c-30 Battery

[Micmac]

Not sure if this is right forum section. I see a "bigger than C-30" Forum and this one. Please forgive any transgressions. I just bought a C-30 dump a few weeks back. The P.O. has an oversized battery dangling in the battery box. Any ideas where I could get a modern one to stuff in there that actually fits. I know I had similar issues on my '63 Fleetside. Thanks folks.

[Getter-Done]

Yeah, this is the right section in the forum.

Do you have a Costco near you?

They are building one here close to me.
I hear that they sell batteries.

[palallin]

Micmac, a Group 24 battery fits the stock tray, maybe others. Not quite sure what you mean by [I]dangling[I]. Is the battery too big?

[Micmac]

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...oc=plp&loc=plp

Canadien Tire says this one works. 127 USD. It's a 5 minute drive from here is customs isn't busy. I bought a battery for my 2500 Diesel back in the winter here in Maine, over $250 USD
If y'all have suggestions I'm all ears.

[Micmac]

Originally Posted by palallin

Micmac, a Group 24 battery fits the stock tray, maybe others. Not quite sure what you mean by [I]dangling[I]. Is the battery too big?

Yes, dangling by bungee cords, about 2 inches longer than the tray. Thanks for prompt reply!

[Micmac]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Yeah, this is the right section in the forum.

Do you have a Costco near you?

They are building one here close to me.
I hear that they sell batteries.

Closest COSTCO is in Canada, 60 miles from here in Saint John New Brunswick. I used to live near Mountain City in NC until I moved up here

[Getter-Done]

I used to get them at Walmart also.

I try to support my Local Mom and Pop auto store now a days,
That is the only reason I don't still get them at Walmart.

They had the highest price for the core return price.

[Micmac]

I try to do that as well. Up here though it seems they have a "We got em by the short and curly's so we will charge whatever" attitude. I'm thinking they didn't get the memo about online shopping. It virtually is a 2 hour drive to any city large by Maine standards. Really try and I do not shop in Chi-Com Mart.

[LockDoc]

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Yep, Group 24. Just make sure you get the posts on the correct side, they make them both ways....

LockDoc

[jumpsoffrock]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Yep, Group 24. Just make sure you get the posts on the correct side, they make them both ways....

LockDoc

I caused myself a whole world of hurt once because of this...




OP, go buy one from o'reillys or Autozone, they're open 7 days a week for 12+ hours, and I have had great luck with their battery's lasting.

[67 twins]

I've found that the auto parts store is about the most expensive way to buy a battery. Look for an independent battery dealer. Around here I use Ellis Battery. Way cheaper than the auto parts store.

[Micmac]

Thanks Guys. I'm not up to speed on these newer trucks, I'm used to my '63! I got lots of questions. The more I mess around with this truck, the more I like it. It's never going to be a beauty queen like my C-10, but it is certainly going to help with the chores around here on the property. I always got wood to cut, gravel to haul, and landfill trips. I will be asking lots of questions.

[jumpsoffrock]

Originally Posted by 67 twins

I've found that the auto parts store is about the most expensive way to buy a battery. Look for an independent battery dealer. Around here I use Ellis Battery. Way cheaper than the auto parts store.

Yeah but you pay for convenience. Some of the local battery places aren't even open on the weekends, and if you get stuck on a trip out of town, that's the end of it. I can break down in any town with an autozone and get a free battery for 5 years.

Obviously if someone doesn't want the added convenience, then go cheaper.

[StingRay]

Group 24 for top post and 74 for side post. Those combo post batteries will do just fine as well. If it's a 10 inch battery it'll likely fit as along as the post orientation is typical GM and not the opposite Ford/Toyota style.

[Micmac]

Thanks Guys!