Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
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Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
This has been in development for months. Working from an original Willard SW-2-116 battery, a 1944 Willard catalog, a 1943 Association of American Battery Manufacturers service manual, original and archival photographs of installed batteries, support from fellow G503r Bryanbdp who is also a CAD draftsman as well as design help and advice from several other Jeep owners and restorers we present the “Battery Topper”.
This is our pre-production prototype. We are still doing the final design of the cell connectors and sorting some production details. There will be another announcement when these are available for sale.
“Battery Topper” is designed as a drop on cover for the NAPA/Deka Group 2 Commercial batteries. This cover requires no modifications to the battery and can be installed in minutes. The caps are simply glued to the stock battery vent caps. In the event you need to replace your battery, even while on the road you can simply switch the caps, move the cover over and return the old battery for your core fee without losing the “Battery Topper”.
Here it is on the bench fitted to some RFJP battery tray, hold down and J hooks: Here it is installed in Mat Curtis' MB.
This is our pre-production prototype. We are still doing the final design of the cell connectors and sorting some production details. There will be another announcement when these are available for sale.
“Battery Topper” is designed as a drop on cover for the NAPA/Deka Group 2 Commercial batteries. This cover requires no modifications to the battery and can be installed in minutes. The caps are simply glued to the stock battery vent caps. In the event you need to replace your battery, even while on the road you can simply switch the caps, move the cover over and return the old battery for your core fee without losing the “Battery Topper”.
Here it is on the bench fitted to some RFJP battery tray, hold down and J hooks: Here it is installed in Mat Curtis' MB.
1970 Kaiser Jeep DJ-5A Left Hand Drive
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Hey great work I was trying to do something similar here in the Uk a couple of years ago for my personal use/ but could not get the top thin enough to get the terminals to fit nice. I was just going for a generic old style battery. my business is auto repair and I can get modern 5 year warranty batteries for about $110 as opposed to an original style 1 year warranty battery for $200. can you update me when you are in production or let me know who will be retailing the product regards simon smith.
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
I'll send you a message.jimmy fixer wrote: ↑Sat Aug 21, 2021 11:50 pmHey great work I was trying to do something similar here in the Uk a couple of years ago for my personal use/ but could not get the top thin enough to get the terminals to fit nice. I was just going for a generic old style battery. my business is auto repair and I can get modern 5 year warranty batteries for about $110 as opposed to an original style 1 year warranty battery for $200. can you update me when you are in production or let me know who will be retailing the product regards simon smith.
Matthew
1970 Kaiser Jeep DJ-5A Left Hand Drive
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Is this a 12 volt battery? If so, what's the model number?
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Sorry no. Group 2 Batteries are 6 volt. Here's a handy reference site for battery group sizes. It's an industry standard thing. the WW2 Jeeps and Dodges used a Group 2, the G506 series a Group 4 or 4EH as did the M29C.
https://www.batteryequivalents.com/bci- ... chart.html
You'll note that even right up to modern batteries that 3 cells are 6 volt and 6 cells are 12 volt. I guess there is only so much juice you can squeeze from a single cell of a battery.
Matthew
https://www.batteryequivalents.com/bci- ... chart.html
You'll note that even right up to modern batteries that 3 cells are 6 volt and 6 cells are 12 volt. I guess there is only so much juice you can squeeze from a single cell of a battery.
Matthew
1970 Kaiser Jeep DJ-5A Left Hand Drive
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Is this a 12 volt battery? If so, what's the model number?
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Rustman,
Any updates on this ? I would like to purchase one.
Dan
Any updates on this ? I would like to purchase one.
Dan
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Check the website in my signature. The Battery Tops are in production.
Matt
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1970 Kaiser Jeep DJ-5A Left Hand Drive
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
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1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Thanks Matt,
I just placed an order
Dan
I just placed an order
Dan
1942 GPW 55791 DOD 8-12-42 USA # 20144366 (Original)
1943 Bantam T 3 21392 DOD 6-21-43 USA # 0270225 (Original)
Midwest Military Vehicle Association - www.MMVA.us
MVPA 28115
www.MVPA.org/Oshkosh
1943 Bantam T 3 21392 DOD 6-21-43 USA # 0270225 (Original)
Midwest Military Vehicle Association - www.MMVA.us
MVPA 28115
www.MVPA.org/Oshkosh
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Dan,
Got it and shipped! Hope you enjoy it.
Matt
Got it and shipped! Hope you enjoy it.
Matt
1970 Kaiser Jeep DJ-5A Left Hand Drive
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Matt,
It arrived safely. Carefully and professionally packaged. Clear installation instructions. Can't wait to install it. As soon as the weather warms up around here!
Thank you,
Dan
It arrived safely. Carefully and professionally packaged. Clear installation instructions. Can't wait to install it. As soon as the weather warms up around here!
Thank you,
Dan
1942 GPW 55791 DOD 8-12-42 USA # 20144366 (Original)
1943 Bantam T 3 21392 DOD 6-21-43 USA # 0270225 (Original)
Midwest Military Vehicle Association - www.MMVA.us
MVPA 28115
www.MVPA.org/Oshkosh
1943 Bantam T 3 21392 DOD 6-21-43 USA # 0270225 (Original)
Midwest Military Vehicle Association - www.MMVA.us
MVPA 28115
www.MVPA.org/Oshkosh
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Changing our process up a little. Here's one of the new Tops.
Matt
Matt
1970 Kaiser Jeep DJ-5A Left Hand Drive
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
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Re: Willard Battery Topper to fit a Deka/NAPA battery
Changed up the process again.
I still need to update the photos and information on the website, but any orders from here forward will be the new one.
Matthew
I still need to update the photos and information on the website, but any orders from here forward will be the new one.
Matthew
1970 Kaiser Jeep DJ-5A Left Hand Drive
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
1945 Corps of Engineers Welder & Trailer
1943 G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Steel Body
194* G518 "Ben Hur" Trailer Composite Body
http://g518parts.com/
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