07-02-2004, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Grapevine,
TX
Cobra Make, Engine: Former Owner/Builder of KMP142 427 Sideoiler, Tunnel Wedge, Aluminum heads, etc.
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Gary:
All kidding aside, when I built 142, I wanted to get as close to the original cars as I could. Against the good advice of the Kirkham Bros, I elected to install two Rebats in series on a NOS battery tray that I happened to luck into. If I were building another car today, I would set it up the same way, but that's me.
Practically speaking these are '60's technology, and despite being made for aircraft, the caps will leak a bit. I periodically pull them out, clean them and "redress" the mounting tray. No problems to date, but they are relatively high maintenance when compared to the stuff available today. If you are going to track it, you may want to reconsider. 142's no trailer queen, but I don't really thrash it, either.....
If you really want the original look of a set of twin Rebats, I can help you out, but I would really consider going the sealed route. Send me an email and I'll try to help.
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