Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Joe Santana On 2012/3/16 11:33:25

Yes for 6 volt positive ground options to run modern 12 volt devices, Henry. Everyone should do this if you have a smartphone, esp.

But that eBay option you linked only puts out 2-3AMPS. Amps are the key. I bought one that has those specs, but when I took it to the car stereo place to see what kind of entertainment system they could 'gin up to fit in my glove box, they said that converter would be fine...unless you have to turn up the volume or brighten a picture. So I got the 6 amp 6to12volt.com version. Subsequently decided on the iPad because it has everything... netflix movies, you tube video, pandora radio, iTunes music, GPS, plus all the apps... like the ones from AAA, AroundMe, and the like that will be great for traveling. It has its own battery, so it just needs charging and is mobile...take it in the hotel room.

I have an original radio, tubes, and it works, but only AM stations (religious fund-raising, Hispanic music, sports, and talk-radio). In my effort to join the digital world, I'm inclined to believe that in a relatively noisy convertible, a headset could give the best sound.