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Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 11-15-2012, 12:42 AM
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Posted By fiedlerh
The gray flame arrestor caps are correct. Not...

The gray flame arrestor caps are correct. Not sure about the exact date. Possibly for 1974 production. Not sure about 1973 production. Anybody remember?

I have an over-the-counter Delco Freedom...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 05-24-2012, 11:00 PM
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Posted By fiedlerh
Excellent job!

Excellent job!
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 05-22-2012, 10:17 PM
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Posted By fiedlerh
Did you make that yourself? I'll revive the...

Did you make that yourself?
I'll revive the project, but am real busy right know dealing with elderly parents/nursing home/estate sale.
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 05-05-2010, 11:59 PM
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Posted By fiedlerh
Wow! great info! Magazine ads have at least a 2...

Wow! great info!
Magazine ads have at least a 2 month lead time and the people doing the ad may not have the latest product photos. They probably figure most people won't notice anyway.
The vehicle...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 05-04-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 78
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Posted By fiedlerh
Based on that court testimony it appears the...

Based on that court testimony it appears the flame arrestor caps started for the 1974 model year. I need to find other ways to confirm that. I asked Rocky Rotella if he had any early Delco battery...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 05-04-2010, 12:47 AM
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Posted By fiedlerh
I saw that too. It was for sale locally. Sounds...

I saw that too. It was for sale locally. Sounds like labeling was done in anticipation of the new law.

I did a little internet digging on the law and came up with this from 1974 referring to...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 05-03-2010, 12:42 PM
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Posted By fiedlerh
Canamman, Is your battery hold down original, NOS...

Canamman, Is your battery hold down original, NOS or a reproduction? It's looks a little different than mine.
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 05-03-2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,467
Posted By fiedlerh
Yes, but I'm finding out there were dozens of...

Yes, but I'm finding out there were dozens of Delco battery numbers. I suppose it would make sense to do the R89S and the R89W since those batteries are being reproduced plus the R89 for the standard...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 03-19-2010, 12:30 AM
Replies: 78
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Posted By fiedlerh
I've been looking into the repro stickers and...

I've been looking into the repro stickers and have the artwork done. It seems Delco had dozens of battery numbers for vehicle variations over the years. The 3 most popular appear to be R89, R89S and...
Forum: 73-77 A-body TECH 03-04-2010, 12:24 AM
Replies: 78
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Posted By fiedlerh
I suppose I should have some printed if people...

I suppose I should have some printed if people are interested.

My original 74 battery is smooth, not textured like the reproduction. Did Delco change to a textured finish at some point?
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