'70 Z 28 correct battery, side or top mount post?
 

I'm in need of a new battery for my '70 Z28 and want to buy the correct battery. Do I need a top post or a side post or does it really matter? Thanks.

Re: '70 Z 28 correct battery, side or top mount post?
 

The correct battery is the R79 side post. I believe this was the first year for the side post.

Re: '70 Z 28 correct battery, side or top mount post?
 

Side post batteries were available on camaros late spring of 69.

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Thanks guys, does anyone have pictures of the battery and cables? Most of the engine conpartment pictures don't show the battery up close. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: '70 Z 28 correct battery, side or top mount post?
 

Not the greatest picture, but all I had on hand.

http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL17/1...0/97034829.jpg

Re: '70 Z 28 correct battery, side or top mount post?
 

Speaking of batteries... where can I find a new screw to connect the battery cable to the battery?
The one I have on the '70 is badly stripped and needs replacing.

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Not the greatest picture, but all I had on hand.

http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL17/1...0/97034829.jpg

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Thanks Jack, that helps alot. it looks like the negative cable is streched a bit, is that original? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: '70 Z 28 correct battery, side or top mount post?
 

Here's an NOS one,dated July 30th,1969 I've had for awhile.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...attery0002.jpg

Re: '70 Z 28 correct battery, side or top mount post?
 

These Originally had 3/8 Positive terminal & 5/16 Negative terminal outlets.In 1971 when the R89 replaced this battery,they used 3/8 terminal outlets on both.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...attery0004.jpg

Re: '70 Z 28 correct battery, side or top mount post?
 

For reference.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...attery0006.jpg