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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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I'm preparing to replace my battery and am interested in those used by forum members. If your batter is not listed, just select the link to add a new item in the poll.

Thanks, Ed
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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An important consideration is buying one that will fit in the battery box,
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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Optima red top
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 11:14 AM
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DieHard in mine for now.
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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Optima Red Top
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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What color is the paint on your car? It looks simular to the C5 medium spiral grey metallic. It's the best looking grey I've ever seen!

Oh, Delco Freedom
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Laguna70

What color is the paint on your car? It looks simular to the C5 medium spiral grey metallic. It's the best looking grey I've ever seen!

Oh, Delco Freedom
Thanks...it's called Laguna Grey. It's the stock 1970 color, paint code 992. I have only seen one other this color, which is part of the reason I bought it. Up close it has less metallic than Spiral Grey, and has a deep green tint to it.
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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I purchased a AC Delco battery with a 72 month warranty.

I also use a battery disconnect too.

Jeff
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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Im using a bosh, got a great deal on it and ive had great experiences with bosch products in the past so i thought itd give it a try, so far so good
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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Die Hard
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Old Jul 4, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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I am using a Sears Security, you can turn the battery on and off and I love it. It leaves the thief two choices 1) bring your own battery or 2) tow the car away.
It will stump the honest thieves anyway
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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I bought the cheapest wal-mart battery that fit the car. I think it cost $29.95. It has worked without a hiccup for 4.5 years now.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 12:15 AM
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My car is laid-up for 5 mos. or so during winter. I used to put the biggest "Die Hard Gold" I could fit. In three years they were kaput! Now I've had a Delco 72 monther. Very, very pleased. It dropped right in.
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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OPtima Red Top from Costco - $99.99
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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optima red top for me!
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Old Jul 5, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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I use the top-of-the-line battery (EverStart) available at Wal-Mart so it's easy to replace (they're always open and around every corner).
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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Energizer from Pep Boys. Works just fine...
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Old Jul 6, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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I just had to replace mine this weekend...the guy told me that the brand/CCA shouldn't make a difference for a car that I only get to drive about 6 times per summer....I bet he's right.
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