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parb · 02-17-2019, 10:03 PM

Hi,

When I got my 72 Jimmy the battery was weak. I bought a new battery at AutoZone using their computers recommendation for size. While the battery worked well, it didn't work well with the mounting plate that holds the base of the battery down into the battery tray. I ended up winding a strap around the battery box and the battery.

Now that the car is getting done and fully restored I want to get a battery that locks in place using the original mount in the base of the battery box.

So what group size battery do I buy that mounts well to the battery box? Any recommendations?

**Blazerowner** · 02-17-2019, 10:09 PM

I have an optima red top in mine. They come with adapters for different trays.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-17-2019, 10:10 PM

AC Delco 78VPG

parb · 02-17-2019, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazerowner

I have an optima red top in mine. They come with adapters for different trays.

I got the optima red top, none of the adapters that came with the battery worked... Maybe I got the wrong one?

**Blazerowner** · 02-18-2019, 01:21 AM

Strange I’ll have to check mine out but it had a plastic adapter that goes under the original mount. I’ll get a picture.

**Blazerowner** · 02-18-2019, 01:24 AM

Here’s the adapter.

**Blazerowner** · 02-18-2019, 01:27 AM

There’s another puck adapter you can use as well but this worked for me.

02-17-2019, 10:03 PM	#1
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	Battery??? Hi, When I got my 72 Jimmy the battery was weak. I bought a new battery at AutoZone using their computers recommendation for size. While the battery worked well, it didn't work well with the mounting plate that holds the base of the battery down into the battery tray. I ended up winding a strap around the battery box and the battery. Now that the car is getting done and fully restored I want to get a battery that locks in place using the original mount in the base of the battery box. So what group size battery do I buy that mounts well to the battery box? Any recommendations?

02-17-2019, 10:09 PM	#2
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,957	Re: Battery??? I have an optima red top in mine. They come with adapters for different trays. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

02-17-2019, 10:10 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Battery??? AC Delco 78VPG __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-18-2019, 01:21 AM	#5
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,957	Re: Battery??? Strange I’ll have to check mine out but it had a plastic adapter that goes under the original mount. I’ll get a picture. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

02-18-2019, 01:24 AM	#6
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,957	Re: Battery??? Here’s the adapter. Attached Images __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

02-18-2019, 01:27 AM	#7
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,957	Re: Battery??? There’s another puck adapter you can use as well but this worked for me. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

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