Date:         Thu, 23 Oct 2003 18:18:28 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
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From:         Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Optima Battery Discussion
Comments: cc: tjhannink@YAHOO.COM
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TJ,

> Any cutting/hacking required to the vehicle?

Both by 85 Westy and 90 Westy Syncro required the "standard" battery box
modification to accommodate the

Optima Yellow Top.

Standard Mod = either notching the back rail or removing it entirely.

Why is yours different?

Lar

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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 05:32:14 -0700

From: TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>

Subject: Re: Optima Battery Discussion

--- "Mr. Polak" <mrpolak@yahoo.com> wrote:

> What Optima model are you using?

I have the yellow top Optima deep-cycle mounted in

place of the stock auxiliary battery under the drivers

seat.

> Any cutting/hacking required to the vehicle?

None, the battery lays on its side with the posts

facing toward the front of the van, reusing the stock

battery cables and hold-down bracket.

Good luck,

=====

TJ Hannink

Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition

Winter Park, Florida

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