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Glass Mat Battery for Type 1 beetle?

Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 2:32 pm
by Jim Ed
What size/group glass matt battery can I get for a 1973 beetle?
I found that a 96R Duralast battery has the same dimensions as a group 42 battery which is the original size for an aircooled Beetle.
I don't mind paying a little more for the 96R battery but, I would rather have a glass matt battery since, it resists vibration better.
Does a glass matt battery need a special battery charger?

Re: Glass Mat Battery for Type 1 beetle?

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:34 pm
by Jim Ed
I think I will get the Duralast 96R battery from Auto Zone.

Re: Glass Mat Battery for Type 1 beetle?

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:29 am
by Kafer_Mike
I believe the the terminals are flipped on the 96R vs 42 so you may need longer battery cables.