04-14-2023, 03:48 PM | #1 |
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c-30 Battery
Not sure if this is right forum section. I see a "bigger than C-30" Forum and this one. Please forgive any transgressions. I just bought a C-30 dump a few weeks back. The P.O. has an oversized battery dangling in the battery box. Any ideas where I could get a modern one to stuff in there that actually fits. I know I had similar issues on my '63 Fleetside. Thanks folks.
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04-14-2023, 03:56 PM | #2 |
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Re: c-30 Battery
Yeah, this is the right section in the forum.
Do you have a Costco near you? They are building one here close to me. I hear that they sell batteries.
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Re: c-30 Battery
Micmac, a Group 24 battery fits the stock tray, maybe others. Not quite sure what you mean by [I]dangling[I]. Is the battery too big?
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04-14-2023, 03:58 PM | #4 |
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Re: c-30 Battery
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...oc=plp&loc=plp
Canadien Tire says this one works. 127 USD. It's a 5 minute drive from here is customs isn't busy. I bought a battery for my 2500 Diesel back in the winter here in Maine, over $250 USD If y'all have suggestions I'm all ears.
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04-14-2023, 04:02 PM | #5 |
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Yes, dangling by bungee cords, about 2 inches longer than the tray. Thanks for prompt reply!
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04-14-2023, 04:04 PM | #6 |
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Closest COSTCO is in Canada, 60 miles from here in Saint John New Brunswick. I used to live near Mountain City in NC until I moved up here
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04-14-2023, 04:10 PM | #7 |
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I used to get them at Walmart also.
I try to support my Local Mom and Pop auto store now a days, That is the only reason I don't still get them at Walmart. They had the highest price for the core return price.
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04-14-2023, 04:23 PM | #8 |
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I try to do that as well. Up here though it seems they have a "We got em by the short and curly's so we will charge whatever" attitude. I'm thinking they didn't get the memo about online shopping. It virtually is a 2 hour drive to any city large by Maine standards. Really try and I do not shop in Chi-Com Mart.
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04-14-2023, 09:21 PM | #9 |
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Yep, Group 24. Just make sure you get the posts on the correct side, they make them both ways.... LockDoc
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04-15-2023, 01:34 AM | #11 |
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I've found that the auto parts store is about the most expensive way to buy a battery. Look for an independent battery dealer. Around here I use Ellis Battery. Way cheaper than the auto parts store.
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04-15-2023, 09:26 AM | #12 |
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Thanks Guys. I'm not up to speed on these newer trucks, I'm used to my '63! I got lots of questions. The more I mess around with this truck, the more I like it. It's never going to be a beauty queen like my C-10, but it is certainly going to help with the chores around here on the property. I always got wood to cut, gravel to haul, and landfill trips. I will be asking lots of questions.
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04-24-2023, 01:33 PM | #14 |
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Group 24 for top post and 74 for side post. Those combo post batteries will do just fine as well. If it's a 10 inch battery it'll likely fit as along as the post orientation is typical GM and not the opposite Ford/Toyota style.
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Thanks Guys!
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