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optima battery
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Tommy Baccaro
I had an Optima go bad in less than a year. I returned it to Advance Auto. They refunded my money and said they could no longer get them. On line I discovered several said Optima has ceased producing red top 6 volts. Is that true? I see several sources still offering them but fear they might be old stock. Advance said the only one they had was made in 2017.

Posted on: 10/3 8:57
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Re: Optima 6 volt red top battery
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Tommy Baccaro
Thanks, I will see if I can find that charger. I am in South Texas where we have had 13 days in a row of triple digit weather. I have a friend with a large collection 20 0r more of assorted makes that has issues with stuck engines. That and wanting to make sure the batteries are charged is why I start them.

Posted on: 8/15 9:20
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Re: Optima 6 volt red top battery
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Tommy Baccaro
Thanks, I will check it out,

Posted on: 8/14 15:25
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Optima 6 volt red top battery
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Tommy Baccaro
I have 6 volt Optima's in our 40,47, and 48. Recently following the Texas Packard Meet, the 48 failed and it was less than a yr old. Replaced it and 4 months later it failed. Advance Auto refunded my money as they could no longer source them. I use a trickle charger on them and start them at least once a week. Do they need a maintainer or some other charger or am I just charging too much? Or, are they no longer dependable?? Tommy

Posted on: 8/14 12:15
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Re: Shift linkage 1940 160
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Tommy Baccaro
Thanks to all, that is a big help, Tommy

Posted on: 7/25 20:25
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Shift linkage 1940 160
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Tommy Baccaro
Our 1940 160 occasionally locks up between 1st and 2nd gear when shifting. I have sprayed white lithium on all the pivot points I can see from the top. Is there a grease fitting somewhere not easily seen from above?

Posted on: 7/25 13:48
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rubber door sill plates for 48=50
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Tommy Baccaro
Need 2 used but presentable front door sills for our 48, Actually, I think 21st series would also work.

Posted on: 4/30 8:08
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Dash lights 1948 Super 8
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Tommy Baccaro
For many years I have not had dash lights. My tech has repaired the switch and now all the lights are working. However, even in total darkness they are barely visitable. Is there a reostat or something similar that can make them a little brighter I know they are at best a soft glow.

Posted on: 3/29 13:37
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Re: flocking material
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Tommy Baccaro
looks nice. Thanks

Posted on: 3/29 13:30
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flocking material
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Tommy Baccaro
I am wanting to detail my trunk in our 48. Is there a source for the flocking material on the walls of the trunk? I am assuming it might be an aerosol spray. Thanks, Tommy

Posted on: 3/29 9:07
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