I wanted to upgrade to an Optima battery when my original died. I'd read on the forum that there was a problem putting the battery cover back on because the terminals on the Optima were different than on the original. Here's my solution:

Put the cover over the battery and then laid out where there were clearance problems. Cut off the extra material. Cleaned it up and put it back in.

 

Thanks, I've been thinking about an Optima for mine, also.

 

Looks good. I did the same with my Optima.

 

What is the part number on the yellow-Top that you used.

I went to the Optima site and it only recomends the Red-Top

Thank You

 

Nice job Erik, see it only takes a little thinking to overcome something that others see as a problem.

I went a different route.

 

Good Job.
I too, ended up cutting my top cover after my install of a single Red Top Optima.
Very simple proceedure
I was on the fence about the dual battery setup, which looks great, but only went with the single battery.
My old Delco is sitting on the bench and still holds a charge. I'll keep it for emergency purposes.

 

i stashed the complete stock box for a future restore if i sell to a purist. added a 2nd isolated reg batt for backup.
the bunger setup,supreme,outshines my "ugly"but functual stuff!,nice.
i still think my brass conn setup is the best yet

 

I am gonna do a optima battery install, too

 

It's in the details that makes it look good....

 

Sorry, which battery did you choose? The guy at Optima suggested the D7525 (yellow top) but it has side posts....