Anyone bought a 6 volt battery recently?

[28 Special Coupe]

Hey guys, I'm needing a new 6 volt battery for my A and I'm having a little difficulty finding one that will fit properly. Have any of bought one recently from a national chain parts store? If so, which store and which battery did you buy? Did it fit properly, or did you have to modify something? Thanks for your help!

[Mike in NRN IN]

I got my 6v battery from Big R (a farm store) and it fit perfectly. No mods needed. I can't remember the name brand. It has worked flawlessly for two years now.

[James Rogers]

Bought one from Oreilley's just a couple of months ago. I would have to go out and look to see the numbers but it worked fine and nothing had to be modified except it was a little short and most manufacturers have a spacer thatclips on the bottom which makes it right.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Group 1 is what you need.

[wardkew]

Bought mine from NAPA. A little smaller than original.

[Gary WA]

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Interstate Group 1 6volts fits perfect.

[Jordan]

Tractor Supply sells them. just ask for a 6v tractor battery

[Preacher]

I was told the 6 volts only come in a few sizes, went to NAPA with my dead one. fit right in.

[Special Coupe Frank]

There are three standard sizes of six-volt battery today:

Group 1 ( smallest, fits Model T, Model A, Chevys with the battery under the floor...)

Group 2 ( will NOT fit the tray in a T/A Ford, Chevy; used on 1935-'55 MoPar, etc)

Group 3 ( Heavy truck, usually wired in series for 12-volt or 24-volt operation )

Then there's the "long skinny battery", as used by Buick, Packard, Caddy in the '40s & early '50s...

Group 1 is what you need. If it's a little short, a plywood spacer will take care of that.

[28 Special Coupe]

Thanks for all of your responses. They were very informative. I wasn't familiar with the fact that batteries are classified as Group 1, etc. Now I'll at least know what to ask for when I go to the parts store.

[Ray64]

I got a better price at Tractor Supply

[corvette8n]

I went looking for a 6V battery at Tractor Supply for my FORD 8n, but they were out(group 1), I checked Autozone on my way home and they had one on the shelf, cheaper than TS also.

[kp]

I got mine from Car Quest ,made in the USA .3years old now and doin fine.

[d.]

Sears DieHard Vintage series, Group 1. Plenty of power. a great guarantee and fits well. Available at any Sears store with an auto center.
Most importantly...use correct 6v cables which are 2.0 guage and run an extra ground cable to the transmission or bellhousing. Make certain the connections are clean and tight, then smear with grease over them to prevent corrosion.

[28 Special Coupe]

Thanks again for all of your responses. I found a battery that fits perfectly at O'Reilly Auto Parts. I had difficulty finding it online initially because it's listed in the Commercial Battery section. Anyhow, for anyone looking for a battery in the future, it's a Super Start - Commercial Battery, Part Number 1. Yep, you read that right, Part Number 1. That's undoubtedly a reference to it's Group 1 classification.

[Ralph Round rock]

Just bought one at Autozone. It fit perfect. Paid 82.00 for it.
Ralph at Round rock, Texas

[Special Coupe Frank]

Originally Posted by Ralph Round rock

Just bought one at Autozone. It fit perfect. Paid 82.00 for it.
Ralph at Round rock, Texas

Ouch !

Been a few years since I bought one, but the last was a Group 1 from Sam's Club for about $40.

Maybe that was before the big spike in metal commodities.

[Ken/SC]

Advance Auto Parts.

[Jerry Wilhelm]

I purchased mine from WallMart.

[roccaas]

O'Reillys.

Taped the receipt to the side of the battery, good for SEVEN years.