Current info on low profile battery 6v for Split?

[bloomsburyVW]

Hello,
I have been looking for a low profile 6v battery for my split (1952).
I am in Canada and the stores, Nappa & Canadian tire, only have an 8.75 inch height battery.
Any recommendations?
I'll have to buy in the USA if necessary.
Thanks.

[dmooresc]

I believe it would be the same as I run in my stock 1960 beetle: 19L. these are 7.5" tall and available at many locations in the USA. prices have almost doubled in the last few years so expect in the $200 range.
I have typically gotten a decade of life out of mine.
NAPA: Part #: BAT 7217L

best wishes

[johnshenry]

I buy the 19L batteries. Have to call around, getting harder to find, and expensive. Paid $193 for the last one at my local Auto Parts Chain. They had to order it from their main distribution center.
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'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab

[c_wilburn]

Optima makes a 6v battery that is half as wide as a regular battery and can be mounted sideways. It's also 800cca
#8010-044
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1972 Westfalia (Marshmelo)
1952 Beetle (Krampus)
1968 Beetle convertible (Buttercup) (the wife's car)

[DrDarby]

Somebody needs to get creative and make a battery box for the Optima that looks like an old battery!
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[finster]

like this...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
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[finster]

or this - https://www.tartopper.com/product/optima-six-volt-coming-in-september-2018/

and - https://www.ebay.com/itm/235051591206?nma=true&...7675.l2557
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[bob hailend]

I have this one it is NOS and it is ready to go all you have to do is fill it with battery acid give me a call or e mail me. Thanks
615-516-3791

[rglsr]

Man the 19L batteries have become hard to find, and with cost approaching that of an Optima I got motivated. I've always run 19Ls since they are so OG, but need to consider alternates.

I came up with this adapter. The two plastic blocks simulate the size of a 19L battery, so the original battery cover/strap can be used. This one is for an oval window. You also need a longer ground strap, and some sort of terminal covers for the clamps, to prevent shorts. Now on a later beetle with kick panels you're good to go.

Putiting this out there for comments and/or interest...

[grailoc]

[rglsr]

Yes, these are 3D printed. I also modeled up a simplified version if you wanted to machine/fabricate a set out of solid plastic. They are the same parts upper/lower.
The battery is held in place with features, so it won't slip/shift while driving, sort of like a "saddle" clamp design.

[finster]

a neat and simple idea
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nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect...

[sgmalt46]

cool idea . you can sign me up for one or 2 .
Steve
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64 crew cab
55 rag top beetle
66 beetle
71 square back (sold) ! good luck with it Henry!
46 beetle 552nd royal army service corps CCG

[geneL3c]

Recently had to order a 6V battery for a project and tried to get an Interstate 19L which had been spec't at 172mm wide, 227mm long, which converts to 6.77" x 8.94"not sure of height. The 19L is no longer listed and has apparently been superceded by P/N 1-VHD. The newly listed battery measures 9" L, 6 15/16" W, 8 3/4" H. Battery should arrive next week, so I can check fit of cover, which I hope fits, not too many options at this point. Hope this helps those looking for new batteries.

[geneL3c]

Update on low profile 6v battery for Splits. Advance Auto has a Die Hard 6v 19L battery listed for $192-. Ht - 7.5", W - 6.8", L -8.2". I'm staying with the Interstate battery I ordered since height is not a concern ( no back seat ) and have always had very good luck with Interstate batteries for my other 6v cars.