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daveymc29 · 11-15-2014, 11:26 PM

Optima or over the counter lead acid? Are there options with the Optima? I see venders that advertise them for about (+ or -) $175.00 while the local O'Reily's is saying less. Amazon about $116.00, w/free shipping, which is less than the lead acid at some venders. Are there different sizes of 6V Optima batteries? If so, what is the proper number for a Model A?

Mike V. Florida · 11-15-2014, 11:44 PM

It has been presented here on Fordbarn that the new optima batteries are nowhere near as good as they once were.

ronn · 11-16-2014, 12:20 AM

I find the Optima's superior over any other choice. This was a thread on here not long ago. May want to go back and check that thread.....
Yes, Amazon has by far the best pricing on the 6 volt delivered and what I have bought 2x and with great success.
some swear by them and some dont like them, and as Mike said, there is the opinion that the quality has dropped, though not my experience.
one size 6 volt..........

Gary Karr · 11-16-2014, 11:29 AM

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11-15-2014, 11:26 PM	#1
daveymc29 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,554	batteries Optima or over the counter lead acid? Are there options with the Optima? I see venders that advertise them for about (+ or -) $175.00 while the local O'Reily's is saying less. Amazon about $116.00, w/free shipping, which is less than the lead acid at some venders. Are there different sizes of 6V Optima batteries? If so, what is the proper number for a Model A?

11-15-2014, 11:44 PM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: batteries It has been presented here on Fordbarn that the new optima batteries are nowhere near as good as they once were. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

11-16-2014, 12:20 AM	#3
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,787	Re: batteries I find the Optima's superior over any other choice. This was a thread on here not long ago. May want to go back and check that thread..... Yes, Amazon has by far the best pricing on the 6 volt delivered and what I have bought 2x and with great success. some swear by them and some dont like them, and as Mike said, there is the opinion that the quality has dropped, though not my experience. one size 6 volt..........

11-16-2014, 11:29 AM	#4
Gary Karr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,486	Re: batteries Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just got an Optima from StreesideAuto.com for $112.59, free shipping.