[ericisback]

I'm trying to determine the correct look for an original battery for a 1965 GTO. I found this thread from 2014 with some great info:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...hlight=battery

specifically, one of the responders says:

"The term DC12 and R59 could be used together. The 65 GTO came with a DC12 battery but the DC12 battery had different amperage options. If you went to the Pontiac parts department and asked for a DC12 battery then they would need to know what kind of amp options you would need to determine the correct battery. If you told the parts department you needed a R59 then that told them exactly what amp of the DC12 battery you needed. They are the same generic term. A/C cars received larger amp DC12 battery called the R61.

The 65 had the threaded caps with yellow on the caps where the 66 had pressed in caps with the half moon Rochester logo on them that I think was a different color. Also the 66 was the 1st year of one of the caps having a tab that went into the cell with an eye to determine if your battery was good or not."

So, based on this info, to confirm, depending on whether I want a battery or topper, this is the look I should be going for, correct (see photos)? Thanks for any help!

[Cardo]

Yes the one you pictured is correct. The information in the thread you quoted is wrong though, DC12 and R-59 look totally different, and R-59 is not correct for 1965.

[ericisback]

Originally Posted by Cardo

Yes the one you pictured is correct. The information in the thread you quoted is wrong though, DC12 and R-59 look totally different, and R-59 is not correct for 1965.

Is the correct battery for 1965 called a DC12?

[Cardo]

Yes. If you look closely at the first battery pic you posted it's embossed in the side of the battery. Reproductions are available. https://batterycentralmall.com/produ...65-delco-dc12/