I've an Optima in my '59. It's sealed, so I won't get a leak. In fact, I
believe that the electrolyte is a gel, so that the thing can get punctured,
still not leak, and may even operate. I know that the inherent deep cycle
capability is useful if you winch something or do a field weld with cables and
coat hangers. I also know that the Optima does well if you forget to
disconnect the cable and let it sit in the truck for three, three-and-a-half
months. It started a low compression big-block as if it were run yesterday.
I've an optima in my '39 Tudor sedan with it's high compression big-block,
electric fans and high draw electric everything. It survives where other
batteries died in a month. The local Sears battery department got to know me
too well back then. I may have been the reason that they modified they're
guarantee wording.
My daily driver, two tons of car with a moderate compression big block does
just fine with a Sears battery.
I think the point of my ramble is that Optima's are good for heavy duty
applications, but may be overkill for a mild ride. Have you thought about
having a local metal bender put together a nifty battery cover?
"Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net> wrote:
> They're used a lot in real rough 4X4ing. I think mainly because of they're
> rugged construction. Bob K
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
> To: "OleTrucks mailing List" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 10:37 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Optima Battery?
>
>
> > The battery in my '55 seems to have bitten the dust. Before I buy a new
> one I
> > wanted to consider the Optima. I like the high tech look, and what I've
> read
> > suggest they are superior. Is anyone using one? Have any opinions?
> >
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