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#1287909 11/18/2018 12:49 AM
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1958 GMC 1/2t truck with 270 engine.

Need to replace my battery but not sure what group size i need to look for.


Danny
1958 GMC stepside GMC 302 six cylinder 3 speed OD trans

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Would a group 24 work? Home Depot has a Exide 24 group with 800CCA


Danny
1958 GMC stepside GMC 302 six cylinder 3 speed OD trans

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Measure your battery box. Buy a battery that orients the pos/neg posts the way you need it to.🛠


Martin
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800 CCA is plenty of power.

George


They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing.
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Okay thumbs_upthanks guys


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I believe group 34 be enough for you as I just bought one myself a week ago.

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