Loyal, I had a similar experience with my 1953 Imperial. In my case the clock was used up all the juice in the 6 volt battery while the car sat in the garage. I disconnected the clock and all is well. In my case however, the battery took a charge with no problem. Quint ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loyal Stern" <loyalz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 8:43 PM Subject: IML: Brand New Dead Battery > Howdy all, > As you know, my '66 Imperial Crown Coupe has been at > the body shop for several weeks now...(don't ask). > Before I sent her off I had purchased & installed a > new battery...not a cheap one, but a good one. I have > just heard from the body shop & they say the battery > is completely dead & can't be charged...(which is what > happened to the one prior to this). Now here is my > question, Is this an altenator problem or the fact > that they probably havn't started it much & let it > drain? Is there maybe a short that is draining it off? > Will Advance Auto take back the battery after 2 > months? > > Any & all comments would be helpful, > Thank you, > Loyal Stern > >