I read in one of the magazines about some people taking an old style battery (correct for the year of their car) gutting it out, cutting the bottom off and slipping it over the modern battery. 9 out of 10 people don't even notice. Another idea but more of a pita, is to have a "show" battery that you swap in place when you pop the hood. Or, paint it black. I guess to hide the 6-pack look you could fashion a "skirt" of some sort that fits around the Optima case to give the appearance of a standard rectangular shaped battery. Food for thought never hurts.
Herb -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Denny Shewmake Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 2:08 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chevelle-list] Battery Question I am using a four year old Optima Red Top in my '71. I like it because it holds up well when the car is not started for several weeks (or more) at a time. It is also a little lighter than a regular battery. My problem is I think the red top really looks out of place when showing the car. Might paint it black, but wanted to see if there were any comments or gotcha's before I get serious about it. Of course it will still have the six pack look, but the shiny red top (which to me stands out like a sore thumb) will be gone. Thanks, Denny _________________________________________________________________ Refi Now: Rates near 39yr lows! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate new payment http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9632-17727&moid=7581
