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Colonel · 09-23-2019, 07:07 PM

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

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

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

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

ModelAMike1930 · 09-24-2019, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacksonlll

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.

Kurt in NJ · 09-24-2019, 10:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacksonlll

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, 08:55 AM

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

Do you mean something like this?

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

DannL · 09-24-2019, 11:41 AM

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

hueyhoolihan · 06-08-2025, 10:28 AM

i'm using a bungee...like those golf pants with spandex around the waist. tight enough to do the job, but gives you a little wiggle room too.

stevemclark · 06-08-2025, 05:29 PM

This is it.https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A5166OP.html

German guy · 06-09-2025, 12:34 AM

I have found that my 'A' demands far more frequent access to the battery than any other car I have had. Given that the battery is next to invisible in its original location I simply fabricated a piece of aluminum to act as a securing clamp to press the Optima toward the inboard side of the existing battery bracket. It allowed me to center it on the access panel and makes access to the pole clamps easier.

09-23-2019, 07:07 PM	#1
Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 257	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.

09-23-2019, 08:01 PM	#2
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	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.

09-23-2019, 09:24 PM	#3
ModelAMike1930 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 384	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.

09-24-2019, 05:58 AM	#4
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case Why spend that much for just a battery. Optima sure has good marketing.

09-24-2019, 08:55 AM	#7
DannL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 184	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.

09-24-2019, 09:38 AM	#8
Badpuppy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Guthrie, OK Posts: 1,247	Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case Do you mean something like this? https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...script+battery

09-24-2019, 11:41 AM	#9
DannL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 184	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

06-08-2025, 10:28 AM	#10
hueyhoolihan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: central coast california Posts: 255	Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case i'm using a bungee...like those golf pants with spandex around the waist. tight enough to do the job, but gives you a little wiggle room too.

06-08-2025, 05:29 PM	#11
stevemclark Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Central Shenandoah Valley,Waynesboro,Va. Posts: 143	Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case This is it.https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A5166OP.html __________________ It's not the destination ,it's the journey .

06-09-2025, 12:34 AM	#12
German guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: German/French border Posts: 104	Re: Install Optima Battery in Ford case I have found that my 'A' demands far more frequent access to the battery than any other car I have had. Given that the battery is next to invisible in its original location I simply fabricated a piece of aluminum to act as a securing clamp to press the Optima toward the inboard side of the existing battery bracket. It allowed me to center it on the access panel and makes access to the pole clamps easier.