Still have 6 volt system works great
did put electronic points
a 12v inverter to run a 12volt radio and 12v outlet
and also have a 6v volt 6 cyl pos ground tach
Joe

 

I am staying 6 volt too. Keep good grounds and battery and it starts just fine.
1950 F2

 

I have to agree with you's that are staying 6 volt. Mine runs great too.

Does anybody need 6 volt parts? I listed stuff I had available on page one and no takers.

I'm going to convert to 12 volts so I can run A/C.

 

It's good to hear about all the guys keeping their trucks 6 volt! That system works fine with the correct sized cables and clean connections, unless you add a lot of accessories like a big stereo, AC like Scotty, additional lights, etc.

It's good we have a lot of guys that Value history and keepnthem the way Ford made them.

 

Awe Abe, that hurts my feelings a little bit. I value history and originally planned on keeping it Ford's way. It's just too hot in AZ and I'm too much of a wimp to drive it in the summer here without A/C.

Now I feel so guilty I don't know if I will be able to sleep tonight.

 

I learned about having good grounds and proper sized cables.
I had read about it a lot, but I was still amazed at how much cleaning up my grounds helped.

Scott, whatever you do, don't trash the 6v stuff. I don't "need" anything at the moment, but I'm sure someone will come along soon. I'm tempted to get that stuff from you just to stockpile it. I was really thinking about the generator, but I'm sure shipping would be a killer. My generator is fine, but having a spare is always a good idea

We will still like you after going to 12v. You won't get all the 6v party invites, but we will still like you. Actually I don't blame you for getting AC. I won't drive my truck enough to really need it.....I say that now.....

 

Didn't see a list, what do you have?

 

Joe, I drive it every day. I suffered this summer, I ain't gonna lie. I've been going back and forth on adding A/C since I got the truck. Gotta do it.

I made #00 battery cables and replaced the harness with stock type replacement. EVERYTHING worked better and the engine ran better.

I don't trash anything for these old trucks and I know I can help another forum member or have trading material.

 

Aw Scott, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I know your not long while not custom. You are keeping your truck stock for the most part and I don't blame e you for getting AC in your locale! Sleep well tonight! No harm done, no harm meant.

 

Alright Abe, no offense taken. I feel better now.

 

Good night and what am I doing up at 12:52 Eastern standard Time?

 

I'm planning on staying 6 volt on my 1950 F-47.


Kirk

 

Here is Scott's list

 

You 'could' hide a 12v battery to power the clutch. Or find a compressor that was originally installed on a pre-'67 VW.

 

Beav, since everybody calls you that. I already have a 12 volt evap I'm going to hide under the dash, a 12 volt Sanden compressor with Flathead pulley I'm going to kind of hide on the right side of the engine so I'm committed at this point. I also put a 12 volt motor in my stock heater.

Thank you for the suggestions though. I actually never thought of the V-Dub unit.

Merry Christmas everybody!