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Another $300 batt. bites the dust...

Posted: 9/20/07 2:35pmMessage 21 of 26
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Vette(s): 74 mille miglia red 454 auto. Zora's favorite!
Got a question for you. What size is that repro case? Is it big enough to cut the top off at the seam, remove the guts, and stuff an Optima inside? If it is, and you're any good at camoflage, you could have the best of both worlds.
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Another $300 batt. bites the dust...

Posted: 9/20/07 2:45pmMessage 22 of 26
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It sounds as if fixing the battery is a lost cause. It makes sense to have on for every day use, and another for show. It just sucks to lose a $300 battery!!   
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Another $300 batt. bites the dust...

Posted: 9/20/07 3:08pmMessage 23 of 26
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Joel;

When casting ones own bullets (don't ask), one goes to the tire dealer and gets used weights, then, when momma isn't lookin, one heats them in a coffee can (metal, of course) in the oven at around 350 degrees as it's melting point is 327.5 degrees.  One then skims the stuff off the top and pours the molten lead (hopefully one thought to bend the top of the can into a point for pouring BEFORE heating up{trust me}).

Then one pours the lead into the orifice and with the bolt affixed in the bolt hole, inserts the broken piece, allowing it to cool naturally.  I would scruff up both sides of the lead before trying this.
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Another $300 batt. bites the dust...

Posted: 9/22/07 9:57amMessage 24 of 26
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Vette(s): 1978 L-82 Silver Anniversary hotrod. /////////////
In Tenessee we'd call that battery "Tore-UP".....

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Another $300 batt. bites the dust...

Posted: 9/22/07 10:21amMessage 25 of 26
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 auto

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There is a company that makes covers for optima batteries... however, it just gives the appearance of an "generic" vintage battery.. i dont think it would pass judging... and as for stuffing one into a "gutted" case... somehow i dont think it would fit... not saying its impossible... just more than like im-plausible...
 
Casting your own bullets eh Dennis?? just be sure to WELL VENTALATE when melting... you do have all your hair dont ya??? :)

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Another $300 batt. bites the dust...

Posted: 9/22/07 1:53pmMessage 26 of 26
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Vette(s): 1975, 4 speed, L48, NOW Silver mist, Oxblood inside 2003 50th Av Torch RED little brother to 75
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