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3rd Generation 1979 - 1993 => 1979 - 1993 => Topic started by: 79mustangcobra on June 24, 2014, 07:19:43 PM
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I have been looking for one of these for my restoration. I found one, but the owner wants to keep it. Here are some pictures for your restoration reference.
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa306/bassdb/79BatteryTop2_zpsaa830f5f.jpg) (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/bassdb/media/79BatteryTop2_zpsaa830f5f.jpg.html)
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa306/bassdb/79batteryside_zpsf2be9dd2.jpg) (http://s203.photobucket.com/user/bassdb/media/79batteryside_zpsf2be9dd2.jpg.html)
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So that would be a service replacement part. It would not be correct for unrestored. If it were not for the box in the background, it would be hard to tell. I am sure there are some clues like a date code. Probably no low maintenance sticker from the factory. Nice find though and thanks for the photo.
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Just wondering if anybody has or knows of anybody who has a battery like the photo above, of a Motorcraft late 1970's vintage red or black top with a white case, in any condition. I would be interested in buying or just being able to get detailed dimensions off of it so as to try and make a mock up.
Thanks
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So that would be a service replacement part. It would not be correct for unrestored. If it were not for the box in the background, it would be hard to tell. I am sure there are some clues like a date code. Probably no low maintenance sticker from the factory. Nice find though and thanks for the photo.
Kevin, This would be correct for a MCA Concours Class as it was purchased for.
As a MCA Judge, I am a purist, I have judged your SVO. If this battery was presented in an unrestored car, I would find it difficult to mark off from as it is a true 1979 Motorcraft Battery. You know how hard these perishable parts are to find.
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Is that an April 1982 date code on the box?