delco battery

[Dave C.]

I wanted to order a period correct battery for my 67, I have been ordering from Paragon, but they don't seem to carry them, I ran across Restoration Battery on the internet, is this the best supplier?

[Edward J.]

Re: delco battery

Dave, Some auto parts stores carry Delco batteries you have to do a internet search. Just a note the newer Delco group 24 batteries require a modification with a hack saw, the new batteries have a overhang on the ends that a carrying handle attaches to, you need to cut the end pieces off. I have done the modification a few times pretty easy The shield will not fit around the battery.

[Larry M.]

Re: delco battery

They also advertise in the Driveline. I have purchased from them (Tom) for over 20 years. Good company.

You can also buy directly from Antique Auto Battery, which I believe is the source of the reproduction batteries. However, I have always just called Tom.

Larry

[Jim D.]

Re: delco battery

Dave, Some auto parts stores carry Delco batteries you have to do a internet search. Just a note the newer Delco group 24 batteries require a modification with a hack saw, the new batteries have a overhang on the ends that a carrying handle attaches to, you need to cut the end pieces off. I have done the modification a few times pretty easy The shield will not fit around the battery.

Be aware that by cutting off the handles, or ANY modification to the battery, you void the warranty. Also, almost all Delco batteries are made in China now. This info. comes from my Delco distributor.

[Mike E.]

Re: delco battery

Dave,
You mentioned in another thread your car is in need of a restoration. If this battery is for the same car an expensive restoration battery is one of the last things I would buy. If you do buy it now be sure to get Battery Tender or equivalent. I would hate to spend big bucks on resto battery only to have it go bad sitting around.

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...r+plus+charger

Mike

[Dave C.]

Re: delco battery

Dave,
You mentioned in another thread your car is in need of a restoration. If this battery is for the same car an expensive restoration battery is one of the last things I would buy. If you do buy it now be sure to get Battery Tender or equivalent. I would hate to spend big bucks on resto battery only to have it go bad sitting around.

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...r+plus+charger

Mike

thanks mike, I know it seems stupid to buy a reproduction battery now , but, I am already enjoying taking the car to shows and I hate having that modern battery in there, for $ 275.00 I'll buy one now and take care of it for awhile

[Donald H.]

Re: delco battery

Its your money so buy what you want. I purchased a correct tar-topped battery from Restoration Battery for the 1960 I restored and took through NCRS judging. For my 1967 that is a driver and will remain so, I purchased a black plain battery from NAPA and put on one of the fake delco tops. With it in the car the normal person doesn't know the difference. Of course it would never pass judging. I think I paid about $90 for the NAPA battery.

By the way, when I purchased the restoration battery for the 1960, I also purchased the battery maintainer that they sell. Not sure if it is really any better than others like the Battery Tender. But I figured if it offers anything more to keep the $290 battery alive, the $90 for the maintainer was money well spent.

[Dave C.]

Re: delco battery

Thanks guys, Donald you are probably right, I might as well just put a topper on it for now, that's what I had on my 66, and it looked great.

[John F.]

Re: delco battery

Dave, Some auto parts stores carry Delco batteries you have to do a internet search. Just a note the newer Delco group 24 batteries require a modification with a hack saw, the new batteries have a overhang on the ends that a carrying handle attaches to, you need to cut the end pieces off. I have done the modification a few times pretty easy The shield will not fit around the battery.

[Christopher R.]

Re: delco battery

The ACDelco "Professional" series batteries have the handle and strap. They are the good ones. They are the ones that most dealers carry. But ACDelco also sells a battery called the "Advantage" which does not have a handle. These "Advantage" batteries are cheaper, and only come with an 18 month warranty. Not all the ACDelco dealers carry them.

[Bruce B.]

Re: delco battery

The overhang on the delco batteries is on the ends.
When you buy a Delco , compare the CCA and waranty to your old battery.
The Delco batteries now have lower CCA and the waranty is 15 months period. No prorating after 15 months.
I bought a battery for my 57 at Rural King (like a Tractor Supply) , Got 630 CCA a 15 month replacement warranty and prorating out to 4 years.
And it was 1/2 the cost of the Delco.
The battery is also made by EXIDE a manufacturer of batteries for a long time.

[Edward J.]

Re: delco battery

Bruce, The warrenty on most batteries has changed as of recent years. there are still a few out there that still have better warranties.

[John F.]

Re: delco battery

The overhang on the delco batteries is on the ends.
When you buy a Delco , compare the CCA and waranty to your old battery.
The Delco batteries now have lower CCA and the waranty is 15 months period. No prorating after 15 months.
I bought a battery for my 57 at Rural King (like a Tractor Supply) , Got 630 CCA a 15 month replacement warranty and prorating out to 4 years.
And it was 1/2 the cost of the Delco.
The battery is also made by EXIDE a manufacturer of batteries for a long time.

Few days ago I purchased an ACDelco battery for my 67. The battery has a 42 month replacement warranty and is rated at 700 CCA.

Battery

http://www.acdelco.com/parts/batteries/car-auto-battery/professional-gold-battery/

Warranty Change Discussion

http://www.acdelcotechconnect.com/pdf/newsletters-press-releases/acdelco/2012/acdelco-news-2012-may.pdf