The Ford Barn

39portlander · 03-17-2022, 06:11 PM

Yes spend the extra and get the Optima, what a difference while cranking. It does sit side ways in the original box but stays in nice/tight after adding a piece of wood under some rubber shims.

mercman from oz · 03-17-2022, 11:42 PM

Great choice of Battery. I use one in my 1934 Ford.

ronn · 03-18-2022, 10:44 AM

last I checked the optima was well over 200.

farm and fleet has batts for 50.

jimTN · 03-18-2022, 04:01 PM

Rural King

J Franklin · 03-19-2022, 01:11 PM

I like the hold-down you made.

Smooth_One · 03-19-2022, 08:17 PM

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I got a red top for mine! 6 years now, still cranking strong!

39portlander · 03-20-2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Smooth_One

I got a red top for mine! 6 years now, still cranking strong!

Exactly right Isaiah these batterys last and still put out the amps.

The general group 1 6V for me have only realy served well for 24 months even keeping on a trickle charge then the cranking drops off rapidly.

A typical parts store group one 6V every other year for 75-80 bucks or an Optima every 6-7 years for $225ish...well thats an easy one

Joe Shell · 03-31-2022, 03:29 PM

The Optima Red Top 6 v is well worth the price. Bought one about a year ago for my 36 Cabriolet. Car starts quicker and seems to run better with the Optima. You can order direct from Optma.

Joe

03-17-2022, 11:42 PM	#2
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: Need a 6V battery.... Great choice of Battery. I use one in my 1934 Ford.

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ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,791	Re: Need a 6V battery.... last I checked the optima was well over 200. farm and fleet has batts for 50.

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jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: Need a 6V battery.... Rural King

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J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Need a 6V battery.... I like the hold-down you made.

03-19-2022, 08:17 PM	#6
Smooth_One Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: St Clair, Michigan Posts: 395	Re: Need a 6V battery.... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I got a red top for mine! 6 years now, still cranking strong! __________________ Isaiah B. 1928 all metal Tudor

03-31-2022, 03:29 PM	#8
Joe Shell Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 72	Re: Need a 6V battery.... The Optima Red Top 6 v is well worth the price. Bought one about a year ago for my 36 Cabriolet. Car starts quicker and seems to run better with the Optima. You can order direct from Optma. Joe