RE: IML: Battery for a '56

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

The original battery for your car is a BCA Group number 27.  These are still
common and easily available from many sources, as they are a favorite with
the RV and boat crowd.  You may have a little trouble finding them with just
the plain old fashioned post terminals, many of the current group 27s come
with extra terminals on top for the RV and Boat uses.  However, I believe
Interstate still makes a plain group 27 also.

The group 27 battery is likely to be the highest CCA rating you can buy, so
it is an excellent choice for any car with enough room for it, by the way. I
use them in my 67, 68 and 81 cars too.

Dick Benjamin

-----Original Message-----
From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeff Cantor
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 2:49 PM
To: IML
Subject: IML: Battery for a '56

It seems I've killed the battery in my '56 trying to start it after  
rebuilding the carb (more on that subject in another post).  Since  
I'm almost positive that the battery that is in the car is not the  
right size, I'm looking for advice on what IS the correct size.  Mind  
you I'm NOT looking to start a big long discussion on battery brands  
- we all have our favorites - and I'm not looking for information on  
OEM look-a-likes.  What I need is the battery number in today's  
sizing/labeling scheme that the typical know-nothing behind the parts  
counter can find.

Thanks,
Jeff
'56 Sedan
Trenton, NJ


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