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green50 · 05-12-2014, 09:58 AM

I'm considering an Optima RedTop 6-Volt Battery # 9010-044. Will this work for my stock V-8 1950 Ford Custom? Anyone using them? Thanks

V8 Bob · 05-12-2014, 10:13 AM

No reason it would not work. I'm on my second one in my '51. The first lasted 10 years.

tubman · 05-12-2014, 10:31 AM

I have had one in my '51 for at least the last 10 years. It has always worked well for me. It went dead once over the winter, but I was able to bring it all the way back because I have a variable DC power supply. If they are down far enough, a regular charger won't bring them back. All this being said however, there were a couple of threads on the H.A.M.B. (there's that word again) about how quality control has gone to hell since they moved their manufacturing to Mexico. Also, it seems the warranties are not worth the paper they're written on. When I need a new battery, I will very carefully check the Optima's warranty, and if it's not robust enough, I will most likely buy a group 2 from Fleet Farm for about 1/2 the price. (The FF battery has 725 CCA vs. my Optima's 800).

FL&WVMIKE · 05-12-2014, 10:44 AM

I have two cars with Optima batteries for the last nine years - No problems. They are still performing, as if they were still new.
MIKE (mikeburch)

rheltzel · 05-12-2014, 11:02 AM

I have one in my '35. Had to modify the battery box (Optima 6V is taller than the original size battery), but otherwise, no problems. Seems to hold a charge very well, even with old generator cut out system.

B-O-B · 05-12-2014, 11:49 AM

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ford38v8 · 05-12-2014, 02:56 PM

Get your Optima from Amazon. Best price and free shipping.

green50 · 05-12-2014, 05:12 PM

Thanks to everyone for your replies!

V8 Bob · 05-12-2014, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ford38v8

Get your Optima from Amazon. Best price and free shipping.

My last one came from Amazon. The price was very good, along with free shipping, but..... the battery was shipped poorly repackaged instead of in Optima factory packaging, and pure luck it wasn't damaged.
I contacted Amazon and made them aware of the poor packaging. Not sure I'd buy another battery from them. JFYI

green50 · 05-12-2014, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8 Bob

My last one came from Amazon. The price was very good, along with free shipping, but..... the battery was shipped poorly repackaged instead of in Optima factory packaging, and pure luck it wasn't damaged.
I contacted Amazon and made them aware of the poor packaging. Not sure I'd buy another battery from them. JFYI

Thanks for the heads up!

05-12-2014, 09:58 AM	#1
green50 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Georgia Posts: 392	What Battery? I'm considering an Optima RedTop 6-Volt Battery # 9010-044. Will this work for my stock V-8 1950 Ford Custom? Anyone using them? Thanks __________________ Gene

05-12-2014, 10:13 AM	#2
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: What Battery? No reason it would not work. I'm on my second one in my '51. The first lasted 10 years.

05-12-2014, 10:31 AM	#3
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: What Battery? I have had one in my '51 for at least the last 10 years. It has always worked well for me. It went dead once over the winter, but I was able to bring it all the way back because I have a variable DC power supply. If they are down far enough, a regular charger won't bring them back. All this being said however, there were a couple of threads on the H.A.M.B. (there's that word again) about how quality control has gone to hell since they moved their manufacturing to Mexico. Also, it seems the warranties are not worth the paper they're written on. When I need a new battery, I will very carefully check the Optima's warranty, and if it's not robust enough, I will most likely buy a group 2 from Fleet Farm for about 1/2 the price. (The FF battery has 725 CCA vs. my Optima's 800).

05-12-2014, 10:44 AM	#4
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: What Battery? I have two cars with Optima batteries for the last nine years - No problems. They are still performing, as if they were still new. MIKE (mikeburch)

05-12-2014, 11:02 AM	#5
rheltzel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Re: What Battery? I have one in my '35. Had to modify the battery box (Optima 6V is taller than the original size battery), but otherwise, no problems. Seems to hold a charge very well, even with old generator cut out system.

05-12-2014, 11:49 AM	#6
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: What Battery? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Put this one from amazon in the 34 roadster & mounted it behind the passenger seat in a marine battery box(9.00) from wally world & bought 00 welding leads & lugs for the ends & shrink tube. Good location & prices. Optima Batteries 8010-044-FFP RedTop 6V Starting Battery by Optima 74 customer reviews \| 3 answered questions Price: $112.59 & FREE Shipping. Details

05-12-2014, 02:56 PM	#7
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,635	Re: What Battery? Get your Optima from Amazon. Best price and free shipping. __________________ Alan

05-12-2014, 05:12 PM	#8
green50 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Georgia Posts: 392	Re: What Battery? Thanks to everyone for your replies! __________________ Gene