Stock battery

[fallingdown]

Stock battery

I have a stock 1976 Bronco that is in need of a new battery. I would like to replace the battery with a period correct one but am having trouble finding one. There is a company called "Tar topper" that makes a cover that goes on top of a regular sealed battery and makes it look like the correct battery. What other options do I have? or should I just say F*** it and get something like an Optima, interstate..?

Also I should add that I periodically put the Bronco in car shows in the summer.

 

[Justafordguy]

If it's not a show truck just put a modern battery in it. I changed mine out to a 27 series because I installed an electric winch. It now has much more reserve capacity for starting than it did before also.

 

[broncnaz]

Might want to check with the mustang venders although 76 is a little later than they usually cater to but they tend to have all the period correct stuff. really I'd probably just use a regular battery at most just get one that looks similar to what stock would look like. I'm sure your truck is not exactly concurs. Dont even think there is a concurs class for EB's

 

[fallingdown]

Might want to check with the mustang venders although 76 is a little later than they usually cater to but they tend to have all the period correct stuff. really I'd probably just use a regular battery at most just get one that looks similar to what stock would look like. I'm sure your truck is not exactly concurs. Dont even think there is a concurs class for EB's

No its not concurs, i just try to keep it as stock as i can.

 

[DirtDonk]

I'd say the Mustang crowd as well. They can still get those old "Motorcraft" topped batteries from some manufacturers I think. At least I see them in car shows and magazines still.
Personally though, if it's a daily driver at all, I'd go with a modern sealed battery for normal use and keep a vintage battery handy for the shows. That way you might not even have to buy a new one. Just any old stock-type battery would show well.
The new ones are more powerful, probably more reliable, likely even have a better warranty, and most important (in the case of fully sealed types), won't leak acid all over your nice engine-compartment paint.
That last one is why I spend the semi-big bucks on totally sealed AGM batteries for mine. One freeway trip was all it took to ruin my much cared-for paint. Didn't have to poke me in the eye twice!

Paul

 

[73azbronco]

The last thing you need is an acid battery with caps from the 40's under the hood, get a good modern sealed battery and be happy. If someone scoffs at you for having a "gasp" new battery, tell em it's a "green battery";D