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modelamodela · 11-06-2014, 09:41 AM

Has anyone used the Optima battery hold down bracket that Mike's Affordable Model A Parts offers? Is it compatible with the stock cables?

1931 flamingo · 11-06-2014, 07:14 PM

Is not the optima 12V??
Paul in CT

Boston Bruce · 11-06-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

Is not the optima 12V??
Paul in CT

They make a 6 volt battery also.

six volt Optima

msmaron · 11-06-2014, 07:36 PM

yup, fits, and works great!

CWPASADENA · 11-06-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by msmaron

yup, fits, and works great!

Same with me.

C26Pinelake · 11-06-2014, 08:33 PM

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I am also impressed. Not original Henry but a great battery.
Wayne

Tim B. · 11-07-2014, 08:51 AM

Nice hold down. Works great

Dick So. Cal. · 11-07-2014, 11:28 AM

I have an Optima battery in my Cabriolet with the hold-down clamp we're talking about. My only comment is that the clamp is wimpy. It works, but you can't put much tension on the bolts.
Dick

Marcus · 11-07-2014, 11:40 AM

ModelaModela: I have three of the hold-down brackets (2 "A" and one Flathead V8): they are well made, fit the Optima perfectly (although I modified the V8 so that the Optima mounts sideways in the base holder). I have had no problems or issues in the three/four years they have been installed.

11-06-2014, 09:41 AM	#1
modelamodela Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 76	Optima battery hold down bracket Has anyone used the Optima battery hold down bracket that Mike's Affordable Model A Parts offers? Is it compatible with the stock cables?

11-06-2014, 07:14 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Optima battery hold down bracket Is not the optima 12V?? Paul in CT

11-06-2014, 07:36 PM	#4
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,604	Re: Optima battery hold down bracket yup, fits, and works great! __________________ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

11-06-2014, 08:33 PM	#6
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Optima battery hold down bracket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I am also impressed. Not original Henry but a great battery. Wayne

11-07-2014, 08:51 AM	#7
Tim B. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 162	Re: Optima battery hold down bracket Nice hold down. Works great

11-07-2014, 11:28 AM	#8
Dick So. Cal. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Segundo CA Posts: 181	Re: Optima battery hold down bracket I have an Optima battery in my Cabriolet with the hold-down clamp we're talking about. My only comment is that the clamp is wimpy. It works, but you can't put much tension on the bolts. Dick

11-07-2014, 11:40 AM	#9
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 609	Re: Optima battery hold down bracket ModelaModela: I have three of the hold-down brackets (2 "A" and one Flathead V8): they are well made, fit the Optima perfectly (although I modified the V8 so that the Optima mounts sideways in the base holder). I have had no problems or issues in the three/four years they have been installed. __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS