'70 Z 28 correct battery, side or top mount post?

47Hammer · #1 03-05-2006, 03:36 AM

I'm in need of a new battery for my '70 Z28 and want to buy the correct battery. Do I need a top post or a side post or does it really matter? Thanks.

Jacsey 70Z · #2 03-05-2006, 03:55 AM

The correct battery is the R79 side post. I believe this was the first year for the side post.

**Steve Shauger** · #3 03-05-2006, 04:22 AM

Side post batteries were available on camaros late spring of 69.

47Hammer · #4 03-05-2006, 09:14 PM

Thanks guys, does anyone have pictures of the battery and cables? Most of the engine conpartment pictures don't show the battery up close.

Jacsey 70Z · #5 03-05-2006, 09:45 PM

Not the greatest picture, but all I had on hand.

**MosportGreen66** · #6 03-05-2006, 10:25 PM

Speaking of batteries... where can I find a new screw to connect the battery cable to the battery?
The one I have on the '70 is badly stripped and needs replacing.

47Hammer · #7 03-05-2006, 10:51 PM

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Not the greatest picture, but all I had on hand.

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Thanks Jack, that helps alot. it looks like the negative cable is streched a bit, is that original?

**Mr70** · #8 03-06-2006, 05:57 AM

Here's an NOS one,dated July 30th,1969 I've had for awhile.

**Mr70** · #9 03-06-2006, 05:59 AM

These Originally had 3/8 Positive terminal & 5/16 Negative terminal outlets.In 1971 when the R89 replaced this battery,they used 3/8 terminal outlets on both.

**Mr70** · #10 03-06-2006, 06:00 AM

For reference.

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