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#91536 04/26/2005 2:05 PM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 63 | Question,... I'm in need of replacing my battery. I have a 41 1/2 ton pickup with a 6 volt system. does anyone know if the Optima 6v battery will fit the original battery box? The diminsions of the Optima battery are 10" long x 3.5" wide x 8" high.
I'm not at home and can't measure for myself.
Thanks.
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#91537 04/26/2005 7:51 PM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | my optima is 9.5 and just barely fits. the rear portion of the box's rivets could be ground off and the mount moved rearward enough to accomadate the battery. hope this helps. ron.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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#91538 04/27/2005 3:50 PM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 63 | Thanks for the reply,... My batt box is apparently the same as yours and measures 9.5" long. I think I'm going to op'd for the interstate battery to be safe. It's the conventional 6 volt size with 575cca. I don't want to take a chance ordering a Optima and finding out it won't fit.
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#91539 04/27/2005 6:24 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 | I think a few minor modifications would be worth it to get the Optima in there. Wonderful devices.
That said, there are a number of guys on the GMC site with 6-volt Optimas, and I don't think any of them have had any fitment problems, including the guy with a '37. | | |
#91540 04/27/2005 7:33 PM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 63 | To be honest, I would rather have the Optima. The Optima site gives a length of 10". If We b OLD is correct it wouldn't be a problem. I'll keep investigating.
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#91541 04/28/2005 1:46 AM | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 313 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 313 | Make that a guy with a 36 GMC. The Optima sits in my battery box at an angle and I couldn't be happier! | | |
#91542 04/28/2005 3:17 AM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 |  I think if you get down to the fine dimensions of the Optima, you will find that it is the same size as the smallest production battery (Group Size) made to fit your vehicle. I went through this with my 37 Chevrolet pickup and after measuring everything on the battery rack at the local Auto Zone, the Optima case was the size of the smallest Group Size. The top hung over a bit more, but it still fit the box.  And, of course, we all know they are the best!
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#91543 04/28/2005 12:16 PM | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 506 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 506 | Optima batteries are great. Optima batteries were first invented if that is the correct term in the USA. The company then sold the patent to Sweeden or Holland if my memory is correct. Sad.
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#91544 04/28/2005 12:59 PM | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 63 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 63 | I thank all of you guys for helping me. It never crossed my pea brain that I could possibly angle it into my batt box. I think it's about 3.5" wide.
I'm a little reluctant to modify a new battery box.
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#91545 04/29/2005 3:23 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | i have the optima and i wouldn't have anything else. it fits just fine in the standard way. ron
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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