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Tom Wesenberg · 03-11-2012, 10:57 PM

I have never changed a 6 volt car to a 12 volt system and have never seen a need to do so. I've also never had a generator failure on any 6 volt or 12 volt car. Corvair used a 12 volt generator until 1965, and they work great. My 1950 Studebaker was my daily driver for the 3 years I was in the Army and it's 6 volt system had the best headlights I can remember of all my cars. My Model A is 6 volts with a powerhouse generator with my EVR installed and the amp guage is not in the negative while waiting at a stop light. My single taillight really lights up the road behind me. It's amazing how much light comes through those red and clear lenses.

03-11-2012, 10:57 PM	#38
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 6 Volts versus 12 I have never changed a 6 volt car to a 12 volt system and have never seen a need to do so. I've also never had a generator failure on any 6 volt or 12 volt car. Corvair used a 12 volt generator until 1965, and they work great. My 1950 Studebaker was my daily driver for the 3 years I was in the Army and it's 6 volt system had the best headlights I can remember of all my cars. My Model A is 6 volts with a powerhouse generator with my EVR installed and the amp guage is not in the negative while waiting at a stop light. My single taillight really lights up the road behind me. It's amazing how much light comes through those red and clear lenses.