1968 Battery

[teamlo]

I would like to make the underhood of my '68 look a bit more original. I am interested in knowing if anyone has purchased a black Group 24 battery and added the "Autolite" top cover to it, to make the car look a bit more original. The car is a driver, so I am interested in a maintenance-free battery that would at least look the part, more so than what I have in the car now. I know there are reproduction maintenance-free "Autolite" batteries, but they are a little pricey. Just interested in knowing specifics, in terms of brand someone may have used (NAPA, Sears, etc.).

Thanks,

Terry

 

[Ruppstang]

It is best to buy the top and check the fit before you buy the battery. I look for a all black case and remove the stickers that the top does not cover. It really does improve the look in the engine compartment but is still a deduction in the Mustang Club of America. Good Luck Marty

 

[hcsstang]

I was at a show one year and when we were leaving I saw one gentleman pull his battery out with one hand. I come to find out that when the old battery died he just cut the top off of the battery and cleaned it out and glued the top back on. So he used over the counter batteries for every day use.

 

[green56]

ght a auyolight battery from auto zone and i think i paid no more then $60 for one that was 2 years ago. I have bought from antique batterys and they never lasted 2 years and they failed

 

[CougarCJ]

I agree with Rupp, see what is going to work.

I have an old Autolite battery guide, (1969 I think).
The Group 24F battery is 10-3/4" long, 6-13/16" wide, and 8-61/64" tall.

Aren't the group 21R or 22HF more accurate for the 200/289/302 Mustang

 

[di81977]

Careful with the covers. I have seen some places selling ones where the red caps are more brown than red. Mine fit over the autolite battery pretty well.

david

 

[Ruppstang]

I agree with Rupp, see what is going to work.

I have an old Autolite battery guide, (1969 I think).
The Group 24F battery is 10-3/4" long, 6-13/16" wide, and 8-61/64" tall.

Aren't the group 21R or 22HF more accurate for the 200/289/302 Mustang

You are right most 200/ small blocks came standard with 22F. The 24F was a optional upgrade. The only topper I know of is a 24F Marty

 

[RedGTvert]

I have bought from antique batterys and they never lasted 2 years and they failed

Should have called them. They have a 4 year warranty. They replaced mine for just the cost of shipping, which was a whole lot less than $60.00 for a battery from Auto Zone.