Topic: 65-67 group 22 Autolite Battery Discussion

[Andre Romein]

So, this is one of the empty display cases they once had?
Do you have any other images or a description of the processes you used?

[Andre Romein]

i cannot open his pic. message says i need more memory on my pc........don't have it. can it be resized?

[aaatp]

Now that was awesome!!

[J_Speegle]

Looks great in the pictures. Thought someone would figure out how to use 3D printing to make it work. The printing directly on the core is interesting and makes it somewhat limiting but seems to create a better end product

Going to merge this together with the main battery discussion thread since it relates to more than just 65 and will also show the progression through all the points, details and progress over time. That's over in the PARTS section


 

[Andre Romein]

Great job .Best that I have ever seen. +1 on no paint on Autolite letters top and sides.  In its current configuration with the red caps it represents the optional heavy duty battery. Keep in mind that given information in the service specifications manual that the heavy duty 55 AH battery would use the 55 amp red stamped alternator and corresponding C5TF yellow stamped regulator.

i saw that this one is considered as a real battery and referred as a true 65, if it's not then how come?

[CharlesTurner]

i saw that this one is considered as a real battery and referred as a true 65, if it's not then how come?

That's a group 22 battery, it normally would have yellow caps.  The red lettering was probably added or may have been a detail unique only to a service replacement battery.  Below is a pic of an assembly line 22F.

[upsetter]

I've been reading from this website for maybe four years and learned a lot. Probably already forgot some things. I'm as green as the battery caps you are talking about BUT thought it was time to add. I have a connection with a Nascar team and they have FOUR 3D printers and I've already confirmed from my connection, he knows how to work them and can use them. They are backed up. They make parts all the time. He did request a model. Would 24F one from Virginia Classic Mustang do? Just trying to help our situation.

[CharlesTurner]

I've been reading from this website for maybe four years and learned a lot. Probably already forgot some things. I'm as green as the battery caps you are talking about BUT thought it was time to add. I have a connection with a Nascar team and they have FOUR 3D printers and I've already confirmed from my connection, he knows how to work them and can use them. They are backed up. They make parts all the time. He did request a model. Would 24F one from Virginia Classic Mustang do? Just trying to help our situation.

The cost to 3D print an entire battery would be too much to make it feasible.  Most 3D printing will leave lines in the surface, which would require additional effort to smooth out and it still would not look right.  Maybe there are some high end 3D printers that can print smooth?

[67gtasanjose]

I found this battery to fit inside the case with plenty of room for the cables. Specs look good for cranking up an engine too.

The case (bought from Va. Classic a few months ago) has terminals to bolt any connections onto as well.

Now, just to figure out how I wish to mimic the proper top details, closest simulation I have found so far is a yellow lettering label that comes on a Battery topper (fits into the location where the reproduction case has a raised surface for the 68-up style warranty decal).

By the way, NPD NOW CARRIES THE EMPTY SHELL CASES!

"Braille Battery B2618: Advanced AGM Lightweight Racing Battery 18.5 lbs - JEGS High Performance" https://www.jegs.com/i/Braille+Auto/147/B2618/10002/-1?gclid=CjwKCAjw4ayUBhA4EiwATWyBrpcjuaLjjjjWZcMiR6zlDg7llVS7j-N0Ogfc3hZe9PvVnIArnzJMPRoCg9EQAvD_BwE

[carlite65]

what time frame battery are you looking to replicate?

[67gtasanjose]

what time frame battery are you looking to replicate?

67

[Bob Gaines]

what time frame battery are you looking to replicate?

FYI 65-67 group 22 batteries look the same . It is the 68 and up that look different.

[67gtasanjose]

FYI 65-67 group 22 batteries look the same . It is the 68 and up that look different.

I realized just now that I had commented in a Group 22F thread. I am trying to build a 67-older Group 24F, red cap battery. The recent post of 3D printing of the raised yellow letters (on a 24F empty case) within this particular thread, is what pulled me here to comment on the Race Car battery I purchased.

[Bob Gaines]

I realized just now that I had commented in a Group 22F thread. I am trying to build a 67-older Group 24F, red cap battery. The recent post of 3D printing of the raised yellow letters (on a 24F empty case) within this particular thread, is what pulled me here to comment on the Race Car battery I purchased.

You probably got a few people excited that a 22 was available. 65-67 group 24 look the same case wise. 68-up look different. Good info for others on the race car battery. 

[65IVYGT]

Does anyone have a photo of an early (64-66) Group 24 (not 22) Autolite battery...particularly the top. I'd like to compare it to the repos available. I've search the library...but don't see that specific picture (unless I missed it).

Thank you.