Re: 6 Volt to 12 Volt Conversion for 1939 Super 8

Posted by gone1951 On 2008/9/1 13:27:39

After all I read in the other threads about changing to 12 volts I'm glad to see I'm not The only one that thinks you should not. I fully feel that cars of any kind are far more interesting when left the way the manufacturer built them. You can only appreciate so many hot rods and modifieds.

The idea 41ParPac gave about using a separate 12 volt battery to power the A/C and other accessories I think is a simple and good idea. After all people with electric cars don't think twice when they plug their cars in at the end of the day for a charge. If the A/C clutch draws say 5 amps and the 12 volt blower motor draws say 3 or 4 amps a 100 ampere/hour battery will power the system for more than 10 hours before needing a charge. I think the A/C clutch is the majority of the load. If you consider the fact that the clutch is only energised part of the time that extends that time even more.

You could mount the 12 volt battery in the trunk so when you pop the hood to show someone how nice your straight eight is you won't have to make excuses regarding why the alternator and the 12 volt battery are there.

Also, Yes by all means if you do alter the car pack away all the parts you remove. Someone after you will want to restore the car back to it's pre-modified condition. Although A/C is nice If I aquired a Classic Packard with added A/C I would remove it.