1952-59 Ford 6 or 12 volt

How many of you folks still run 6 volt?
The 53 I have coming next week is still 6v and has one of those modern "ultima" batteries
***uming the wiring is ok and not too crispy I will probably leave it alone
Would have liked some kind of fm radio/CD player tho
Ian

 

Just add the Motorbilly Radio Station (or any other station of your chosal) bookmark to your mobile phone's internet app and tune in while driving, or at the shop. Works great for me.
Keep it up.

 

Haven't heard of that, how does it work?

 

I love traditional stuff and have left my old VW 6 volt,but cars I drive on a regular basis I insist on 12 volt, HRP

 

With any recent cellphone or smartphone you can acess the internet. Being able to do so, you are also able to connect to online radio stations such as this one: http://www.live365.com/stations/motorbilly.
Just connect and enjoy.
There are many stations and you can choose what sooths you best.
This might be an alternative to your initial plans or just a solution until you get your stuff installed on the car.
Keep it up.

 

My '55 is 6-Volt. I've never had an issue with it. Since she came from the factory without a radio, I've come to enjoy making commutes while listening to WYBK, the Y-Block network.

 

I'm told that the 53 has a working radio but not sure what it will pick up over here

 

One of the "tricks" to making a 6 volt car to work is good grounds. Make sure all your grounds are clean. Another thing is the battery cables. 6 volt cars need heavy duty cables. Regular 12 volt cables won't work properly.

All 6 volt cars use heavier wiring than a 12 volt car because the 6 volt cars use heavier amperage to operate anything. You can use an inverter to run 12 volt accessories in a 6 volt car.

 

I never new that....great tidbit to be aware of!

 

Well, the ultima battery whizzs the motor over a treat!!
Lights aren't great
Would like some sounds
Ian

 

I saw this on another forum

I know this has been talked about several times, but just wanted to share my experience concerning good connections on a 6 volt system. Been driving my '36 sedan for six or seven years, only two or three times a month during the warm months here in Minnesota. It always starts good, but I thought maybe the starter was turning a little slow--with a dozen or so other vehicles/machines my memory gets foggy about past performance, especially last year. So, last night I got here up in the air and proceeded to loosen and retighten all the battery connections. None were loose, but they all stood a little more torque. I disconnected the ground connection on the frame and shined up the washer and nut with the wire wheel. With everything hooked up again I hit the starter and wow, what a difference. The starter turns considerably faster. None of the connections were dirty or corroded, but I think oxidation seeps in every so slightly and gradually inhibits the connection. I have the biggest automotive 6 volt battery Fleet Farm has mounted in the trunk with big welding cable for cables so the connections are the potential weak link in the entire system. Just thought I'd reinforce previous advice about keeping 6 volt connections up to snuff.

 

I have cars with both . If I drive a car a lot and need it to be reliable I like the 12volt better. just less h***le to mess with.