Battery for 65

[65muzzy]

Need to replace my battery in the 65. Any recommendations as to which battery (brand) and from where. I need one that has the same mounting points as the factory battery and preferably black. I’m in Sydney Thanks in advance.

[scollist]

It's almost impossible to find a battery that is the right size lengthwise and also has the clamp down tabs on the bottom at each end.

I ended up going with a Century 68MF https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/century-century-ultra-hi-performance-car-battery-68-mf/602501.html which is about an inch short, but is 640CCA.  But it is bright yellow - so not incognito black that you're after.  SuperCheap also has their own brand which is black but it is only 480CCA.

I clamp it down on the engine side, and also use a separate over the top battery hold down clamp like this https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/projecta-18cm-7-battery-hold-down-clam/SPO3956342.html.

[scollist]

P.S. $201 for the Century 68MF from Batteries Direct in Peakhurst NSW.

[AussiePhil]

Hey Muzzy,
Yes, definitely go for Century!
I bought one the other day.
Cheers Phil.

[nickd]

I bought a battery listed for a BMW about 10 years ago from Repco. Perfect Fit and Black.
Have since changed it to another car and replaced it with one from a Benz. Slightly higher but still fits, also black.

[GEOFF289]

I've bought four batteries here in the last couple of years for diverse cars - my '66, my daily Benz, my old Rodeo and my daughter's Kia Rio. I highly recommend them.

https://www.everybattery.com.au/online/product-category/automotive-batteries/car-batteries-by-car-make/ford/ford-mustang/1963-1977-ford-mustang/

They have outlets in Merrylands and Penrith.

[Bucks]

Delkor or AC delco make a 580cca that fit the factory brackets.
way better than century, I normally get 7 to 10 years out of them.

[pmb0186]

Vote yes for repco by the way repco batteries are made by century

[AussiePhil]

Hey all,
I just think we should buy Australian every chance we can.
At least Century gives us that option!

I didn’t have a good run out of Delkor or Supercharge batteries.

Cheers Phil.

[Herman]

Vote yes for repco by the way repco batteries are made by century

I've used Repco batteries for our cars as well and they've black outside skin colour
https://www.repco.com.au/en/globes-batteries-electrical/car-battery/car-batteries/c/1862917987

[65muzzy]

I’m leaning towards the repco battery but they are 231mm long and I’m after one that’s 255mm long. I would like to fit the autolite cover also.

[AussiePhil]

Hey Muzzy,
Century do a black battery in the prefix DIN.
You’d have to check with the dealer about correct post polarity if that concerns you.

https://www.centurybatteries.com.au/products/car-batteries

Cheers Phil.

[Herman]

I’m leaning towards the repco battery but they are 231mm long and I’m after one that’s 255mm long. I would like to fit the autolite cover also.

Unfortunately you'll enlarge the battery terminal holes as they are slightly different compared to the original version

[65muzzy]

After speaking to many distributors, unfortunately no one is making batteries which clamp on the short side. I therefore made my own clamp which goes over the battery which is covered by the cover. I still used the original clamp imitating the clamping process. I sprayed the clamp black and also used black tape along the top so that it will never short out the battery. I hope this helps others

[6R07K]

Hi,

I've always had great performance and life out of Optima redtops. Current battery is still going well after 5 years and being cooked by two regulators! Think it's the 34R that clamps on the short side. Unfortunately not very original looking though.

[AussiePhil]

Hey Muzzy,
I just happened to be googling on eBay last night.
You can pick up a Autolite (replica?) on Auction for $1500 starting price.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/403675772934

Cheers Phil