Geoff Erdos' Battery Boxes

[bobdo]

I'm impressed with Geoff's battery boxes cast from old original 6v batteries. Geoff is a great guy to deal with and his craftsmanship is top shelf. I was originally looking for an old battery to try to make a box myself. I'm glad I didn't find one and found Geoff in Oley instead. He did all the dirty work and is doing us all a favor at a great price.

[T. Cotten]

Bob!

His Richardson replacement used a flawless original that I found in an alley a few blocks from home.

Side by side, they are identical, except his comes apart.

....Cotten

[upsrod]

What does he charge for the setup?

[len dowe]

I'm curious as well on price and contact information..
Len.
P.s. Could somebody post a picture of it? I have never seen the setup he makes.

[Jim]

Never heard of it before. I learn alot by reading posts here. I too would like to see a picture of them.

[T. Cotten]

Jim!

The only difference is that his comes apart.

....Cotten

[Jim]

What a great idea! Nice looking too! Thanks for the picture.

Jim

[billpedalino]

I spoke with him at Rhinebeck last year and his boxes are really quite impressive. I'm just not sure that anyone has identified a tried and true replacement battery yet. If anyone has long-term success with one, please share.

[len dowe]

What does he charge for the setup?

200 plus shipping.
Len.

[upsrod]

It appears that the 6 volt battery used for this set up is discontinued. It was Eagle Picher CF-6V18. Does anyone know of a replacement battery to fit in the box?

[pan620]

Try a Interstate # SLAO980, My contact says they have 6 in a warehouse some where? If I can help 81kustom@gmail.com

[upsrod]

Thank you, it appears to be the same battery only sold by Interstate.

[pan620]

Yes it is, Eagle Pintcher would not sell to me direct and sent me to a place in Minnesota, price for 5 was 60 each found them thru Interstate at a better price!

[len dowe]

I went to the Interstate web site and search for the SLA0980 came up empty.

[pan620]

I have one on the bench for the DL and thats what is on it, when the girl I deal with looks it up I think she just enters 0980.