Re: Did you change your 6v. Packard to 8v or 12v?

Posted by daves41 On 2014/2/19 21:00:02

O.K. - it's looking like a change to 8v is not a good idea. So, is going the more thorough change to 12v offer any advantages or disadvantages? I've been told fuel economy is better. Granted it is more expensive and work, but the car need not look different if it's done right. With the battery under the seat, that's not even visible.

A purist might object, but I'm interested in reliability and driving the car more, with retirement in the very near future. Plus, I plan to put seat belts in it - a move that will encourage my wife to ride in it. She's very safety conscious.... not a bad thing. No plans to hotrod it ever, since I want to keep it somewhat original. It does get noticed.

Checking electrics will be first on the list, thanks to the suggestions here. I do have a new pair of halogen headlights that I bought at the museum and have never installed.