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kens65fb · 01-19-2019, 05:06 PM

I recently purchased a 64 C-10.
The battery was very weak, and was definitely not the right one, as it was just plopped in.
What battery group was originally in these trucks, and is there a newer, or better size available?
Also I was thinking of a side terminal battery, as I feel it will make a cleaner looking engine compartment. Any comments or suggestions

**The Rocknrod** · 01-19-2019, 06:13 PM

I did a site search and this thread is very informative - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628596

kens65fb · 01-19-2019, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I did a site search and this thread is very informative - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628596

Seems like this post mostly mentions Optima & deep cycle batteries, I'm not considering either of these.
Seem like a group 24 battery is a good fit ?

**The Rocknrod** · 01-19-2019, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kens65fb

Seems like this post mostly mentions Optima & deep cycle batteries, I'm not considering either of these.
Seem like a group 24 battery is a good fit ?

Where did you get that information? Optima doesnt make group 24 so I hear.

kens65fb · 01-19-2019, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Where did you get that information? Optima doesnt make group 24 so I hear.

In the link you referenced in your earlier post

franken · 01-19-2019, 08:24 PM

Your local parts store has a website where you can search for parts based on your vehicle. This isn't a secret and will provide more accurate info than you'll get from 50 opinions from the internet.

AcampoDave · 01-19-2019, 11:47 PM

I used to have a Caddy with a side post battery and I always found it to be a p.i.a because you couldn't roll with the terminals only half ways kinda tight. It had to be firmly tightened with a 3/8 wrench or it wouldn't crank...i don't like my terminals to be so tight that i cant yank 'em loose in the event of a wiring short....it happened once on my c10....my ignition switch on my later model g.m column had a wire pinch up under there while i was working on it and nasty smoke started billowing. Thankfully i was able to disconnect the battery in a hurry by yanking it loose which minimized the damage.

01-19-2019, 05:06 PM	#1
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 545	Best battery for 64 I recently purchased a 64 C-10. The battery was very weak, and was definitely not the right one, as it was just plopped in. What battery group was originally in these trucks, and is there a newer, or better size available? Also I was thinking of a side terminal battery, as I feel it will make a cleaner looking engine compartment. Any comments or suggestions

01-19-2019, 06:13 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Best battery for 64 I did a site search and this thread is very informative - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=628596 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-19-2019, 08:24 PM	#6
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,052	Re: Best battery for 64 Your local parts store has a website where you can search for parts based on your vehicle. This isn't a secret and will provide more accurate info than you'll get from 50 opinions from the internet.

01-19-2019, 11:47 PM	#7
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,726	Re: Best battery for 64 I used to have a Caddy with a side post battery and I always found it to be a p.i.a because you couldn't roll with the terminals only half ways kinda tight. It had to be firmly tightened with a 3/8 wrench or it wouldn't crank...i don't like my terminals to be so tight that i cant yank 'em loose in the event of a wiring short....it happened once on my c10....my ignition switch on my later model g.m column had a wire pinch up under there while i was working on it and nasty smoke started billowing. Thankfully i was able to disconnect the battery in a hurry by yanking it loose which minimized the damage.



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