12 volts

[kqa3637]

My 1930 Fordor Model A runs on 6 volts and I'm very happy with that... But I do not understand why some folks change their Model A over to 12 volts?
Why is that?

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

A good reason is assesories, a bad reason is crappy electrical connections.

[Charlie Stephens]

A good reason VERY bright lights.

Charlie Stephens

[Jerry in Shasta]

If you drove for 6 hours on a mountain road with standard 6 volt lights you would under stand the need for bright 12 volt lights. Yea, Yea I know there are some bright 6 volt lights.
JB

[tbirdtbird]

ever try to charge your cellie on a 6V system?
ever try to run an AC compressor or AC condenser fans on 6V ?

if you do not have these accessories, and do not care about lights, then you do not need 12 V

[Mike V. Florida]

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Originally Posted by kqa3637

My 1930 Fordor Model A runs on 6 volts and I'm very happy with that... But I do not understand why some folks change their Model A over to 12 volts?
Why is that?

Personal preference in most cases. Some add accessories that need 12 volts like CB radios and A/C.

With the new reflectors that Bratton's sells lighting is much less a reason then it has been in the past. There have been posts here on how to charge your phone using the 6 volts as well.

Like I said there are several reasons to do so and it is easy to do. So long as they drive them there is no problem if they want to change.

[Charlie Stephens]

Another reason is that it is easier to find a 12 volt battery if you have to replace one while traveling.

Charlie Stephens

[Y-Blockhead]

Plus 6 volt bulbs are getting hard to find locally.

I don't have a whole lot of accessories but I do use my Garman GPS with Traffic so I know what the road is like up ahead.

I also have a 50w Sportlite and two 35w Amber Fog Lights (that I use for daytime driving lights).

I also use LEDs for my dash lights, cowl lights and turn signals (amber LEDs in front, Red LEDs in back), all of which are easier to find in 12 volt.

[johnbuckley]

Originally Posted by Charlie Stephens

Another reason is that it is easier to find a 12 volt battery if you have to replace one while traveling.

Charlie Stephens

and 12v batteries are cheaper

[updraught]

How good do the 6 volt flasher units work? Are they easy to get?

What about the output voltage of the 6 volt alternator?

[Herb Concord Ca]

There is only one reason a Model A needs to be converted to 12 Volts and that"s to add an Air Conditioner!!

[updraught]

How easy is it to get 6 volt headlight bulbs that focus properly without doing a time warp?

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by updraught

How easy is it to get 6 volt headlight bulbs that focus properly without doing a time warp?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350863968139
http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b...orporated.html

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350863968139

How about trying some "Big Boy" Light Bulbs. 12v Bulbs with 125/75 CP... With Bratton's reflectors you can REALLY see (and be seen).

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

How about trying some "Big Boy" Light Bulbs. 12v Bulbs with 125/75 CP... With Bratton's reflectors you can REALLY see (and be seen).

They even have the correct shaped filaments!