Re: Batteries

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2009/6/3 8:06:46

I have never bought a repro battery but a good friend of mine who owns a 1965 Oldsmobile has had 3 of the tar top Delco batteries, purchased from a major vintage Olds parts supplier, and each has failed in less than two years. One fizzled as soon as acid was installed. He is faithful about using a battery tender during storage and the car is only used for shows during summer months. I had an Interstate battery in my 83 Volvo for 9 years and the one in my Packard (Canadian made for farm and industrial use)is 6 years old.