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Pepperbilly
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 Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:36 am Post subject: 1967 bus battery fit |
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Hi folks,
My SO42 has the original battery bay hold down clamp configuration. Want to use the clamp just as it came when new. Looks like about a 7 inch distance from clamp to hold down. Are there any batteries available with a foot print that would satisfy my needs. Intending to keep the stock look.
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BarryL 
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Location: Casa de Oro, California
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:14 am Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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| Pepperbilly wrote: |
Hi folks,
My SO42 has the original battery bay hold down clamp configuration. Want to use the clamp just as it came when new. Looks like about a 7 inch distance from clamp to hold down. Are there any batteries available with a foot print that would satisfy my needs. Intending to keep the stock look.
Thanks, Bill |
6 or 12 volt? |
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Okie Adam
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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I put an optima in mine and it fit the stock clamp just fine.
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Pepperbilly
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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| This is a stock 67 with 12 volt system. Looking to fit an Optima or sealed lead/acid battery. |
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BarryL
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:46 am Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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| Pepperbilly wrote: |
| Looks like about a 7 inch distance from clamp to hold down. |
So this shelf?
With this hold down?
You want group 42 size. Optima has one with the little ledge to clamp onto. Interstate has a "maintenance free" lead acid. |
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Pepperbilly
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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BarryL,
Yes exactly! Thanks for posting the pics. The only difference is mine is pearl white. This is a great site full of wonderful info and good people.
Bill |
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ToolBox
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Location: Detroit, where they don't jack parts off my ride in the parking lot of the 7-11
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:08 am Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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Deka 8A24 (8A24M)
It's an AGM battery and will outlast an Optima... |
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BulliBill
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:42 am Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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Yep, a group 42 battery. I just ordered one for my Jan 1967 production Campmobile at my local Battery and bulbs+ outlet, they can get 'em, but in my region there is a delay as the battery manufacturer is out and will be making a new run of them (group 42 batteries) in a couple of weeks. Or at least that's what they are telling me...
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BarryL
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 6:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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| ToolBox wrote: |
Deka 8A24 (8A24M)
It's an AGM battery and will outlast an Optima... |
It looks bulletproof but is a 24 the same size as a 42? |
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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| Here's the number off my "no maintenance" battery: MT 47/H5 B6 Interstate. Interesting that it says "47". |
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ToolBox
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| Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:44 am Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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| BarryL wrote: |
| ToolBox wrote: |
Deka 8A24 (8A24M)
It's an AGM battery and will outlast an Optima... |
It looks bulletproof but is a 24 the same size as a 42? |
I screwed up and listed the wrong battery. They don't list a Group 42 in the AGM battery. |
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BarryL
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| Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:41 am Post subject: Re: 1967 bus battery fit |
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| ToolBox wrote: |
| BarryL wrote: |
| ToolBox wrote: |
Deka 8A24 (8A24M)
It's an AGM battery and will outlast an Optima... |
It looks bulletproof but is a 24 the same size as a 42? |
I screwed up and listed the wrong battery. They don't list a Group 42 in the AGM battery. |
Sheesh to me, too, as mine says Group Size H5 : wtf? |
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