63 battery
I am in need of a battery for my restoration of an early December 1962 car. Does anyone have a recommendation of where to purchase a battery that is as correct as possible for judging on a 63?
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
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Todd
There are 4500 points in Flight Judging. For Mid-Year there are 25 Originality points associated with Battery & Caps.
Battery is judged by Standard Deduction Guideline #2. Current Originality point loss for a DELCO, correctly sized service replacement with appropriate top or side post configuration is 25% or 5 points. 5 points out of 4500 points.
A "restoration" battery may/may not judge without deductions. Battery indiscernable from Original would receive no deductions. Battery indiscernable from Original but with no appropriate plant or date stamping would get a 3 point deduction. Reproductions differing in minor detail would get a 4 point deduction. 100% or 25 point Originality deduction plus 15 point Condition (40 point total) for Others.
You may want to consider judging points gain/lost vs cost of your options.
DaveJudging Chairman Mid-Way USA (Kansas) ChapterComment
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Thanks for the detail Dave. Is there a recommendation on where to purchase a Tar Top battery?Comment
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These are the only folks reproducing a "look alike", original style battery. The wait is extensive and the communication is slim to none...but, if you want an original style they're the only game in town.
Leif
'67 Coupe L79, M21, C60, N14, N40, J50, A31, U69, A01, QB1
Top Flight 2017 Lone Star RegionalComment
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As I understand the comments here, it appears the battery is going to get most if not all deductions no matter what. Should I just put a black Delco battery in it and go, since it will get point deductions anyway?Comment
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