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Old 12-05-2001, 02:36 PM
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Default Re: Car Gallery on Batterytoppers

Like Brian says...it's not gonna fool most car guys, or especially car judges, but I think it's a lot better to glance in and see what appears to be an R-59, versus your run of the mill sealed unit. And, once you've had an R-59 "pop the cherry" on your engine compartment, then you are gonna be a little gun shy. Plus, it's nice to have the extra juice of a modern battery for when that big block is just a tad warm and is not really wanting to start...

[Man, I hope Casey doesn't see that remark about something "appearing" to be something it's not! He may think I'm switching over to SA!]

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Old 12-06-2001, 12:40 AM
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I doubt anyone would try and fool a judge with a topper but they are excellent for a driver with a real battery. They fool the eye at first glance.I've had an R-59 pee all over a nice fenderwell too.
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Old 12-06-2001, 02:02 AM
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I don't have a frame off car. But I learned the hard way with a repro R-59 that cracked. Toppers all the way for me. Just my $2.
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Old 12-06-2001, 03:09 AM
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I must be doing something wrong with my R-59's.I've had two now in my Camaro.The first one lasted 7yr on a driver.I think as long as the electrolyte level is just covering the plates and your charging system is in good shape there is no reason the R-59 can't live in peace.I've always had one of those battery mats between the battery and the tray and never had anything on it.I may just have good luck,check you levels........

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Old 12-06-2001, 12:03 PM
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I must admit,I have never seen an R-59 pee either.I bought mine right after resto n 1994,and she is still going.Just keep the Battery Tender on it each day,check the levels each month,and drive it May-November.I had no idea they could leak so frequently.In that case I could see a market for this Topper.
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Old 12-06-2001, 01:12 PM
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First repo R59 I had lasted more than 3 years in a L78 Camaro. The Restored # 30 ZL1 I had later had to be torn back apart because of a leaking R59 that even made a mess of the sub frame. When they first came out a friend sent about 5 of them back one after the other as they all leaked as soon as you filled them . All leaks were down in a corner. I think I have two now that don't leak.
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Old 12-07-2001, 01:45 AM
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Mine cracked....not sure why.It lasted a long time before that happened.
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