Bruce,
Not sure who you're addressing but it wasn't me who suggested I wanted to go
8
volts. I already have a truck converted to 12. I've done 12 volt conversions on
these trucks since before they made alternators with integral regulators. I
simply
have a 2nd vehicle for around town that I would like to keep 6 volts and am
looking
for quality in a battery. While I understand the reasons for converting to 12
there
is also something to be said for keeping it 6, or the next best thing, 8, like
the
sound of the stock horn working correctly or the 6 volt starter turning over
(hopefully :>). I think 8 volts may be a matter of preference, not one of saving
money.
Just want to thank everyone who gave suggestions on buying a 6 volt battery,
time to go shopping.
Thanks, Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
Bruce Damen wrote:
> id hate to get into the conversation at this late date, but why are you
>trying
> to save a few bucks (8 volt vs. 6 volt) when in the long run you'll be
> spending time and money trying to catch a problem with the radio, generator
>and
> regulator. I know the conversation of 12 Volt conversion from 6 volt is out
> there, and it handles the problems, but why go half way?
> Thinking maybe ill throw a f*#d engine into my oletruck , ya know ill save a
> few bucks doing it?!.
>
> Lol
>
> Bruce Damen
> 1949 chev 1/2 ton
>
> Keith wrote:
>
> > The same ones would probably work. If not, a 8 to 6 volt solid state reducer
> > would be easy to build.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
> > To: joe <chevy1@jps.net>
> > Cc: Don Slaney <ppm@dlcwest.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2000 6:41 PM
> > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 8 VOLT BATTERY
> >
> > > If the voltage drop unit is the solid state type the is not affected by
> > how
> > > much the load is they will work fine for converting 12 to 6 volts for a
> > tube
> > > radio. I however have not seen one for converting 8 to 6.
> > >
> > > Grant
> > >
> > > joe wrote:
> > >
> > > > I converted my uncles wiring to 12V and just used a voltage drop unit
> > from
> > > > Ron Francis wire works to reduce the voltage to the radio and he's had
> > no
> > > > problems in over 4 yrs.
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Don Slaney <ppm@dlcwest.com>
> > > > To: Old Chevy Trucks Newsletter <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > > > Cc: Old Chevy Trucks Newsletter <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > > > Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2000 1:22 PM
> > > > Subject: [oletrucks] 8 VOLT BATTERY
> > > >
> > > > > My only worry is the original radio I found, what will the 8 volts do
> > to
> > > > it,
> > > > > when I install it.
> > > > >
> > > > > Regards to all. Don.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> > 1959
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > >
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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