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Jim.UT · 10-28-2025, 01:38 PM

My 55 Fairlane was converted to 12V before I bought it. As explained in my previous post, I found a 6V bulb still in the dash gauge panel...because it burned out. That got me wondering what else might not have been changed over.

Does anyone have a 6V to 12V conversion chart of part numbers for things like contact points, condensers, light bulbs, etc that I could reference as I go through these systems? Would 6V ignition parts survive long on 12V or is the fact that the car still starts and runs be an indication that those parts were converted?

Thanks!

10-28-2025, 01:38 PM	#1
Jim.UT Member Join Date: Mar 2025 Location: Washington, Utah Posts: 57	6V components vs 12V components My 55 Fairlane was converted to 12V before I bought it. As explained in my previous post, I found a 6V bulb still in the dash gauge panel...because it burned out. That got me wondering what else might not have been changed over. Does anyone have a 6V to 12V conversion chart of part numbers for things like contact points, condensers, light bulbs, etc that I could reference as I go through these systems? Would 6V ignition parts survive long on 12V or is the fact that the car still starts and runs be an indication that those parts were converted? Thanks!