New Delco R-59 Sealed Battery Survey

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09-16-2005, 08:24 PM

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Re: New Delco R-59 Sealed Battery Survey

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......the plastic has shrunk significantly where the ribs inside the battery top are so it has a Cheap plastic look.......

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Ken,

Take a look at the attached photo. This is the original R79 battery from my Chevelle. Note the indentations on the top where the cell walls attach. Does your repro look anything like this?

Dennis

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