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| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 246 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 246 | I have a 53 chevy truck and I was wondering what battery I should use everytime I look one up for a 53 it gives me a 6v I converted to 12v .. Looking for something that fits in original compartment and the proper cranking amps for a later 235 engine .. Thxs | | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 134 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 134 | I'm using a 96R72 it's 600 CCA. I have a 55 235 with a 6 volt starter. Barely bump it 90% of the time and it starts. Looks like this installed. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 388 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 388 | any store should be able to take the dimensions and match it to a 12 volt | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 246 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 246 | You mean the deminsion from the 6v ? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Yes, measure the 6v battery (or the battery-space in the battery holder) and find a 12v battery to match the space (and, preferably, with a top dimension that fits inside the battery hold-down frame).
Years ago, I matched a 12v from Walmart and a 12v battery from Sam's Club.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 8 | I have a 12 Volt Diehard Group 24 Battery in my 54 half ton. Fits perfectly in the original Battery compartment.
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1969 C-10
With - 305 C.I.
Short Wheelbase - Stepside
1986 C-10
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