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Where can I purchase a Chevrolet 6 volt 75 - 100 Ampere - hour capacity reproduction battery.

That's why they made "Google" so that you can find cool stuff on the Internet that you are looking for.

Go here: http://www.antiqueautobattery.com/prod03.htm

Hey JR: It's nice of Skip to give you the above website. However, (in my mind) their batteries are pretty expensive. On the other hand, I presume their batteries are 'correct'for VCCA 'judging' consideration. You don't mention that you're looking for a battery that will pass 'muster' with the judges.

If all you want is a battery that says "Delco" I'd suggest you check out 'auto parts stores' in your area that sell AC / Delco products.

For instance, there's a Delco 413-A (Group 1) battery that sells for around $55-60 at retail. I can get 'em for about $40, which I guess you'd call 'wholesale' from a friend of mine in the parts business here in Portland.

I believe that battery is 'correct' for mid-50's Chevys. I don't honestly know if they're 'correct' (like for VCCA judging purposes) for 40's Chevys. Nonetheless, I wanted to at least have something that said 'Delco' in my 42, so there's one in that too. "Too" meaning in addition to having one in my 54 Bel Air.

At $40 wholesale or $60 retail that's a whole lot less than $175 from a supplier like the one Skip noted.

Long post, I understand that. But, I hope you find this info helpful.

Regards, Bill in PDX, OR.

Actually, Antique Auto Battery gets up to around $325 for their batteries, and many of them are not correct as original equipment.....especially the batteries for 1929-32 even though the company claims that they are correct. :( :(

On the Delco 6-volt 413-A battery, I wouldn't have one of those on a bet! They were (and probably still are) a battery with very low CCA's (cold cranking amps) and they are inferior to other brands with higher CCA's like Interstate for example. :eek: :eek:

Hey Skippy. You're not the first guy that's had what you might call 'limited praise' for the 413's. As I said, I've had 'good luck' with them. I think the one I just put in my 42 is rated at 600 CCA. That's good enough for me. Where are you goin' ?? to Indy?? In Potland's relatively mild climate I rarely have to start the (an 'old') car in 100 degree weather - and never below 32. And besides, I wouldn't have 'interstate' or 'napa' or 'les schwab' or 'gi joes' or whatever VISIBLE in a Chevy of mine!! Bill.

Starting the car is way more important on a driver than having a name brand battery like Delco. The last Delco 413-A battery that I had was only 425 CCA and it was a piece of junk, and it had a very short life as well. Many of the fellows that I know won't use that battery in their drivers because of its poor performance, ie. starting the car on hot days, starting the car on cold days, or starting the car with a brand new engine that is a little "tight". I have had many different 6-volt batteries over the years and the Delco 413-A's that I had were absolutely the worst batteries of all of them. The 6-volt battery that is in my '51 Chevy now is a $25 generic battery with high CCA's. It has a one-year warranty, and it has been extremely reliable in starting my '51 Chevy in all types of weather since 1998 and it hasn't quit yet!

I put a generic battery in my '57 also; I think I can get some yellow paint and put "DELCO" on the battery...LOL. that much for a 'correct' battery just doesn't sit right with me.

JYD
Can you still find $25.00 Generic high CCA batteries ?

They are now $39.95.

Thanks ray,

What firm sells them at that price?

Innerstate in Portland.

Thanks!

Hey Skippy, You gotta read the whole post, even if it is a bit long. No doubt a 425 CA 413 would be inferior. I said mine was 600. I understand that won't start a 747. BUT they've started my 54 just fine for years. And it DOES look better than an Interstate or Napa or Schuck's or whatever.

Even if you can still get yours for $25 (and I doubt you can) and I pay $40 for the 413 and let's say they both last for five years. That's $15 bux over five years, or $3 per year for the Delco battery. Hell, some guys spill more beer than that in a month (day ??).

For LESS than a PENNY A DAY, I'll stick with something that looks good. And besides, at 600 CCA it works JUST FINE.

So there.............

Hey Bob: Just noticed 4, count 'em, four pix of the 40. Looks nice. I sure wish I wasn't so 'picture challenged.'

Well anyway, yours look great!

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Bill,

She is my "Sweetie Pie".

Hey Billy Boy Bobble! Ya, gotta read my whole post too! Here is what I said about my current 6-volt battery: "The 6-volt battery that is in my '51 Chevy now is a $25 generic battery with high CCA's. It has a one-year warranty, and it has been extremely reliable in starting my '51 Chevy in all types of weather since 1998 and it hasn't quit yet!"

Did ya see it? $25 for the battery way back in 1998!!! Not in 2005! Now they are between $35 and $45 depending upon the brand of battery you purchase.

Cool.......glad that the 413-A works for you. However, I don't care if your 413-A has 40 zillion CCA's, I still wouldn't have one of those things if ya paid me. ha ha! Never had one that was any good.....period! And, how the battery looks doesn't matter to me either....'cause looks ain't everything when it comes to a battery for a driver. Looks only counts if you are going to show the car with the hood up or have it judged.........or if you are searching for a cute redhead to take to the car show with ya. :eek:

As many times as I start my car in cold weather or in hot weather, your 413-A would be toast. :cool2:

I also use a generic batery,once you take off all the stickers and glue residue it loks pertty good and fires up real good,chef-

At one time, many years ago, someone was selling stickers with the proper information on them to place on an after market battery.

Anyone seen them lately and who is selling them?

What were the dimentions of the stock 1940 automobile battery?

Ray, I haven't seen the stickers you're talking about for a long time. Maybe The Filling Station or Chev's of the 40's would have some info on those stickers.

The last 'sticker trick' I did was with the 'older style' red and white 413-A stickers. I got those from the Delco rep that I used to do business with when I was in the advertising business. I guess you'd say he gave 'em to me for my 'collection' of automotive stickers. Of course what I did was 'peel off' the stickers on the 'generic' battery and replace those with the 'Delco' stickers. One on top and one on the side of the battery. Looked great. (Unless your name is 'Skip' or 'Elvira' or something like that!!!)

That's sorta like the old 'trick' of using a Napa voltage regulator but having a Delco cover on it. Not that I'd do such a thing. But I have heard it's been done!

42bill,what other tricks do you have up your sleeve???chef-

Hi BigBob,

The battery in 1940, make & model: Delco 15X1 was 7" wide, 9" long, 8-9/16" high. 6volts/100amps/hr. 7amp charging rate. 3 side by side cells with 15 plates each.

1940 Chevrolet Specifications for Passenger Cars & Trucks - page 62

Keith, you should put your '51 in the HPOCF class at VCCA shows for all to see and learn from since it still has all of its original pieces and parts and paint, interior, etc.

Thanks Keith!! :)

Hi Gator,

First, I don't know what "HPOCF" class is or if there are any VCCA shows near me. Also, the paint is getting rough looking and all the chrome needs to be redone. I use the car as a driver when home from offshore and go to a few cruise-in's and maybe one show a year.

When I do go to any event, I let folks sit in the car, explain some of the accessories of interest, usually the traffic light viewer and how it works, that sort of thing. Plus, it is nice to hear the stories of the people who use to be around these cars when mine was new and the delight of some who have never sat in a car like this.

Other than that, I just drive it. :)