Re: Authenticity vs. Modification

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2009/4/11 9:19:04

As long as the forum postings are respectful and gentlemanly I see no reason to set rules on what may or may not be discussed. Dave expressed an opinion based on his personal experiences as to why he does not feel that altering a car to 12 volt electric is necessary or desirable and gave examples and reasons for that opinion. He also shared that opinion in a respectful and non confrontational manner. Isn't this what this forum is all about; sharing and discussing opinions as well as diseminating knowledge?
I also converted my headlights to halogen and wired the lamps with relays. I also have a 6 volt to 12 volt converter wired to the cigar lighter to power the GPS and other accessories I may feel I need when on a trip. I have toyed with changing everything to 12 volt and adding a alternator etc. but I have also operated vehicles with 6 volt systems over many years even in the Canadian Arctic at -40 and found them to be as reliable as a 12 volt so for me the added expense and bother plus the loss of authenticity when showing the car does not seem to be worthwhile.