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51504bat · 08-08-2019, 10:08 PM

Getting ready to completely rewire my '54 Ranch Wagon and convert it to 12 volts. I've read conflicting opinions on using the stock '54 6 volt headlight switch vs. using a 12 volt one from a '56/57. From what I can tell the 12 volt switch will accept the knob assembly from the '54 switch and the 12 volt unit will install with no mods where the 6 volt switch was. C&G said the '54 switch should work fine but I'm a little concerned about how the dash light dimmer rheostat in the 6 volt switch will work with 12 volts. Am I worrying about nothing or should I go with the 12 volt switch?

08-08-2019, 10:08 PM	#1
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,561	Head light switch for a '54 converted to 12v Getting ready to completely rewire my '54 Ranch Wagon and convert it to 12 volts. I've read conflicting opinions on using the stock '54 6 volt headlight switch vs. using a 12 volt one from a '56/57. From what I can tell the 12 volt switch will accept the knob assembly from the '54 switch and the 12 volt unit will install with no mods where the 6 volt switch was. C&G said the '54 switch should work fine but I'm a little concerned about how the dash light dimmer rheostat in the 6 volt switch will work with 12 volts. Am I worrying about nothing or should I go with the 12 volt switch? __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.