The Ford Barn

32Bee · 08-25-2022, 05:31 AM

What battery product is being used in your 35 and 36 Ford vehicles if you are
not using an Optima product? I ask because I'm not aware of any battery that
is short enough in height so the posts don't protrude above the floor. As I'm
not having any luck buying a new 6 volt Optima I'm wondering what other
option I may have for my 35 and 36 cars?

John Gibson · 08-25-2022, 08:28 AM

I am using an Optima in my 36. I fabricated a gizmo that drops the Optima down below the regular battery holder so the top of the Optima is at the correct height! Works just fine. Larry Cossar in New Hampshire did some raised battery covers that does about the same thing.
John

uncle buck · 08-25-2022, 08:29 AM

I have used an early group 19L Volkswagon battery before switching to an Optima. NAPA shows it replaced by a #7217L (7.5" tall) which is available from their Delaware and Washington DC distribution centers.

Newc · 08-25-2022, 09:14 PM

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08-25-2022, 05:31 AM	#1
32Bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stratham, NH Posts: 236	35/36 Ford Battery Size What battery product is being used in your 35 and 36 Ford vehicles if you are not using an Optima product? I ask because I'm not aware of any battery that is short enough in height so the posts don't protrude above the floor. As I'm not having any luck buying a new 6 volt Optima I'm wondering what other option I may have for my 35 and 36 cars?

08-25-2022, 08:28 AM	#2
John Gibson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Coastal Georgia Posts: 134	Re: 35/36 Ford Battery Size I am using an Optima in my 36. I fabricated a gizmo that drops the Optima down below the regular battery holder so the top of the Optima is at the correct height! Works just fine. Larry Cossar in New Hampshire did some raised battery covers that does about the same thing. John

08-25-2022, 08:29 AM	#3
uncle buck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Snohomish,WA Posts: 1,040	Re: 35/36 Ford Battery Size I have used an early group 19L Volkswagon battery before switching to an Optima. NAPA shows it replaced by a #7217L (7.5" tall) which is available from their Delaware and Washington DC distribution centers.

08-25-2022, 09:14 PM	#4
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,530	Re: 35/36 Ford Battery Size Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Remember the 'Optima' can be used laying down! Newc