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Offline Mustanggta67

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Autolite staful battery for 67 with 390
« on: June 20, 2017, 03:50:01 PM »
I am not having any luck finding a source for an autolite staful battery for my 67 fastback with a 390.  please share if you have a source.

TIA

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Re: Autolite staful battery for 67 with 390
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2017, 03:56:50 PM »
They don't make a correct reproduction and even used ones that will not hold a charge are worth thousands

IF you use the search feature you will find a number of threads that discuss and show pictures of the early version of the AUTOLITE battery with the raised yellow printing

Most settle and take a little point deduction at shows with the 68 and up reproduction currently being made.
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Offline Bob Gaines

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Re: Autolite staful battery for 67 with 390
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2017, 04:38:13 PM »
FYI I overhead heard last weekend someone complaining that the various vendors are back ordered on the repro Autolite batteries(68-70version). I think that has happened the last 2 or 3 years at this time.
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Re: Autolite staful battery for 67 with 390
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2017, 12:03:22 AM »
Anyone ordered a battery from Virginia classic mustang?  I did a forum search and found the comments were in 2011.  Hoping to get fresh info before I order.

http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/mobile/GROUP-24-AUTOLITE-BATTERY-MAINTENANCE-FREE-SEALED-STYLE-P1603.aspx

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Re: Autolite staful battery for 67 with 390
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2017, 12:46:39 AM »
Anyone ordered a battery from Virginia classic mustang?  I did a forum search and found the comments were in 2011.  Hoping to get fresh info before I order.

http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.com/mobile/GROUP-24-AUTOLITE-BATTERY-MAINTENANCE-FREE-SEALED-STYLE-P1603.aspx

Only one or two suppliers make the batteries so they are all the same - so base you choice on the shops return history, customer service, shipping cost and so on IMHO

Sure they will ship it to you in a safe wuick manner if they have them in stock
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Re: Autolite staful battery for 67 with 390
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2017, 03:59:31 PM »
UPDATE:  I order an autolite battery from Virginia Classic Mustang.  Took close to 7 weeks to receive it.  The total cost with shipping was around $300.  It is noticeably lighter than the replica autolite that was replaced.  I guessing 10lbs. Voltage checked good out of the box.  Installed and it seems good.

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Re: Autolite staful battery for 67 with 390
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2017, 08:04:04 PM »
This one , GP 27, is two years old and is in my 69.  Are you saying 10 LBS total or 10 LBS less that your last one ?  Brian
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Re: Autolite staful battery for 67 with 390
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2017, 12:25:44 PM »
10lbs less than the last one.

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Re: Autolite staful battery for 67 with 390
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2017, 02:38:15 PM »
Sure would be nice if this battery was lighter.  On my 69, without a battery strap, it is really a tight fit and fender damage is a real possibility.  Thanks,  Brian
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Re: Autolite staful battery for 67 with 390
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2017, 03:19:18 PM »
Sure would be nice if this battery was lighter.  On my 69, without a battery strap, it is really a tight fit and fender damage is a real possibility.  Thanks,  Brian
I bought a inexpensive battery strap at harbor freight. It attaches to the top posts. It is a must for safer movement of a group 27.
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