Battery size for a '67 Bug other than Group 42?

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

Hijack...

When using original seats and material... I always add a layer of burlap sack or vinyl (or both) between the springs and coconut fibers (it's not horse hair) .

This helps keep the fibers trapped in the proper area rather than being sliced up by the springs and distributed in the floor and under the seats.

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[andk5591]

Something I do for batteries that dont have the positive terminal cover is make a wrap around cover out of some ABS plastic that I have laying around. It encloses the terminal and is held on with zip ties. Works better than the margarine lids that I see duct taped on some cars LOL
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[zuk]

The group 96R which fits the mustang and has more cranking amps, is a good alternative if you cant find a 42

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[davidw99]

I posted earlier in this subject (above) that a group 58 battery would fit. I meant a group 58R battery.
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[DeathRay64]

I'm thinking a Group 75 battery might be persuaded to fit without much trouble.

It has side posts only that would avoid most seat spring issues and it is only a 1/8" wider.

I'm sure some folks here must be running these, or even the longer Group 78.
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[Jade]

I needed a battery for my '66 bus recently and couldn't find anything cheaper than $190, ouch.

I went with a Napa brand BCI no. 35 for $130. The width and depth is the same, but the height is a little more no problem on a bus though.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BAT6535?bvnotifica.../269099294
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[VWNate]

What a great thread .

I wish they'd make a dedicated 6 volt VW AGM battery, I like to use the stock battery cover and hold down .

For those who have old Beetles with random batteries, the simple solution is a beefy rubber floor mat ~ you pinch it between the lower rear seat cushion and the metal bar that holds the seat cushion in place, it'll never allow the seat springs to touch the battery no matter how fat your passengers are .

Nice to see the numerous different BCI numbers that can be used in a pinch .
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[JZ8G00]

Just replaced my 11 year old Group 42 with a Group 96R from WalMart, perfect fit and at $107 very affordable.
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[runamoc]

Rule of thumb for the most powerful batteries...size matters
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[1967VWS4LIFE]

I use a group 90 (T5) battery for my 67 which originally comes in Ford Fusions, and it works flawlessly. Also got some battery terminal covers from Amazon which takes care of any possible contact with the seat springs. A top post is always better than a side post battery and a 90 group has more CCA than a 96R or a 42.
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The 26R=reversed terminals which is what we need-almost ordered the regular 26 on accident

[VWNate]

Odd, I cam here to see the newest response and the sire says this thread no longer exists....

IIRC there's a BMW car battery that's the right size and even comes with the plastic safety cover.....
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[viiking]

As a bit of an aside I can remember vividly in the early 70's when my Father bought a replacement battery for his 68 as a VW spare part. He liked keeping it stock.

It was a translucent white (cf to the originally fitted black VW) Group 42 battery but came dry. That is, you bought the battery and they gave you a bottle of acid which you then had to dispense accurately into each of the cells. He got a bit of a surprise with that and wasn't sure it would work. I think it was a Bosch.

However the battery required no charge after the addition of the acid and by the following morning was fully charged and ready to go.
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