1968 Battery dead, any suggestions for a new one?

[Sarge]

Ok, so after owning my GT/CS for 12 years, my battery is dead. But it did last at least 12 years, so I can't complain. Anyone know of a good replacement make of battery, and where to get one?

Thanks,

Robert

 

[BigJim]

Are you looking for a period correct battery or just a good battery?

 

[Sarge]

Just a good battery would be best. I am having a tough time with the folks at Ford narrowing down what kind of battery it needs. I have a 302, J Code, if that helps.

Thanks,

Robert

 

[stangfan]

What I have done with mine is to get a Topper, which looks like an orignal Autolite battery top, and put a high-crank, no maintenance modern battery under it. Looks (almost) correct, and is fuss free. :grin:

 

[teamlo]

What I have done with mine is to get a Topper, which looks like an orignal Autolite battery top, and put a high-crank, no maintenance modern battery under it. Looks (almost) correct, and is fuss free. :grin:

I went in to the Honda Automobile dealer about 2.5 years ago and asked for a Honda Odyssey (van) battery. I can't remember the exact model # of battery. I took it home, peeled off the Honda sticker and put an Autolite topper on it. It looks great! I live in northern New England and store my car in an unheated garage from November to April. I never unhook the battery and don't trickle charge it over the winter. I go out in the spring, pump the gas a few times and it starts right up. Whatever battery Honda is using, they work great!

Terry

 

[Ruppstang]

You car may have come with a group 22F if it has the short tray or it may have had the optional group 24F. Many have been changed to 24F to get the extra cranking power.
Marty

 

[green56]

Battery replaced

My car battery just went out this past April I went to the Ford Dealership and pick up a Ford battery and it fits good in the battery tray

 

[stangfan]

Ford batteries are great! I put one in my 7-Up Car and it's almost 13 years old now. It's only just starting to give signs that it might be time for a new one.

 

[Sarge]

Thanks all, I went with a Group 24F battery. We'll see how this one works.

On a slightly different note, I noticed that the battery tray, and the inside of the fender where the battery sits both have some rusting and some paint peeled. I plan on cleaning with Baking Soda and drying well. Question: Should I be painting these areas with some paint, or rustproof/rust-resistant paint as part of a preventative measure???

Appreciate the help and suggestions!!!

Robert

 

[stangfan]

This area is very prone to rust. You should paint it at the very least.

 

[green56]

Battery dead

Clean the side and the tray look down at the rail might be some battery acid clean good leave it dry a couple of days spray or paint with a rust paint let dry then put the black paint on it should hold up for a while Tom