Original model t battery?
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Re: Original model t battery?
Yes. Just missing the wood carrying case box for the battery innards!
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Re: Original model t battery?
Later versions for the T used a rubber case
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Re: Original model t battery?
Pretty cool Robert, is the warranty up yet?
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Re: Original model t battery?
Thanks for the info. That’s an awesome relic. The wooden case was there but was rotten and falling apart. I picked up another one in good shape at a car show for the battery for $20.
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Re: Original model t battery?
You have a rare piece there, and should take care if it for future reference. I've not seen the guts that you have presented in that manner. The wood battery cases show up from time to time, as well as the hard rubber ones posted above. Neat item!
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Re: Original model t battery?
I agree with Larry! I have been trying to accumulate enough parts to build a display battery for several years. I have the wood case, one cell cover, and three of the screw-on caps. Still looking for two more cell covers, three of the hard rubber "jars", and all of the lead terminals and connectors. Maybe something will turn up at Hershey.
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Re: Original model t battery?
There is a NOS wood battery case on ebay now! Unfortunately, they are asking $200 for it!
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Re: Original model t battery?
It can't be that hard to make one ! The photo of the Ford battery with the Ford script stamped on the cell straps clearly shows the joinery that was used. Making reproductions as a paying venture may well prove $200. is pretty reasonable at that ?
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Re: Original model t battery?
Someone should make a silicon mold of the terminal connectors & caps.
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Re: Original model t battery?
Here is the battery case that I bought for $20. I was wondering how rare this was so thanks for the information
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Re: Original model t battery?
Don’t know why the picture showed up sideways.
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Re: Original model t battery?
How rare is my battery?
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Re: Original model t battery?
You done good to find a wood battery box for $20. I have seen most sell for $100. +
I would also guess that your battery is pretty rare. I would have thought most were trashed when they were no longer serviceable.
I would also guess that your battery is pretty rare. I would have thought most were trashed when they were no longer serviceable.
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Re: Original model t battery?
I hope you can locate a wood box for your innards!
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Re: Original model t battery?
I have the wooden box for it. Would like to find out how rare the battery is.