Hi-Po battery

GT-K_old · October 26, 2009 at 6:47 PM

Hi all,

I'm planning on getting a new battery for my Hi-Po and was just wondering if there are any recommendations.

Thanks

6hypo5conv_old · October 27, 2009 at 4:33 AM

I think if you are striving for the original look for show judging the reproduction battery from Antique Battery in Ohio is the one to use....its the 24F series unit and can be had in the form or the original lead/acid or one with an Optima battery inside the case-this is the one that I would recomend so there will not be a chance of leakage.

Just a reminder though: The one with the Optima inside ABSOLUTELY CANNOT be jump started with anouther vehicle or a jump box as doing so will destroy it and they will not warranty it-it says so in the paperwork that comes with it but you really have to look for it...

RPM_old · October 27, 2009 at 7:16 AM

What do they say about tendering that battery?

6hypo5conv_old · October 27, 2009 at 4:40 PM

Perfectly fine to use a tender on the Optima ones-I have a tender on mine in the Mustang and 1 on my Wife's '57 Chevy Belair.

GT-K_old · October 29, 2009 at 8:10 PM

Thanks for that,

My main concern was that I had a battery with the right CCA, which I've managed to do.

Thanks again.

dunc289_old · October 30, 2009 at 9:32 AM

Please tell us what exactly did you buy, and where, price, etc..Thanks

6hypo5conv_old · October 31, 2009 at 5:35 AM

We bought one direct from AAB for our '57 Chevy, and my restorer picked one up in Hudson, Ohio for my Kar.....the sealed ones with the Optima inside are about $300. shipped here is a link to their site:

http://www.antiqueautobattery.com/

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