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[CharlieC66]

I may need a new 6v battery. Who carries them?

[Blue Baron]

Google "Optima 6 volt battery" and buy one online. You don't want any other type of 6-volt battery in your VW.

[CharlieC66]

That would be my first choice. What about mounting?

[Blue Baron]

Any way you want. On my '66 sunroof I made an elevation tray from a plastic kitchen drawer silverware holder. I mounted the battery on its side and installed new battery cables. It fits very neatly under the back seat. On my '63, my buddy fabbed up a steel bracketry mount with strap to hold the battery upright.

[CharlieC66]

I guess that answers the question about it being too tall to mount standing up.

[Blue Baron]

It makes no difference if it stand up or is on its side. The only thing they don't recommend is upside down.

[branston]

I may need a new 6v battery. Who carries them?

Napa has the right 6v battery too, they got mine next morning for around $100 no complaints

[Roadbug]

NAPA has it. The part# is 5019L. It has 575 cold cranking amps.
Fully charged it's just like the original. They last about 4 years.
And the original 66 VW battery cover fits it.
My lat wo Optima 6 volt batteris didn't last 6 years long and they just floated around under the back seat.
See you NAPA store to order one. Made by Johnson Controls, just like Die Hard, Interstate, etc.

[Blue Baron]

I have three 6-volt Optimas, and my oldest is still going strong after (counting fingers) 10 years! I'd never go back to corroded cables and rust holes through the floor. But it's just a friendly difference of opinion.