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fordman · 03-20-2016, 10:28 PM

recommendations??

Ol' Ron · 03-20-2016, 10:45 PM

I get all my batteries from a junk yard. Usually 10-20 bucks. The one I have now has been in use for 3 years, so far.

fordor41 · 03-20-2016, 10:46 PM

I've had good and bad luck with diehard and interstate. Actually the longest battery I've had lately is Autozone yellow top but if you have a bad one Autozone can be "tricky" with the warranty. I had one go bad years ago and they wanted to deduct warranty left from old battery off new battery warranty. I had to pay full price (no adjustment) to get full warranty

FLA48 · 03-23-2016, 09:46 PM

I have had my best luck with Interstate.

Drbrown · 03-23-2016, 10:34 PM

An exception to my overall experience is my 2003 VW whose original battery is 13 years old and still going as we are entering spring here. This winter it was starting the engine at zero degrees. I believe the difference may be that I drive it at least every 2 or 3 days around the city on errands for an hour so. I also keep the engine tuned and it starts at the first rotation.

Regarding so-called non-new batteries, friend at local Advanced Auto store took me in parts room and showed me a line-up of new-looking 3 year batteries. He said that because they didn't sell within 18 months on display (and trickle charger), they have to sell them at $50 or less with no core charge or $5 state recycling fee, and they still honor the specified 100% replacement warranty from date of purchase. Not a bad deal on the cheap.

mfagan · 03-23-2016, 11:06 PM

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I use optima red tops on all my cars, and a blue top in trailer to run the winch.

I've had great service from these batteries!

Lawson Cox · 03-24-2016, 01:40 AM

X2 on the Optima Red Top.

billwill · 03-24-2016, 03:44 AM

Interstates are made in China a year old when you BUY it

Bored&Stroked · 03-24-2016, 08:32 AM

I've been using a Duracell 6V from 'Batteries+' - have had it in the car since the spring of 2014. I keep a battery minder on it (which is a good idea). Even with a high-compression engine, always starts the car over really nicely. They have a few different models - I think mine cost about $80. Also, it fits my 1932 battery carrier just perfectly (maybe a bit taller than an original).

Item: SLI1
Cold Cranking Amps: 640
Length: 9 in
Width: 6.8125 in
Height: 8.625 in

03-20-2016, 10:28 PM	#1
fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Levelland, Tx Posts: 418	best battery brand ?? '40 coupe recommendations??

03-20-2016, 10:45 PM	#2
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,855	Re: best battery brand ?? '40 coupe I get all my batteries from a junk yard. Usually 10-20 bucks. The one I have now has been in use for 3 years, so far.

03-20-2016, 10:46 PM	#3
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,516	Re: best battery brand ?? '40 coupe I've had good and bad luck with diehard and interstate. Actually the longest battery I've had lately is Autozone yellow top but if you have a bad one Autozone can be "tricky" with the warranty. I had one go bad years ago and they wanted to deduct warranty left from old battery off new battery warranty. I had to pay full price (no adjustment) to get full warranty

03-23-2016, 09:46 PM	#4
FLA48 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Conroe TX Posts: 170	Re: best battery brand ?? '40 coupe I have had my best luck with Interstate.

03-23-2016, 10:34 PM	#5
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,267	Re: best battery brand ?? '40 coupe An exception to my overall experience is my 2003 VW whose original battery is 13 years old and still going as we are entering spring here. This winter it was starting the engine at zero degrees. I believe the difference may be that I drive it at least every 2 or 3 days around the city on errands for an hour so. I also keep the engine tuned and it starts at the first rotation. Regarding so-called non-new batteries, friend at local Advanced Auto store took me in parts room and showed me a line-up of new-looking 3 year batteries. He said that because they didn't sell within 18 months on display (and trickle charger), they have to sell them at $50 or less with no core charge or $5 state recycling fee, and they still honor the specified 100% replacement warranty from date of purchase. Not a bad deal on the cheap. Last edited by Drbrown; 03-23-2016 at 11:08 PM.

03-23-2016, 11:06 PM	#6
mfagan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaufman, TX Posts: 822	Re: best battery brand ?? '40 coupe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I use optima red tops on all my cars, and a blue top in trailer to run the winch. I've had great service from these batteries!

03-24-2016, 01:40 AM	#7
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: best battery brand ?? '40 coupe X2 on the Optima Red Top. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

03-24-2016, 03:44 AM	#8
billwill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: capemaynewjersey Posts: 653	Re: best battery brand ?? '40 coupe Interstates are made in China a year old when you BUY it

03-24-2016, 08:32 AM	#9
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	Re: best battery brand ?? '40 coupe I've been using a Duracell 6V from 'Batteries+' - have had it in the car since the spring of 2014. I keep a battery minder on it (which is a good idea). Even with a high-compression engine, always starts the car over really nicely. They have a few different models - I think mine cost about $80. Also, it fits my 1932 battery carrier just perfectly (maybe a bit taller than an original). Item: SLI1 Cold Cranking Amps: 640 Length: 9 in Width: 6.8125 in Height: 8.625 in Last edited by Bored&Stroked; 03-24-2016 at 08:41 AM.

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