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Kevin in NZ · 01-24-2021, 11:48 PM

Has anyone managed to fit a modern hi-capacity small 6v battery into the Script battery original case and using the original top covering the conversion so everything looks original. I have heard rumours that it is possible but nothing specific.

Rochesterguy · 01-31-2021, 08:26 PM

It can be done. I have a 33 Victoria with one in it. The top comes off and the modern battery sets down inside. I bought the car with it already installed.

TerryO · 01-31-2021, 08:53 PM

I have seen an article on how to modify a group 24 battery to hide an AGM battery inside. I can't locate the article now but the battery posts were drilled and tapped to accept a bolt using short cables from the new battery. The old case was drained and the bottom cut out and gutted (safety first). If I can find the article later I will post a link.

TOB

Kevin in NZ · 01-31-2021, 11:16 PM

Thank you for your reply, If you can find it or remember where you read it I would love to find out how to do it.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-01-2021, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin in NZ

Thank you for your reply, If you can find it or remember where you read it I would love to find out how to do it.

Why retrofit the Script battery with another battery? Just rebuild your Script battery. If you need a little "inspiration", watch this video linked below and you will understand the basics!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEvPjOKkPyE

TerryO · 02-01-2021, 09:13 AM

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Hey, that looks so simple I think I'll set up a shop like that...

TOB

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-01-2021, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TerryO

Hey, that looks so simple I think I'll set up a shop like that...

TOB

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shew01 · 02-01-2021, 05:18 PM

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Wow. Just wow....

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TerryO · 02-01-2021, 08:52 PM

I still haven't found the thread with instructions but here are a couple of pictures...

Kevin in NZ · 02-05-2021, 08:29 PM

Thank you for that, much appreciated.

Vic in E-TN · 02-06-2021, 03:06 PM

Very interesting video posted by Brent Terry about re-manufacturing batteries. This is my experience from the early 60's at National Lead Company in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. I was working in the paint production department. They had a "Battery Breaker" that they activated after dark. It was a 100 ft plus tall escalator that they loaded with batteries a few at a time at the bottom and they dropped off the top. The cases broke open and the acid spilled out on the ground. Ultimately it flowed out to the local water (Kill Van Kull I think) and ultimately into the Hudson River. The rubber and plastic cases were loaded up by bucket equipment and taken to a building where they were smelted and the lead recovered. This was done only at night. The fumes were incredible and mostly the wind blew them over Staten Island. This plant was located next to the Hess Oil Refinery. This was my first experience with industrial pollution at this scale. I did not last long at National Lead. They made "Dutch Boy" Paint which by the way was rated tops by Consumer Reports.

Brendan · 02-07-2021, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TerryO

Hey, that looks so simple I think I'll set up a shop like that...

TOB

Hell! just do it in your driveway! your neighbors will love you

TerryO · 02-07-2021, 11:35 AM

No neighbors...

TOB

Mad Mac · 02-07-2021, 03:02 PM

Hey Kevin,
Where do you find good 6-volt Model A batteries in NZ? I can only find deep-cycle batteries (Repco).

01-24-2021, 11:48 PM	#1
Kevin in NZ Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 9	Ford Script Battery Has anyone managed to fit a modern hi-capacity small 6v battery into the Script battery original case and using the original top covering the conversion so everything looks original. I have heard rumours that it is possible but nothing specific.

01-31-2021, 08:26 PM	#2
Rochesterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Rochester NH Posts: 287	Re: Ford Script Battery It can be done. I have a 33 Victoria with one in it. The top comes off and the modern battery sets down inside. I bought the car with it already installed.

01-31-2021, 08:53 PM	#3
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 574	Re: Ford Script Battery I have seen an article on how to modify a group 24 battery to hide an AGM battery inside. I can't locate the article now but the battery posts were drilled and tapped to accept a bolt using short cables from the new battery. The old case was drained and the bottom cut out and gutted (safety first). If I can find the article later I will post a link. TOB

01-31-2021, 11:16 PM	#4
Kevin in NZ Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 9	Re: Ford Script Battery Thank you for your reply, If you can find it or remember where you read it I would love to find out how to do it.

02-01-2021, 09:13 AM	#6
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 574	Re: Ford Script Battery Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey, that looks so simple I think I'll set up a shop like that... TOB

02-05-2021, 08:29 PM	#10
Kevin in NZ Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 9	Re: Ford Script Battery Thank you for that, much appreciated.

02-06-2021, 03:06 PM	#11
Vic in E-TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 531	Re: Ford Script Battery Very interesting video posted by Brent Terry about re-manufacturing batteries. This is my experience from the early 60's at National Lead Company in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. I was working in the paint production department. They had a "Battery Breaker" that they activated after dark. It was a 100 ft plus tall escalator that they loaded with batteries a few at a time at the bottom and they dropped off the top. The cases broke open and the acid spilled out on the ground. Ultimately it flowed out to the local water (Kill Van Kull I think) and ultimately into the Hudson River. The rubber and plastic cases were loaded up by bucket equipment and taken to a building where they were smelted and the lead recovered. This was done only at night. The fumes were incredible and mostly the wind blew them over Staten Island. This plant was located next to the Hess Oil Refinery. This was my first experience with industrial pollution at this scale. I did not last long at National Lead. They made "Dutch Boy" Paint which by the way was rated tops by Consumer Reports.

02-07-2021, 11:35 AM	#13
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 574	Re: Ford Script Battery No neighbors... TOB

02-07-2021, 03:02 PM	#14
Mad Mac Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Zealand Posts: 412	Re: Ford Script Battery Hey Kevin, Where do you find good 6-volt Model A batteries in NZ? I can only find deep-cycle batteries (Repco).