[Chevelle-list] Battery Question

[Rick Schaefer]

  You'd probably need a special paint that will stick to the battery but I'd
say t hat its workable.    I'm not sure if it would make things easier but
did you see this on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OPTIMA-BATTERY-COVER-PAINTABLE-RED-BLUE-OR-YELLOW_W0QQitemZ190081506668QQihZ009QQcategoryZ33574QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Cheaper yet:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Battery-Cover-RED-Optima-D34-78-34M-34-1050-34-78-1050_W0QQitemZ140084700620QQihZ004QQcategoryZ33574QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

On 2/16/07, Denny Shewmake <denshew at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> I am using a four year old Optima Red Top in my '71.  I like it because it
> holds up well when the car is not started for several weeks (or more) at a
> time.   It is also a little lighter than a regular battery.
>
> My problem is I think the red top really looks out of place when showing
> the
> car.   Might paint it black, but wanted to see if there were any comments
> or
> gotcha's before I get serious about it.
>
> Of course it will still have the six pack look, but the shiny red top
> (which
> to me stands out like a sore thumb) will be gone.
>
> Thanks, Denny
>
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
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