R59 Delco battery topper???

[KnoxvillePig]

Could someone provide the link where I can purchase the piece that is placed on the top of new batteries and it makes them appear as the original R59 Delco Batteries?

Also, does anyone have any feedback or opinions on these?

Thanks

Darrell

[camarojoe]

Toppers Website


As for opinions... mine is that its a cool idea, and fools people that don't know any better, plus it makes a new battery look a little less ugly in a 60's era engine bay.

[KnoxvillePig]

Thanks for your help Joe.


Darrell

[RamAirDave]

I agree with Joe. The original style R59s arent great, and it will at least give a correct "look" to the engine compartment.

[Bavss70]

Darrell,
After you receive the plastic top you will have to spend quite a bit of time finding a good battery to fit underneath. Most batteries are built up too much around the base of the terminals so that the plastic top won't fit down properly. After a bit of a search, I found one that fit well and had clean plain sides to match the original look.
John.

[Ngtflyr]

John,
Can you enlighten the rest of us as far as the brand and model?
thanks,

[Pacecarjeff]

You need one with a flat top.
Delco makes one - or some of the discount auto stores have them too.
I got mine at Sams.

Used to only buy the repros, but they just don't last at all. Go with a topper. Not as disapointing when it fails, just go get another for $49 and switch them.