love to see some updates from those end users.
Bill
Good lawd !
After seeing numerous reviews in these retro batteries, it looks like the world has a lot of masochistic people...YIKES!
the battery does not even come with the correctly painted script, you have to do it.
My Costco battery return when you want no questions asked is lookin better and better everyday. Cant wait to apply my sticker and topper kit....winner !
And now to the horror stories, the tears of shame
I really like the way that the batteries look, but they do not seem to be able to maintain longer term reliability.
I plan to continue to use the standard battery on a daily basis.
I will swap the modern battery out for the restoration battery for car shows.
A new restoration battery now takes 4-5 months to get after you order one, and at over $400 shipped, they can keep it.
They has been promising the 27's will be here any time now for the last 3 years
Nice! So pigs will fly first. I guess they have no problem taking the money and running.
Good luck... terrible Customer Service and Warranty support. I had trouble with one battery from them, AFTER I had brought four of them....NO HELP AT ALL!!!
I wouldn't buy anything from them any more!
PS : check the CCA's....not enough for a big block
BEWARE of new look a like AGM batteries
I looked them up on Google today and found stories eerily similar to mine as well.
Make sure you post this info everywhere you can to get the word out, Hopefully it will stop others from getting ripped off.
They have $390 of my money I have no battery, and they are ignoring me going on for about a month and a half now.
Highly recommended to not purchase a battery from xxx or xxx
I have still not received the battery. I have sent a couple follow up emails with no response. The last correspondence I've received was on May 18. At this point I've spent so much time on it, I almost just want to give up.
I'm glad this was brought to the attention of our group.
I bought one years ago from the previous xxx and was very satisfied.
But it looks like they've changed ownership and/or are being made somewhere else and the quality just isn't there anymore.
Was gonna buy another one but "ain't no way now".
No new updates: I have yet to receive correspondence since May 2023 when I was told I'd be receiving a battery
Quote from: tesgt350 on January 31, 2025, 08:04:05 AMWhen does the Battery get Judged? When it goes through Tech to get put in the right Judging Class or when it is Parked in its assigned Spot and after the Owner Details the Car for Judging? If it is after the Owner Details the Car for Judging, then why does it matter, just shine up the Dead F24/F27 Battery and swap it out at the Show? I have seen many people do that.
The battery typically gets judged on the show field when judging for that car begins.Many entrants switch out the battery when the car gets to its judging spot.
Quote from: gt350shelb on January 31, 2025, 06:54:29 AMagm batteries do not live long if over charged .. most new fords have agm batterys .
Use the right charger or you'll kill it.
AGM batteries have special charging needs. Some battery chargers offer an AGM or Absorbed setting to meet those special charging requirements.
An AGM-compatible battery charger sends more amps into a lead-acid battery while keeping the voltage less than 14-15 volts. AGM chargers go through the three charging phases (bulk, absorption and float) just like a regular charger. However, a regular charger could exceed 17 volts when charging a battery.
AGM batteries can absorb more current than a regular car battery, which is why they can recharge faster. It takes time to charge regular batteries. They need slow, low-amp charging to prevent overheating — and they need more volts to push through their internal resistance.
AGM batteries don't have nearly as much internal resistance, which is how they absorb 30, 40, even 50 amps at a time instead of a regular battery getting stressed out at more than 10 amps.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 31, 2025, 01:34:14 PMQuote from: tesgt350 on January 31, 2025, 08:04:05 AMWhen does the Battery get Judged? When it goes through Tech to get put in the right Judging Class or when it is Parked in its assigned Spot and after the Owner Details the Car for Judging? If it is after the Owner Details the Car for Judging, then why does it matter, just shine up the Dead F24/F27 Battery and swap it out at the Show? I have seen many people do that.
The battery typically gets judged on the show field when judging for that car begins.Many entrants switch out the battery when the car gets to its judging spot.
Thanks. That is exactly what was done with my friend's B9 at French Lick(survivor gold).
I suppose I'm the only one who thinks this topic is crazy. Please, drive them, have fun.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on January 30, 2025, 10:46:41 PMI would plan on cutting out the bottom. Don't cut from the side like you did the top but the cut the inside perimeter. That is how I do it. I turn it over and measuring the thickness I cut so as to miss the side walls and only cut into the inside perimeter. By cutting on the inside perimeter you will not lose any height. That way you have the option of ether fixing the bottom cut out with a comparable thickness material or leave it cut out. I am doubtful the cutout will remain intact to reuse once you try and separate it from the epoxy and battery.
Thanks Bob, I'll give that a shot, at this point I've got nothing to lose...
Quote from: gt350shelb on January 31, 2025, 06:54:29 AMagm batteries do not live long if over charged .. most new fords have agm batterys . they can be recovered if they are dead but it must be a long slow 1 amp charge rate . if they get hot they dry out and then are trash . if you leave them connected and the clock kills them while they sit in garage they might only recover 2 times
we have 24 f motorcraft lead acid batterys in both shelbys and one lasted over 10 years in the 65 .
Probably one reason the Autolite repop AMG battery in my 66 lasted almost 16 years. I never, ever charged it because I was concerned about the over charging issue. Just pulled the neg cable when parked and let the stock charging system take care of that when driving.
Quote from: hertzdonut on January 31, 2025, 04:23:25 PMI suppose I'm the only one who thinks this topic is crazy. Please, drive them, have fun.
I'm with you. While a Day 2 car probably still had its original battery by day 1095 it had a Sears or Pep Boys replacement.........
For anyone wanting to try to replace the inner battery in a repop Autolite case, I was able to find out the battery inside the repop 24F shown in my reply# 18 photo is an Odyssey ODS-AGM28. I assume it would fit in a 27F case as well?
I did this with my crappy Autolite reproduction a couple years ago. Lithium was subsequently recalled due to issue with the internal circuitry so I just put in the largest 12V AGM battery that would go inside the Autolite housing I could buy at Walmart.
https://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=91336.msg598377#msg598377
Quote from: Hopey on February 04, 2025, 08:38:11 PMI did this with my crappy Autolite reproduction a couple years ago. Lithium was subsequently recalled due to issue with the internal circuitry so I just put in the largest 12V AGM battery that would go inside the Autolite housing I could buy at Walmart.
https://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=91336.msg598377#msg598377
Good info. Would you have a link on the battery you used?
Quote from: s2ms on February 04, 2025, 03:09:39 PMFor anyone wanting to try to replace the inner battery in a repop Autolite case, I was able to find out the battery inside the repop 24F shown in my reply# 18 photo is an Odyssey ODS-AGM28. I assume it would fit in a 27F case as well?
Dave, my post is meant to be helpful . You may want to double check your source for what fits inside the repro battery. When I check the specifications for the Odyssey ODS-AGM28 it comes back with 11 X 10 X 8 dimensions. If that is true then it will not come even close to fitting in the group 24 or even the group 27 case. https://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Battery-ODS-AGM28-Extreme-AGM/dp/B091G89PJQ/ref=sr_1 Even though the picture looks like it will not fit if you go down and click on to the "See more product details" it gives the dimensions .
Quote from: Bob Gaines on February 04, 2025, 10:38:27 PMDave, my post is meant to be helpful . You may want to double check your source for what fits inside the repro battery. When I check the specifications for the Odyssey ODS-AGM28 it comes back with 11 X 10 X 8 dimensions. If that is true then it will not come even close to fitting in the group 24 or even the group 27 case. https://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Battery-ODS-AGM28-Extreme-AGM/dp/B091G89PJQ/ref=sr_1 Even though the picture looks like it will not fit if you go down and click on to the "See more product details" it gives the dimensions .
Bob, interesting. I got my info directly from Odyssey tech support after giving them the dimensions of the battery in my repop Autolite 24F and sending the same photo in reply# 18. They said it matched their ODS-AGM28, info I gave them was 7 x 6.5 x 5, the info on their website matches those dimensions, 6.9 x 6.6 x 5. https://www.odysseybattery.com/products/ods-agm28-battery-pc925l/ (https://www.odysseybattery.com/products/ods-agm28-battery-pc925l/). I'm guessing the Amazon info is wrong?
Quote from: s2ms on February 05, 2025, 01:40:28 AMQuote from: Bob Gaines on February 04, 2025, 10:38:27 PMDave, my post is meant to be helpful . You may want to double check your source for what fits inside the repro battery. When I check the specifications for the Odyssey ODS-AGM28 it comes back with 11 X 10 X 8 dimensions. If that is true then it will not come even close to fitting in the group 24 or even the group 27 case. https://www.amazon.com/Odyssey-Battery-ODS-AGM28-Extreme-AGM/dp/B091G89PJQ/ref=sr_1 Even though the picture looks like it will not fit if you go down and click on to the "See more product details" it gives the dimensions .
Bob, interesting. I got my info directly from Odyssey tech support after giving them the dimensions of the battery in my repop Autolite 24F and sending the same photo in reply# 18. They said it matched their ODS-AGM28, info I gave them was 7 x 6.5 x 5, the info on their website matches those dimensions, 6.9 x 6.6 x 5. https://www.odysseybattery.com/products/ods-agm28-battery-pc925l/ (https://www.odysseybattery.com/products/ods-agm28-battery-pc925l/). I'm guessing the Amazon info is wrong?
I am skeptical to say the least. Certainly one of them is wrong. I could have said nothing but I didn't want one of our forum members ordering a expensive battery that they could not use on my conscience if I didn't speak up. I do need to buy something that fits . Please let us know after you buy that one that it fits.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on February 05, 2025, 10:47:57 AMI am skeptical to say the least. Certainly one of them is wrong. I could have said nothing but I didn't want one of our forum members ordering a expensive battery that they could not use on my conscience if I didn't speak up. I do need to buy something that fits . Please let us know after you buy that one that it fits.
Actually I gave up on it this time. The inner battery was encased on the bottom in one inch of rock solid epoxy, also one side. Trying to get it out would have completely destroyed the case IMO. Still interested if the ODS-AGM28 fits though, if I can find one locally I'll measure and report back. The O'Reilly's website does show the same dimensions as Odyssey...https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/extreme/battery---accessories/batteries/31624da3221a/odyssey-extreme-battery/ody1/odsagm28 (https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/extreme/battery---accessories/batteries/31624da3221a/odyssey-extreme-battery/ody1/odsagm28).
An ODYSSEY PCM680 fits. I cut up a re-pop AUTOLITE 24F from the bottom and gutted it. (Gee, that was fun!)
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 05, 2025, 02:33:25 PMAn ODYSSEY PCM680 fits. I cut up a re-pop AUTOLITE 24F from the bottom and gutted it. (Gee, that was fun!)
When I go to the Odyssey website and put PCM680 it comes back with no results. Maybe that number is a old obsolete number because none on the website start with a OP, another MFG or a typo.
Quote from: BryanT on February 04, 2025, 09:38:30 PMQuote from: Hopey on February 04, 2025, 08:38:11 PMI did this with my crappy Autolite reproduction a couple years ago. Lithium was subsequently recalled due to issue with the internal circuitry so I just put in the largest 12V AGM battery that would go inside the Autolite housing I could buy at Walmart.
https://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=91336.msg598377#msg598377
Good info. Would you have a link on the battery you used?
I forget exactly but it was an Everstart Powersport AGM motorcycle/ATV battery,right at 400cca, approx 6.5"x5"x7"
Bob, plug in Odyssey PC680 on eBay. Bunch of listings. There are variations: C680, PCM680, PCMT680, etc.
On Odyssey website: https://www.odysseybattery.com/products/ods-agm16l-battery-pc680/
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 05, 2025, 09:38:36 PMBob, plug in Odyssey PC680 on eBay. Bunch of listings. There are variations: C680, PCM680, PCMT680, etc.
On Odyssey website: https://www.odysseybattery.com/products/ods-agm16l-battery-pc680/
I see it .Thanks.
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 05, 2025, 09:38:36 PMBob, plug in Odyssey PC680 on eBay. Bunch of listings. There are variations: C680, PCM680, PCMT680, etc.
On Odyssey website: https://www.odysseybattery.com/products/ods-agm16l-battery-pc680/
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 05, 2025, 09:38:36 PMBob, plug in Odyssey PC680 on eBay. Bunch of listings. There are variations: C680, PCM680, PCMT680, etc.
On Odyssey website: https://www.odysseybattery.com/products/ods-agm16l-battery-pc680/
How well did it crank your smallblock? Did it seem like it turned it over well or just enough to start it?
It'll do o.k. but, for multiple starts (say having to move 3 or 4 times in a short period of time), I'd have a jump box along. If, on a long ride, it will have time for the alternator to recharge to a sufficient level.
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 06, 2025, 08:04:54 AMIt'll do o.k. but, for multiple starts (say having to move 3 or 4 times in a short period of time), I'd have a jump box along. If, on a long ride, it will have time for the alternator to recharge to a sufficient level.
I do appreciate the insight . That is significantly lower in price but seemed to be also significantly lower in capacity compared to the higher capacity Odyssey ODS-AGM28 that we discussed previously is why I wondered. It sounds like the ODS-AGM16L (PC680) would be better then the lawn mower batteries I have used in the past however. It is on my to do list to track down the Odyssey ODS-AGM28 battery to confirm that it will fit inside the Autolite shell and will report back so others can benefit.
Don't laugh at the PC680. It looks small but packs a pretty good punch for its size. I use one in my track car and it's never failed me over years of three day week-end events. Not only that, if left on the shelf, it holds its charge for up to two years. In addition, it saves me well over 15 lb. vs. the stock battery. I just remembered that I used one in my '95 Cobra R and it was more reliable than the car (but that's another story).
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 06, 2025, 08:56:16 PMDon't laugh at the PC680. It looks small but packs a pretty good punch for its size. I use one in my track car and it's never failed me over years of three day week-end events. Not only that, if left on the shelf, it holds its charge for up to two years. In addition, it saves me well over 15 lb. vs. the stock battery. I just remembered that I used one in my '95 Cobra R and it was more reliable than the car (but that's another story).
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 06, 2025, 08:04:54 AMIt'll do o.k. but, for multiple starts (say having to move 3 or 4 times in a short period of time), I'd have a jump box along. If, on a long ride, it will have time for the alternator to recharge to a sufficient level.
Kinda confused,
It looks small but packs a pretty good punch for its size. I use one in my track car and it's never failed me over years of three day week-end events.
Or
It'll do o.k. but, for multiple starts (say having to move 3 or 4 times in a short period of time), I'd have a jump box along
I've been at Mustang shows where the organizers had me move my car 3 or 4 times before they made up their minds. My cautionary comment about using the PC680 is not really about the actual battery itself but the way you have to incorporate it into the shell of the repo AUTOLITE. It requires using terminals and wires, drilling and tapping the undersides of the lead posts. This adds resistance to the equation. If it were simply a matter of using the PC680 by itself and connecting it to the + and - leads of the car, I would have no concerns. Just having a powerpack along makes good sense. As for using the PC680 in my track cars, even the 351 in the Cobra R, it fired it up even in below freezing temps. While on track, at high rpm, it had ample opportunity to recharge.
While we're on the subject of batteries, although not "concours", I was at WalMart and saw that they now have EVERSTART Group 24F lead-acid WITH the old end mounts we need! They stock a one year warranty for $69.95 and a two year warranty for $109.95.
Quote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 16, 2025, 03:05:56 PMWhile we're on the subject of batteries, although not "concours", I was at WalMart and saw that they now have EVERSTART Group 24F lead-acid WITH the old end mounts we need! They stock a one year warranty for $69.95 and a two year warranty for $109.95.
Sign me up I'll take that $69.95 battery plus one of those $20 autolite dress up kits and it's off to the races baby
Done deal
Quote from: FL SAAC on February 16, 2025, 05:03:27 PMQuote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 16, 2025, 03:05:56 PMWhile we're on the subject of batteries, although not "concours", I was at WalMart and saw that they now have EVERSTART Group 24F lead-acid WITH the old end mounts we need! They stock a one year warranty for $69.95 and a two year warranty for $109.95.
Sign me up I'll take that $69.95 battery plus one of those $20 autolite dress up kits and it's off to the races baby
Done deal
If I'm reading Bob and Ed's posts above, that is the wrong battery look for concourse, the caps should be red, the rest should be black
Quote from: Bill on February 16, 2025, 05:15:01 PMQuote from: FL SAAC on February 16, 2025, 05:03:27 PMQuote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 16, 2025, 03:05:56 PMWhile we're on the subject of batteries, although not "concours", I was at WalMart and saw that they now have EVERSTART Group 24F lead-acid WITH the old end mounts we need! They stock a one year warranty for $69.95 and a two year warranty for $109.95.
Sign me up I'll take that $69.95 battery plus one of those $20 autolite dress up kits and it's off to the races baby
Done deal
If I'm reading Bob and Ed's posts above, that is the wrong battery look for concourse, the caps should be red, the rest should be black
Quote from: Bill on February 16, 2025, 05:15:01 PMQuote from: FL SAAC on February 16, 2025, 05:03:27 PMQuote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 16, 2025, 03:05:56 PMWhile we're on the subject of batteries, although not "concours", I was at WalMart and saw that they now have EVERSTART Group 24F lead-acid WITH the old end mounts we need! They stock a one year warranty for $69.95 and a two year warranty for $109.95.
Sign me up I'll take that $69.95 battery plus one of those $20 autolite dress up kits and it's off to the races baby
Done deal
If I'm reading Bob and Ed's posts above, that is the wrong battery look for concourse, the caps should be red, the rest should be black
Quote from: Bill on February 16, 2025, 05:15:01 PMQuote from: FL SAAC on February 16, 2025, 05:03:27 PMQuote from: NC TRACKRAT on February 16, 2025, 03:05:56 PMWhile we're on the subject of batteries, although not "concours", I was at WalMart and saw that they now have EVERSTART Group 24F lead-acid WITH the old end mounts we need! They stock a one year warranty for $69.95 and a two year warranty for $109.95.
Sign me up I'll take that $69.95 battery plus one of those $20 autolite dress up kits and it's off to the races baby
Done deal
If I'm reading Bob and Ed's posts above, that is the wrong battery look for concourse, the caps should be red, the rest should be black
Yes it would not pass in concours. Not even close for a concours venue. It may fill the bill for the local car show or cruise night however.
Have a original 27f unifill autolite batery
Quote from: shlb69 on February 16, 2025, 11:16:12 PMHave a original 27f unifill autolite batery
Won't be correct for a GT350, sorry
Quote from: shlb69 on February 16, 2025, 11:16:12 PMHave a original 27f unifill autolite batery
The Unifill battery would not be a factory correct replacement for any year Shelby or Boss. It was a over the counter high performance alternative. However it is a very interesting piece of Ford history.
Have a al24 f nos