Mine came from here http://www.performancebatteries.co.uk/ packaged in a handy plastic box (that I now use for moving tools about in) with foam around the battery and the breathers plugged. Bunged it in the car ready to roll.
The battery I have got in the Range is an 096 which just squeezes in next to the A/C pipes with about 3mm to spare. All the blurb says they won't fit but if you measure it you will find they are exactly the right size. You get a bit higher cranking ampage and storage with them than the "correct" size battery.
Make sure that you get one with the terminals on the correct sides!
60s cars and new batteries
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Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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I just bought a new one from my local car shop, cheaper than Hellfrauds on everything anyways. Lucas one, and it still has that classic old look, even with the modern label 
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thats great.
what is the code and more important the cost?
kev
what is the code and more important the cost?
kev
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Willy Eckerslyke
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Re: 60s cars and new batteries
Looks good, but lack of a carrying handle could be a nuisance.
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Its for that very reason that it appeals to me...lolWilly Eckerslyke wrote:Looks good, but lack of a carrying handle could be a nuisance.
Looks bit more retro?
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Form over function then. I go for the most capasity / cranking amps that will fit but I suppose if you are showing your car then a period look is important.
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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Im trying to find that elusive balance terry, i want it to look right but work well!TerryG wrote:Form over function then. I go for the most capasity / cranking amps that will fit but I suppose if you are showing your car then a period look is important.
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Go for a bit of old rope permanently threaded around the battery so you can lift it out easily - for that truly authentic old-car look....Willy Eckerslyke wrote:Looks good, but lack of a carrying handle could be a nuisance.
Some people are like Slinkies - they serve no useful purpose, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.
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Why would a carrying handle be that important? Surely once it's fitted you won't need to carry it Yes they're handy for the odd times you need to move it, but the lack of one isn't a problem, I managed to carry it from the shop to the car, then from the car to the garage to fit it all without the aid of a handle.
The problem with the Dolomite is on the 1850 it's fitted on the OS inner wing, anything bigger fouls on the engine, or alternator, there's not a great deal of space. Annoying as I have a perfect battery, but being normal size, doesn't fit.
Kev, it's an 038, but they had all various ones that were the same, I think it cost just over £40.
Yes they're handy for the odd times you need to move it, but the lack of one isn't a problem, I managed to carry it from the shop to the car, then from the car to the garage to fit it all without the aid of a handle.The problem with the Dolomite is on the 1850 it's fitted on the OS inner wing, anything bigger fouls on the engine, or alternator, there's not a great deal of space. Annoying as I have a perfect battery, but being normal size, doesn't fit.
Kev, it's an 038, but they had all various ones that were the same, I think it cost just over £40.
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Mine needs an 015 (i think) so will pop and see. It looks retro enough and will do the job well. Just need the terminals reversing for mine and its perfect.
Was looking around the £40-50 mark.
Was looking around the £40-50 mark.