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General Category => Unusual Microcar Discussion => Topic started by: richard on July 18, 2013, 05:02:21 pm

Title: 6 volt batteries ?
Post by: richard on July 18, 2013, 05:02:21 pm

i need a new 6volt black rubber battery as i have neglected, the occasional charge ,mine -  it is definetly dead. this to fit The Gordon , same as Bond Mk C . this is the going rate £80 but i bought from a stall at Beaulieu at aprox £45 . i would like it time for the National and thats the week before Beaulieu .anyone know of a cheaper source please ?THANKS

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-7-Classic-Car-Hard-Rubber-Battery-6V-56Ah-TYPE-421-/190854607714?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c6fd23362#ht_1865wt_1018

Title: Re: 6 volt batteries ?
Post by: Bob Purton on July 18, 2013, 05:15:14 pm

Have you tried these people?   http://www.lincon.co.uk/classic_car_batteries.html

Title: Re: 6 volt batteries ?
Post by: richard on July 18, 2013, 06:00:16 pm

very comprehensive , thanks bob i will have to get my rule out

Title: Re: 6 volt batteries ?
Post by: Barry on July 18, 2013, 06:13:29 pm

I had a traditional Lincon battery for my Morris Isis and I still have it after about 25 years (dead as a dodo).

Lincon are just down the road from where I lived and if they haven't changed in 25 years I would definitely recommend them.
I doubt they will be very cheap but if you already have a rubber battery with terminals they can put new guts in it for you and save some money..

I have heard that you can use the old case and terminals over the top of a modern battery?


£68 inc VAT and postage here I think:-

http://www.griffinbatterycentres.co.uk/component/virtuemart/?page=shop.browse

Title: Re: 6 volt batteries ?
Post by: Big Al on July 18, 2013, 07:58:32 pm

Trojan Batteries who go to Newark, or used to.

Title: Re: 6 volt batteries ?
Post by: richard on July 18, 2013, 08:02:16 pm

thanks all . forgot to mention the battery is a main feature of the under bonnet experience so must also look correct  :-\

Title: Re: 6 volt batteries ?
Post by: burford57 on July 18, 2013, 09:37:01 pm

I've just bought a leisure battery for my camper and one for my portable power pack from a company I encountered at the Stafford Classic Bike Show in April.  Their knowledge, range and pricing impressed me (but, as some of you know, I have a low threshhold of satisfaction so don't set too much store by that!) so it might be worth giving BOM Batteries a call on 01427 753652.
They're in Haxey, near Doncaster.

Regards
Nick D.