Re: [FWDLK] Tartop battery Question

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dieter,

I used a 1970 vintage NOS battery once that was about 14 years old. It died
after 4 years. I have had new good brand batteries last only a year, and
others that lasted 7 - 8 years. A friend of mine has used batteries for up
to 12 years, but they need a re-charge every time to start anything.

Those old tar-tops were probably only reliable for a few years when new, and
it's probably 30 - 40 years old now. If properly sealed and stored, it may
provide close to as-new performance. But no warranty.

Unless you are building a concours level restoration show car, I would use a
modern battery. Modern technology is so much better than NOS for starting
power, reliability, and life expectancy. There are a couple of suppliers of
reproduction batteries that look old on the outside and are modern on the
inside. They can supply the exact type originally used in your car.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dieter Bauer
Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 4:17 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] Tartop battery Question

Hi Everyone

Found this item on ebay and was wondering if anyone knows what  years
this would be correct for.
Would be great to have  just for shows even if it didn't charge up. I
don't know how long a battery will last
and still be good.

Dieter Bauer


 http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2403562987

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