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Jan 20, 2005 | 07:10 PM

six7seta

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full 12v conversion...

well its finialy started. got the wiring kit from EZ today and started to lay it out and figure out what i needed still... one thing is the 12v guage cluster that goes with the 51-52 f1 or f2.... any thoughts of where i could get this? also im on the hunt for switches for lights, horn and so on... let me know!

Jan 21, 2005 | 07:20 AM

GreatNorthWoods

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Six,

Not sure I understand the question. There is no 12V gauge cluster for 51-52 F-1 or F-2...only 6V. There are some companies around that can restore and convert a 6V gauge cluster to 12V...United SPeedometer comes to mind. If you are talking about finding a 51-52 6V gauge cluster, check Ebay.

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Jan 21, 2005 | 10:37 AM

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You just need a voltage drop resistor in series with your fuel, temp, and oil gauges. The ammeter will be fine, as it inductively sense current direction. Unless it indicates backwards, then you will need to change the direction the wire passes the gauge. The resistors are available at auto part stores, restoration parts suppliers and ebay.

Ford used 6 Volt gauges until sometime in the 1970's.

Jan 21, 2005 | 12:27 PM

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You need a CVR

CVR = constant voltage regulator. They are on most Ford cars/trucks from whenever they converted to 12v on the assembly lines, thru the late 70's I believe. Ford still used 6v gauges and used this piece (essentially a bi-metal voltage regulator) to adapt them to 12v. NAPA sells them, I'm told, but I can't find a listing on-line. If you get the P/N I would appreciate knowing what it is.

-- Ross

Jan 21, 2005 | 02:12 PM

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One of the part numbers Ford used for that part is B7A-10804-A for the 1957 model year. In 1958 they used B8SZ-10804-A. For 1959, B9MZ-10804-C. For 1967, C7SZ-10804-A They seem to be the same part, and you know how Ford likes to supercede part numbers for the same part.

Mac's Antique Auto Parts has the 1957 part for $29.95 each. I also found the 1958 part at Thunderbird Connection for $21.95. Green Sales has the 1967 part number, but didn't list a price. Other vendors may have them cheaper. Check the vendor list on Earl's World in the link below.

Jan 21, 2005 | 02:26 PM

SteV8e

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AutoRewire on ebay (Auction #7947723387) sells individual resistors for $3 each. You will need a total of three to do your fuel, oil, and temp gauges.

Jan 21, 2005 | 11:43 PM

Christopher2

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If you use a resistor try www.digikey.com you can buy resistors there in bulk. Anybody know the specification for that voltage drop resistor I can look at digikey and post the P/N here.