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Brewsterbuff · 07-29-2016, 12:34 PM

Does anybody know if there is a major battery company that makes a low-profile battery to fit the 1936 Ford? I don't really need an original Ford repro style, just one that fits in the original battery area. Thanks, Don

JM 35 Sedan · 07-29-2016, 02:38 PM

There have been many posts on this subject. A quick search should provide a lot of info on this. There is a conventional 6V low profile battery available for VW's, but you take a hit on CCA rating. Optima 6V Red Top is another choice. I went with the Optima in my 35. Made a bolt in mount that requires no modifications to stock battery box.Could change back to stock type battery and mount in 10 minutes if desired. Another option is to use a 2HF higher profile, conventional type battery, and a special raised cover made and sold by Larry Cossar(sp?).

Brewsterbuff · 08-01-2016, 09:47 PM

Can anybody supply an email for Larry Cossar, in New England?

JM 35 Sedan · 08-01-2016, 10:56 PM

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Yes. If you send me a pm or email I can send you his contact info. It has also been posted here by Larry in previous posts on batteries.

07-29-2016, 12:34 PM	#1
Brewsterbuff Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: PA Posts: 163	Battery for 1936 Ford Does anybody know if there is a major battery company that makes a low-profile battery to fit the 1936 Ford? I don't really need an original Ford repro style, just one that fits in the original battery area. Thanks, Don

07-29-2016, 02:38 PM	#2
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Battery for 1936 Ford There have been many posts on this subject. A quick search should provide a lot of info on this. There is a conventional 6V low profile battery available for VW's, but you take a hit on CCA rating. Optima 6V Red Top is another choice. I went with the Optima in my 35. Made a bolt in mount that requires no modifications to stock battery box.Could change back to stock type battery and mount in 10 minutes if desired. Another option is to use a 2HF higher profile, conventional type battery, and a special raised cover made and sold by Larry Cossar(sp?). __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

08-01-2016, 09:47 PM	#3
Brewsterbuff Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: PA Posts: 163	Re: Battery for 1936 Ford Can anybody supply an email for Larry Cossar, in New England?

08-01-2016, 10:56 PM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Battery for 1936 Ford Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes. If you send me a pm or email I can send you his contact info. It has also been posted here by Larry in previous posts on batteries. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*