Restoration Battery of Cincinnati

[Greg L.]

I'm considering getting one of their R-59 batteries for my 69 http://www.restorationbattery.com/r59.html and was wondering if they judge okay and more important, are they a good quality, long lasting battery or more just for looks? What is the prefered battery, the Maintenance Free or the older Lead Acid type?

Thanks.

Greg Linton
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[Rick A.]

Re: Restoration Battery of Cincinnati

will receive standard deduction, which is around 13 point I believe - go with the Maintenance Free

[Thomas C.]

Re: Restoration Battery of Cincinnati

I've had one (lead /acid) in my 69 since 2001, still going strong. Minimal point deduction. The key is keep the battery on a tender 24/7. Tom

[Greg L.]

Re: Restoration Battery of Cincinnati

Thanks Rick

So at 13 points I'm looking at a 30% deduct for originality then...right? I was going to opt for the extra $12 for a correct date and plant stamp but then there probably isn't much point. Is there a better reproduction out there then that would be in the 10% deduct class? I thought these guys were the best out there but maybe there are better ones.

If not then I might be better off just getting a Delco replacment because they are only a 50% deduct and way cheaper.

Any suggestions?

[Dino L.]

Re: Restoration Battery of Cincinnati

After mine went dead in 3 years, always on a tender, and had to watch the acid levels, the battery needed to have water every 4 months.... When it worked it worked well but eventually died, so I kept the screw in caps, bought a generic NAPA black battery that had the exact top post spacings and physical size 72 month version and bought a battery topper and glued the original caps on the topper, looks great, and no mess, going strong, and to a casual look, pretty nice, never pass judging but I love it....

[Rick S.]

Re: Restoration Battery of Cincinnati

I bought a Delco sealed modern battery, put a battery topper on it and expected a deduction at Chapter judging but didn't receive any deduction. I didn't try to fool anyone but didn't volunteer any info either.

[George C.]

Restore a original 1984 Delco Freedom II battery

I have an original Black Delco Freedom II Battery that came out of my 1984 Corvette that I have kept all these years. It looks brand new on the outside, but it is dead and doesn't take a charge. I was told it could be brought back to life. Is it possible ? What company or person can perform this service ? Thanks. Save the Wave.>George

[Charles P.]

Re: Restore a original 1984 Delco Freedom II batte

Skip the Restoration Battery.
Get a Delco Freedom battery from your Chevy dealer. The points difference will be minimal. I bought the Restoration battery and was sorry I did. Nearly $300 and it still received a deduction. If I recall the deduction was for the top being smooth and cell divisions showing. It also gave up the ghost after 12 months and constantly needed help. The Delco has been in the car for all that time sans problems.

[Joe L.]

Re: Restore a original 1984 Delco Freedom II batte

George-----

There's absolutely no way that I know of to "rejuvenate" such a battery. Keep it, though; maybe someday someone will come up with a way to rebuild it. I doubt it, but anything's possible.

[George C.]

Re: Restore a original 1984 Delco Freedom II batte

Hi Joe, Thanks for response, read your response on the question above about 1996 Corvette Battery. I will keep it. Back in the basement it goes. I'm a big pack rat. My wife tells me that at least one a week. Saving new stuff daily. LOL. Take care. Save the Wave.>George

[Joe L.]

Re: Restore a original 1984 Delco Freedom II batte

George----

Try to find a plastic container to store it in and preferably one made of polyethylene or polypropylene. That way, if the acid ever leaks it won't cause other problems.

[Stan E.]

Real tar top

I got real tar from a battery mfg. [Renco Battery, Belize ]in Central America heated it in a old frying pan and poured it on as needed on a repro DC-12. Most judges like it.