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woodburnranch · 02-23-2023, 02:24 PM

I am needing to replace the 6 volt battery in my 1950 C*****. I was considering an AGM battery to avoid the acid mess. Previously, I left the hood up in storage to discourage mice on the engine. No mice but the wandering cat walked on top of the battery, getting acid on his paws, and continued his journey around on top of the car. No more hood left up. The Optima and Odyssey batteries I have found are too long for my hold down bracket so I was wondering if there is a standard size available?

JayChicago · 02-23-2023, 06:10 PM

This would be a really nice battery for your car. Trouble is they are outrageously expensive, and may take months to get because they are made to order:

https://batterycentralmall.com/produ...delco-group-1/

40 Deluxe · 02-24-2023, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by woodburnranch

I am needing to replace the 6 volt battery in my 1950 C*****. I was considering an AGM battery to avoid the acid mess. Previously, I left the hood up in storage to discourage mice on the engine. No mice but the wandering cat walked on top of the battery, getting acid on his paws, and continued his journey around on top of the car. No more hood left up. The Optima and Odyssey batteries I have found are too long for my hold down bracket so I was wondering if there is a standard size available?

Why was there acid on top of your battery?? You should have removed the cables and cleaned the battery top as part of readying it for storage!

Bill OH · 02-25-2023, 09:06 AM

I set the Optima diagonally in the case and used a piece oak 3/8ths x 1.25 across the top of the battery long enough to use the hold down bolts. Sanded and varnished the wood - looks good.

woodburnranch · 02-25-2023, 12:23 PM

That should be easy enough, thanks for the responses. AGMs are expensive, but my experience is that you gain a lot of battery life with them.

Bill OH · 02-25-2023, 01:06 PM

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You will be very satisfied with an Optima - good starting power and sealed battery - no acid to spill. Long life. Enjoy.

38 coupe · 02-26-2023, 07:44 AM

There are a couple options for hiding an Optima 6V in a battery case.
1. https://www.ebay.com/itm/36415765517...Bk9SR9COj9vRYQ

2. https://www.tartopper.com/product/op...eptember-2018/

I used the ebay option in my 38 and am satisfied. Others on this forum have had experiences they can relate.

02-23-2023, 02:24 PM	#1
woodburnranch Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Geraldine, Montana Posts: 76	Standard size AGM 6 volt battery? I am needing to replace the 6 volt battery in my 1950 C*****. I was considering an AGM battery to avoid the acid mess. Previously, I left the hood up in storage to discourage mice on the engine. No mice but the wandering cat walked on top of the battery, getting acid on his paws, and continued his journey around on top of the car. No more hood left up. The Optima and Odyssey batteries I have found are too long for my hold down bracket so I was wondering if there is a standard size available?

02-23-2023, 06:10 PM	#2
JayChicago Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 732	Re: Standard size AGM 6 volt battery? This would be a really nice battery for your car. Trouble is they are outrageously expensive, and may take months to get because they are made to order: https://batterycentralmall.com/produ...delco-group-1/

02-25-2023, 09:06 AM	#4
Bill OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 426	Re: Standard size AGM 6 volt battery? I set the Optima diagonally in the case and used a piece oak 3/8ths x 1.25 across the top of the battery long enough to use the hold down bolts. Sanded and varnished the wood - looks good.

02-25-2023, 12:23 PM	#5
woodburnranch Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Geraldine, Montana Posts: 76	Re: Standard size AGM 6 volt battery? That should be easy enough, thanks for the responses. AGMs are expensive, but my experience is that you gain a lot of battery life with them.

02-25-2023, 01:06 PM	#6
Bill OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 426	Re: Standard size AGM 6 volt battery? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You will be very satisfied with an Optima - good starting power and sealed battery - no acid to spill. Long life. Enjoy.

02-26-2023, 07:44 AM	#7
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Standard size AGM 6 volt battery? There are a couple options for hiding an Optima 6V in a battery case. 1. https://www.ebay.com/itm/36415765517...Bk9SR9COj9vRYQ 2. https://www.tartopper.com/product/op...eptember-2018/ I used the ebay option in my 38 and am satisfied. Others on this forum have had experiences they can relate.