I know, I know...not period correct ..but still vintage...

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Old May 23, 2019 | 01:47 PM
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I know, I know...not period correct ..but still vintage...

Just wanted to share a pic of a little "dress up" I did on my battery. I know it's not period correct, but at least it's vintage. And yes, I know, the stickers aren't in the right locations, but I was going more for aesthetics than accuracy.

Yes, I know I could get a battery topper, but I'm not ready to drop 50 bones on one when I could use that money more wisely for another project/upgrade, so I'm good for now😀


Old May 23, 2019 | 02:42 PM
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I like it.
Old May 25, 2019 | 07:09 PM
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Side post what year car is it on.
Old May 25, 2019 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerald Nickels
Side post what year car is it on.
Oops...I forgot to mention that in my OP...it's a 72 Supreme.
Old Mar 21, 2020 | 07:28 AM
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1972? Freedom is wrong for those years, 1976 or 77 up.
Old Mar 21, 2020 | 08:37 AM
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Looks good

probably many OE batteries were replaced w a similar one back in the day
Old Mar 21, 2020 | 08:59 AM
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If the battery consistently produces over 12V & starts the vehicle it’s the battery you should have. If you’re not going concourse and you’re closer to a daily driver, just enjoy your vehicle.
Old Mar 21, 2020 | 09:19 AM
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Thanks for the input guys 👍.
Old Mar 21, 2020 | 08:03 PM
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Looks excellent. Great thinking and a creative solution to "get the look".
Old Mar 22, 2020 | 01:51 AM
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Very cool! did you make these or are they available somewhere?
Old Mar 22, 2020 | 04:05 AM
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Did you put those stickers on a new battery, or is that a top from a old freedom battery? Or is that actually a old freedom battery? Looks good to me...
Old Mar 22, 2020 | 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg Rogers
Did you put those stickers on a new battery, or is that a top from a old freedom battery? Or is that actually a old freedom battery? Looks good to me...
Perhaps?

High Quality Delco Freedom Battery - Decal Set
Old Mar 22, 2020 | 05:43 AM
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Norm is correct...and the "eye" is from an old battery.
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