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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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Default Which Optima?

I need a yellow top
I searched on here and got the 34/78 for a model number.
One Sears told me 75/86 and another told me 27991 :confused:

Which one is it?

Help!!!
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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Auto Zone carrys both colors.
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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Here's the best deal I've seen http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=744781
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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It's my daily driver so Ii need it today and i just need to know which model number. I found a few places that have them, but everyone is giving me different model numbers. :rolleyes:
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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I got my Yellow Top at Battery Plus! :cheers: :flag :flag
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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I got my Yellow Top at Battery Plus! :cheers: :flag :flag
What was the model number.
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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I run a red top Optima in my car ('99 FRC) it's model number 34/78.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 04:04 AM
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Same here....34/78 Dual Terminal, Part# 8004-003

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Default Re: Which Optima? (MVP)

I run an Optima Red Top 34/78. Works just fine. Got mine from LAPD.
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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 01:55 PM
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You want a Yelloow Top model D34/78.

The one in the picture front left.

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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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You want a Yelloow Top model D34/78.

The one in the picture front left.
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yep, with the stereo mods, you should get the yellow top. :)
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