Battery Purchase Trouble

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
edited June 2012 in HUDSON
The local NAPA, Advance Auto and NTB no longer carry 6V batteries that have the proper size or post location for
my Pacemaker.

Any recommendations? Optima is out due to the $200+ cost.

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  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    Here in GA. we have O'Reilly auto parts, I bought three batteries from them in the last two years. All were 6 volt and the posts were located correctly. The last one was bought about two months ago, I think it was about $79.00 Richie. (all different cars)
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Find a place that carries Interstate Batteries, we have them at the service station I hang out at. Just delivered one for a 39 Hudson 8. Walt.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    edited June 2012
    Carquest can get them or go to a farmstore. All old tractors still use 6 volt. I cant get the group 2L but just buy the group 2. Its alittle smaller but works. Dont know where you live. We have a Blaines farm store and they have them on the shelf for 59.95 exchange.
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    edited June 2012
    I bought mine from Interstate of Las Vegas. It was in stock and fit my Hornet perfectly and has plenty of cranking power. Three other parts stores I tried in Vegas did not have the right size 6 V battery. The engine starts immediately. $110

    Heavy Duty Interstate Batteries
    Workaholic
    2-XHD
    610 CCA
    750 CA

    Lee O'Dell
  • Edwardjohnsr
    Edwardjohnsr Expert Adviser
    I was able to buy one (Rayovac 6 volt size 2) at BatteriesPlus about a year ago.
    Ed
  • RonS
    RonS Senior Contributor
    Get a price on Optima on line at Amazon = $142.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    If you go the 6 volt Optima battery route as I've done, you may want to consider a disguise battery case from Quail Services. They sell a battery case that'll contain your optimal battery and look pretty much like a vintage 6 volt battery.

    Dan
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I've went with the optima route. Usually battery specialty places carry small amounts of 6v car batts. At my local store I bought a 6v 8000amps optima for only $104.00 plus tax guy made a deal since it was the last one on the shelf. Also making batt holders for the small optimas are easy ive made a more than decent one with spare scrap "L" shape Aluminum rail and a box of steel rivets.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Thanks everyone. I will check Optima via Amazon.com and return to the NAPA store with the Interstate 2-XHD number to see about special ordering. The only Interstates in the NAPA catalog had the posts in the wrong place. But this 2-XHD was not in the list.

    BTW, I am in Metro DC. Nearest TSC is one hour away - one way.
  • Hudson Grandpa
    Hudson Grandpa Expert Adviser
    An Optima and an alternator will solve all your problems. Put your charger away. Pics are old engine and new engine.
  • J Spencer
    J Spencer Expert Adviser
    Advance Auto Parts carries a 6 volt battery,- model 1-1. I have one in my 51 Pacemaker
    now. I have had in the past an Optima and a Interstate battery model 1XHD ( a little more power than the group 1). All batteries regardless of make are listed by common group size. Advance batteries are made by the company that makes Interstate's. I work for Advance Auto Parts.

    My car is still 6 volt and I have never had a problem. Two batteries have lasted ten years each and the one in it now is 3 years old. I do not remove it in the winter, nor have I disconnected it. I had it out for a couple months this year while I was painting and detailing the engine.

    Jim Spencer
    WNY/ONTARIO CHAPTER

  • bobdriveshudson2
    bobdriveshudson2 Expert Adviser
    In Florence, Alabama our local Advanced Auto store carries the Optima 6 and 12, have to ask. Good luck, nice looking engine. Bob P
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Jim, Thank you for sharing. I will print this off for the desk monkeys. They typed in 1950 Hudson Pacemaker and said "We don't carry any battery." This will show them they need to quit relying on the computer to answer all the questions.
  • bull_islander
    bull_islander Expert Adviser
    Put an interstate battery in mine last year. Local auto repair shop ordered it and it was in the next day. About $110 as mentioned above.
    The dealers are all over the place. You can search at this link:

    http://www.interstatebatteries.com/cs_eStore/DealerLocator/Default.aspx
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Interstate 2-XHD now in my possession. I was able to get it directly from the regional warehouse 4 miles from the house.
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