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37 ford firetruck · 08-23-2016, 06:53 AM

Have a 1953 Ford pickup. Still has a generator. Wondered if Ford had changed the system to 12 volt and/or negative ground by this time. How can I tell?

chap52 · 08-23-2016, 07:27 AM

Hate to ask.. Is there a battery in it? Maybe check the voltage noted on a headlight bulb or turn signal flasher?

37 ford firetruck · 08-23-2016, 07:27 AM

I posted the wrong year for the truck. It is a 1952. Any help is appreciated.

Cecil/WV · 08-23-2016, 07:52 AM

Ford went to 12v in 1956.

JSeery · 08-23-2016, 08:07 AM

Yes it is still 6v and positive ground. A good source of information is VanPelts site. Among other interesting information found there are wiring diagrams for the various years of cars/trucks.

alanwoodieman · 08-23-2016, 08:12 AM

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my Dad purchased a new 55 Ford with a T-Bird engine, 6 volt system, if it did not start on the first try-the battery would die. Finally Beaudry Ford, the dealer in Atlanta converted it to 12 volts. I pushed that car out of the garage many times so he could get out Mom's 54 Ford and drive it to work!!

Barry-ct · 08-23-2016, 08:22 AM

All Fords were 6 volt positive ground until 1956 when they went 12 volt negative ground.

08-23-2016, 06:53 AM	#1
37 ford firetruck Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 9	1953 Ford Pickup still 6 volt positive ground? Have a 1953 Ford pickup. Still has a generator. Wondered if Ford had changed the system to 12 volt and/or negative ground by this time. How can I tell?

08-23-2016, 07:27 AM	#2
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: 1953 Ford Pickup still 6 volt positive ground? Hate to ask.. Is there a battery in it? Maybe check the voltage noted on a headlight bulb or turn signal flasher?

08-23-2016, 07:27 AM	#3
37 ford firetruck Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 9	Re: 1953 Ford Pickup still 6 volt positive ground? I posted the wrong year for the truck. It is a 1952. Any help is appreciated.

08-23-2016, 07:52 AM	#4
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: 1953 Ford Pickup still 6 volt positive ground? Ford went to 12v in 1956.

08-23-2016, 08:07 AM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 1953 Ford Pickup still 6 volt positive ground? Yes it is still 6v and positive ground. A good source of information is VanPelts site. Among other interesting information found there are wiring diagrams for the various years of cars/trucks.

08-23-2016, 08:12 AM	#6
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,964	Re: 1953 Ford Pickup still 6 volt positive ground? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) my Dad purchased a new 55 Ford with a T-Bird engine, 6 volt system, if it did not start on the first try-the battery would die. Finally Beaudry Ford, the dealer in Atlanta converted it to 12 volts. I pushed that car out of the garage many times so he could get out Mom's 54 Ford and drive it to work!!

08-23-2016, 08:22 AM	#7
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: 1953 Ford Pickup still 6 volt positive ground? All Fords were 6 volt positive ground until 1956 when they went 12 volt negative ground. __________________ Barry 50 F-1