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How are these glue caps for batteries

Posted By: ragtop

How are these glue caps for batteries - 06/12/22 05:14 PM

I need a new Group 24 battery.for my 1970 Challenger, and I want to make it look close to original without purchasing a new reproduction battery. What do you recommend?
Posted By: 340cpe

Re: Best price for 1970 yellow cap repro Battery - 06/13/22 02:35 AM

The question may be who has one, not the best price. I am going to call Jim’s and hope I make out. Bought one from him two years ago without issue but have been hearing not easy to get in touch with recently.
Posted By: ragtop

Re: Best price for 1970 yellow cap repro Battery - 06/13/22 02:56 AM

Thanks. I just edited this because would like to get a regular battery and try to make it look stock.
Posted By: topside

Re: Best price for 1970 yellow cap repro Battery - 06/13/22 03:33 AM

For one car, I used a top cover I bought off Ebay (a YearOne part, I think).
I measured a few 24 batteries and a Duralast from AutoZone was a perfect fit.
Sides of the battery are plain & flat, and I removed the adhesive label.
The top cover is wider than stock wire battery holder, so that needs to be tweaked and the cover narrowed in 2 spots with a round file.
It won't fool the knowledgeable, but everyone else thinks it's a legit piece.
Posted By: ragtop

Re: Best price for 1970 yellow cap repro Battery - 06/13/22 03:25 PM

[quote=topside]For one car, I used a top cover I bought off Ebay (a YearOne part, I think).
I measured a few 24 batteries and a Duralast from AutoZone was a perfect fit.
Sides of the battery are plain & flat, and I removed the adhesive label.
The top cover is wider than stock wire battery holder, so that needs to be tweaked and the cover narrowed in 2 spots with a round file.
It won't fool the knowledgeable, but everyone else thinks it's a legit piece.
[/quote

Thank you.]
Posted By: mopars4ever

Re: Best price for 1970 yellow cap repro Battery - 06/13/22 04:43 PM

I bought the stick on battery caps they sell on ebay. I haven`t tried them out yet.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/312411587485?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28
Posted By: Matt M

Re: Best price for 1970 yellow cap repro Battery - 06/13/22 10:17 PM

Here is mine with the yellow stick on cap.
Looks OK if you don't want to spend the $ for the real thing.

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Posted By: 6PKRTSE

Re: Best price for 1970 yellow cap repro Battery - 06/14/22 04:57 PM

I just keep doing the lightweight racing battery inside my cases once a repro battery goes bad.

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