[burd]

Im in the Process in making the two plastic caps for a Freedom battery complete with the green eye, recently some Deals are going around and they are incorrect, and you don't get the two top caps, you have to paint the case white and tho top of the battery Blue, I have a friend that runs a CNC dept and he is willing to make them. I found some green plexi for the eyes, and I have an Orig Freedom II battery wit all the decals for that battery, were not sure what year the Freedom II started, any info would be great, PY can sell these, if they want, pm me, not sure what GM would want for this, any interest here in mocking up you sec gen cars that have had the freedom batt in it. if there is too muck red tape, Ill just make 4-5 sets for myself and my buddys that have TA's on my site.

[2manyT/A'S]

Sounds interesting to ME.....I'm thinking they first came out in 77?....but will check some info & confirm......78 FOR SURE...My 78 & 80 BOTH came with them new...

[W72-Bandit]

I'd be interested. Are you talking about the case/top and caps?

[burd]

Yes the top caps to look like the real thing. I have a freedom II, and I have a friend that's thinking about selling me one of the empty display freedoms I can use to scan the correct decal. The ones going around was made off of one of the freedom batt radios, it didn't say test indicator by the eye. I have to find the correct color blue too. The batt was white. I'll keep you guys up to date here. There will be a on going thread on my site also.

[burd]

What you would do is buy a flat top battery, paint the case white and the top blue. Then buy my caps and decals, double side tape them on.

[78Macho]

....for any of our Canadian optioned Z49 cars, I have the original battery from my '79 Corvette with the French decals on it.

[Torquewar]

Also like this idea,keeping a eye on this thread.

[burd]

The decals are done, if you would like just a set of the Decals pm me. They go for $20 for the 3 pcs. The caps are going to be a bit longer, I still haven't had my battery measured by my buddy that runs the CNC shop. Prob about Jan on the caps. The first run will have green plexi for the eye, after I run out, I only have a foot long PC will be clear with a green PC of vinyl under. I need to get on the paint colors now.

[SD73]

I'd be interested in decals and the battery if they look like what was used in 73. If you have some pics I could use for comparison that would help.

[burd]

I thought the freedom batt was in the 76 on up?
Not sure about the 73. I'm trying to get a timeline on them but there isn't much to go on.

[SD73]

Originally Posted by burd

I thought the freedom batt was in the 76 on up?
Not sure about the 73. I'm trying to get a timeline on them but there isn't much to go on.

Yeah. It's not easy getting info on these dogs. I have this little diagram of one. It may be the Freedom II that started in '76, but I'm not sure. The maintenance free were availbe in '73 and I think that's the first year for them.

If you want to PM me your email I'll send you some files I've collected on the batteries. I think what I have applies to more the later years batteries you're working on.

[T/A78]

Well, I figured if no one will make a reproduction Of the Delco Freedom  II battery, I'll just make one.  Started with buying Delco Freedom decals from a member, then found pictures of original Freedom II batteries, had decals made up locally and gave it a shot. After all my T/A is a "Bandit" clone so might as well have a clone battery.

[2manyT/A'S]

Looks good!....who's battery did you use?

[burd]

Sorry, that's crap.

[77 Canamman]

Originally Posted by Freedom Expert

Sorry, that's crap.

Hmmm, another Freedom II with the transparent ring around the eye! Apparently, two people decided to swap them out!

[burd]

A small run was made, get one while they last, we prob will sell out this weekend at the show. $75 plus $15 ship. Comes priority, w/ $50 insc. If you want more you can add.
These are exactly like originals. I'm very happy how they turned out.

[T/A78]

I used a napa legend 84, made the "caps" from abs plastic epoxied them to the case.

[MONGO99]

That looks great. I started doing mine tonight.

[burd]

The Freedom Cap Kits are done,they look awesome rite down to the vent in each side and the green eye under Plexi Glass. same kit will work for a top post battery too.I asked GM Herritage center for a timeline, they said 1978 was the start of the Freedom II's. email me if your interested, kit has 2 CNC made caps, 3 decals for the Freedom, 4 for the Freedom II's. comes copmlete ready to paint blue, kit has 2 pcs. of plexi cut for the green eye, one just slightly larger to look correct. alot of time went into this mock-up. just paint the caps blue and silicone or two way tape them on. use the same paint for the Battery Top, unitedfbody1@gmail.com prices to follow i will be placing an order soon.

[burd]

So you know both people, lmao. Whatever. The guy told me it was orig, well the second guys cousins wife said it was her moms brothers orig battery. It came that way,