<VV> Late model battery

[J R Read]

If you are not worried about a stock look, drill a couple holes in the 
battery tray and put a threaded rod on each side with a nut above and below 
the tray.  Then use hold down that goes across the top of the battery ALA 
'65 style.
Later, JR


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan Blackwell" <bryan at skiblack.com>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 2:11 PM
Subject: <VV> Late model battery


> Hi folks,
>
> I have a 24F battery in the '66, which is supposed to fit.  However, the 
> notch at the bottom isn't big enough for the clamp to get an effective 
> grip - the other night Trevor had to use Ellie's Roadside Assistance 
> (that's my wife and her truck) because the battery came adrift and pulled 
> the cable loose.  I looked at Costco today and they cross reference a 
> group 35 (I think) that seems to have a more pronounced ledge at the 
> bottom.
>
> So, what battery works well for you?  It doesn't have to look particularly 
> stock, but I do want one that stays in place using the stock hold down. 
> Please spec both brand and size, so I look for the right thing.  Thanks.
>
> --Bryan
>
> Bryan Blackwell bryan at skiblack.com
> http://autoxer.skiblack.com/
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