Reproduction Batteries

[55blacktie]

Are reproduction batteries reliable? I'd rather not spend $300, plus tax and shipping, on a battery that's not reliable/has a short lifespan.

[Joe Johnston]

I've had mine for several years no problems. Its always disconnected and I seldom drive the car.

[ICON 1956]

I have the same repro battery in my 56, I bought it from e Bay for $150.00 I was lucky to find at that price. I always plug it into a battery trickle charger after every drive, even through winter storage. It's always plugged in.I have never had a problem.

[DynoDan’55]

Some ‘55 owners who wanted to stay orig./6V, but also have the best battery, sometimes would put a red-top Optima in a phony case, though I don’t think it was really good enough to fool a concours judge.

[55blacktie]

Reproduction 6V batteries are available, as well as 12V that look like a 6V. Any battery in any car that is seldom driven probably should be kept on a trickle charger, motorcycles, too.

[Daddio]

These batteries have a smaller AGM inside a retro looking case. Keep it on a maintainer when the car is parked/winter stored and it will last many years.

[55blacktie]

AGM is good, but I don't know about the smaller battery. I suppose the outer case can be retained and the battery replaced when it goes out. How is the cranking power with the smaller battery? Thanks.

[Joe Johnston]

How is the cranking power with the smaller battery?

These specs would be given by the supplier when the battery is purchased - just like any other battery. If the cold cranking amps are as good or better than OEM, results would be as expected.