Walter,
I can give you my experience with batteries in my 1956 Dodge. I did
purchase an "original" type battery from
http://www.antiqueautobattery.com/ . The battery was just fine and
got shipped with the acid in a seperate container. The script, size,
terminals, tar top, etc. were correct for year of application. The
battery required charging when the acid was added. They also have a
choice of color for the caps on the top. They also have correct
cables that can be purchased if needed. The battery I purchased
lasted about two years. You may get better life then that if you use
the car more regular then I do. I put the car away for the winter
here in WI and keep the battery charged during that time. I think
this may be hard on the battery. Also, there is some maintenance
required to keep the acid up to level. In the end, I choose to put
in a modern battery from "farm and fleet". This battery has lasted
longer and was less expensive. To dress up this battery, I was able
to remove the original label and replace it with a reproduction sticker
available on ebay from time to time. The top doesn't look original
but I am not that concerned about it. I know that there are also
covers that can be purchased, but I seem to recall they did not look
correct enough to justify going that direction.
Please email me back if you have additional questions.
Greg in WI
1956 Dodge Royal Lancer
Walter E. Landry wrote:
Anyone have suggestions
on where to but an antique car
battery for a 56 desoto firedome?
I have found several but
am undecided on where to go with
the old type of with a modern battery with a battery cover to make it
look
original.
Anyone have suggestions
or experience in one or the other?
Thanks
Walter
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