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TR2/3/3A Battery suggestions

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campbellbennet

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I'm ready to buy a battery for my TR3A restoration project. I've looked at the "Lucas" branded clones at Moss, VBM, RF, etc. but don't like the prices. I found a place on-line in Ohio (I think) that manufactures "classic" batteries, but didn't like their price either, although they were very pleasant to talk to. I hate to go Wal-Mart and stick one of their's in my beautiful engine bay, so what have others of you done for a battery?
 
Just get a good black battery with the poles in the right place and enjoy the car.

You could buy a disguised box like this

downtoearthautoelectrics.co.uk

Vintage Classic Car Battery Box Cover - Down to Earth Auto Electrics

The latest product from D2E for your classic and vintage ride - hide those unsightly modern batteries! Sturdy, thick wall and lightweight fiberglass designed by us and made exclusively for us here in the UK. Two models - one slip cover for the modern 069 battery , one with terminals moulded in...
downtoearthautoelectrics.co.uk

Or just cough up for the period look you want as it should last 10 years which spreads the cost.
 
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