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Colonel

09-23-2019 07:07 PM

Install Optima Battery in Ford case

Who installs Optima batteries in Ford script reproduction cases? I have read a lot about this on Fordbarn and its time I give this a try. All help appreciated.

jw hash

09-23-2019 08:01 PM

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case

you can install a 6V Optima in a Ford V8 case. they are 1" longer than a Model A case.

I did try to figure out a way of doing just that. but failed. it would pretty neat if someone comes up with a way.

ModelAMike1930

09-23-2019 09:24 PM

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case

I made my own battery tie down out of aluminum stock . I put the battery on an angle connected it to the hold down screws also used the model a square hold down . Works great.

Jacksonlll

09-24-2019 05:58 AM

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case

Why spend that much for just a battery. Optima sure has good marketing.

ModelAMike1930

09-24-2019 06:45 AM

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacksonlll (Post 1802466)

Why spend that much for just a battery. Optima sure has good marketing.

I got mine from Pepboys it was on sale and the price was the same as a regular battery.

DannL

09-24-2019 08:55 AM

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case

Mine is set in the tray at an angle, corner to corner, and locked in place with a frame on top.

Badpuppy

09-24-2019 09:38 AM

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case

Do you mean something like this?

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...script+battery

Kurt in NJ

09-24-2019 10:03 AM

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacksonlll (Post 1802466)

Why spend that much for just a battery. Optima sure has good marketing.

I usually got 7-9 years out of regular batteries, got 16 out of optima in the A, have another got in trash 8 years ago that is still starting a modern car ---

I have a gutted script case, the fit would be very tight, have to take a lot of structure out

DannL

09-24-2019 11:41 AM

Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case

When I threw in my two cents I should have said . . "If we are refering to the optima three cell 6 volt battery . . ."

https://www.amazon.com/Optima-Batter...30807079&psc=1

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