Willard Battery

[JayBird]

I'm pleased to report that the restoration went as planned, it took longer than expected and exceeded budget.

[Buzzard]

Grand job!

[JayBird]

I still struggle with the photo options

[StudeRich]

That LOOKS very Original and Studebaker correct, but I saw that empty Case with rotted out Plates, so WHAT powers it Now ?

I am pretty sure you did not restore that for Display Rack.

[acolds]

Nice work but for me back in day battery lasted 2 to 3 years as did tires . If its correct color and size its good for me. Just my view on subject. Around here most replacement batteries were Sears or oil company brands such as Gulf , Esso

[JayBird]

Nice work but for me back in the day battery lasted 2 to 3 years as did tires. If it's the correct color and size its good for me. Just my view on the subject. Around here most replacement batteries were Sears or oil company brands such as Gulf , Esso

While tire performance and life have improved standard batteries have not. I recently purchased a new battery and it was $250+ for a 2-year warranty close to $300 for a 3-year warranty and those were the only choices. Back in the day, it was Sears Die Hard for my replacement batteries.

This battery is not functional I removed all the lead plates and yes it's going to be for display but in the car not on a rack or shelf. The battery that powers the car will be relocated to the trunk.

[jg61hawk]

That is really cool. I always saw the offset battery tops in original factory material and wondered if that was just a glitch in the photo. I bought reproduction Willard Batteries and the tops always are in a row. You are saving history. NICE JOB!

[BobWaitz]

Wow! I never thought about restoring a battery. My first thought would be somehow fitting a smaller battery inside the case to make it appear original -- kind of like the innards of a 9-volt battery.

Great job!