Re: Battery change

Posted by HH56 On 2017/3/20 12:09:18

I am a believer in the more CCA the better as long as the battery can fit in the space available. The accessories available then don't have huge loads so the Ah shouldn't be that much of an issue. Since so many have had good luck with Optima batteries starting large Packard engines one cannot ignore their experiences. Taken care of and with the proper charging they also seem to be very low maintenance and last a long time.

I have no idea where the battery is located in those cars but if hidden under a seat then as long as it is securely mounted there should be no issue with it being ugly. John Ulrich has made a repro under seat battery box specifically shaped to secure Optimas for the cars in years he specializes in.

If the battery is out in the open and "in your face" then perhaps a false cover to make it look more like a conventional lead acid battery would help.http://quailservices.com/index.html There are several other suppliers also carrying lines of false covers. Unfortunately, I have not found one for the long batteries used in 41-50 Clipper style bodies.