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Rick
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Uncle Joe
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 Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Well, assuming that a monern technology battery in a hard rubber case is available, then yes, I can almost accept it....until it comes to paying for it.
I can get an original style battery for my 300, but its 2 or 3 times the price of a modern style one. Therefore, in my humble opinion, a waste of money. Money that I would prefer to spend on other things....The only time a battery is seen is if you lift the bonnet to show someone....that is assuming the battery is under the bonnet. Take for example a Sunbeam Alpine. Its under the back seat in that car, so nobody will ever see it anyway..... 
Rick, your answer does show that you are younger......you teenagers!!!! 
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UKdave2002
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Try this firm;
http://www.shepherdbatteries.co.uk/
They make batteries and put it in wht ever sort of case you want, I have a 6V one for my Morris 8 which has 50% more capacity (Cranking current) than original and its in an old style case.
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peter scott
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Location: Edinburgh
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 12:12 am Post subject: |
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Anyone who drove in the 50s or 60s will remember how short their life (and capacity) was. Even worse if you had a 6v system and had to use the car for work on a frosty morning.
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This reply is a bit late in the day but I guess it's a common question.
The hard rubber batteries that you can buy today are built using modern plate technology and therefor give much higher capacity than the same sized battery from the past. I have just replaced the one in my car and went back to the same supplier (D.B.Wilson) and complained that the previous one had only lasted 13 years but they were not sympathetic and I had to pay for the replacement. 
The only down side is that you risk acid spillage with unsealed batteries.
If you don't want to shatter the illusion of being back in time then don't fit
any modern looking components in old cars.
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buzzy bee
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: South Cheshire
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 12:28 am Post subject: |
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Hi
We had a 6V battery fall over and spill, made the top of my battery a bit funy, but thankfully when refilled with acid, it works ok.
Cheers
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007
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Location: South Cheshire
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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Regarding price, I bought a 6v 72 amp hour hard rubber case with open lead cell links, from Shepard Batteries for £52, a modern cased 58 amp hour battery from our local (and keenly priced) tyre shop was £44. Pic below is one of thier 12v classic batteries.
So if you by direct from a manufacturer like Shepard I don't think you will spend any more, also they will build you a lead acid battery to any spec physically possible, as I’m sure other battery manufacturers who deal direct will.
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