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mounting an optima battery
A funny thing happen when I tried to mount an Optima battery in my 1980 SC-nothing! The optima has no provisions to be mounted like a regular battery. I'm a decent fabricator so I can make something, but I rather drive the car than spent half a day reinventing the wheel and fabricate a new mount. HELP! I was hoping someone out who's done it could give me an idea where to start or share what they've done. Thanks!
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12-09-2001, 05:04 PM
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Base mount? Hey should have provided a kit that fits around the base....
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12-09-2001, 05:07 PM
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I bought the battery from Pep Boys- you mean there is a kit made by/ for the Optima battery? Jay
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12-09-2001, 05:34 PM
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Yes, Weltmeister makes an adapter that is made to bolt on the the bottom of the battery and then fit in the battery hold down clamps like a larger sized battery would. I'm sure you can make it if you want. Most vendors like Pelican sell them for around $30.
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12-09-2001, 06:49 PM
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Bought adapter 2 yrs. ago. 20,000 miles med/med-heavy street. Have confidence in it for my needs.
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12-09-2001, 08:04 PM
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Thanks to all for the help. I'm charged up by the input and look forward to an electrifying experience!
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12-10-2001, 01:22 AM
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Da cab
