Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

[Michael G.]

Thought I saw someone advertising in the Driveline converting voltage regulators to solid state electronics.....however after going through 4 copies did not locate anything. Anyone know anything? Thanks.

[David S.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

Mike try the May-June Issue page 110 top
Dave

[Michael G.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

Sorry to report Dave nothing there regarding regulator conversion on pg 110 May-June. Who or what are you seeing?

[Leif A.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

Michael,
Is this conversion for one of your midyears? If so, you can simply buy a Wells VR-715 solid state from any FLAPS (about $20). Remove the plastic cover (glued on) and install the Delco cover from your original voltage regulator with the two screws from the Delco. About a 5 minute job.

[Frank D.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

Absolutely -- did it on my '63.
If its on a C1 you are slam out of luck ... the only person in the world that made solid-state V/Rs for generator driven Corvettes died a couple of years ago in his mid-90s. I was lucky to snag two of the conversions before the gent passed away...one has been in my '61 for 5 years now.

[Michael G.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

Michael,
Is this conversion for one of your midyears? If so, you can simply buy a Wells VR-715 solid state from any FLAPS (about $20). Remove the plastic cover (glued on) and install the Delco cover from your original voltage regulator with the two screws from the Delco. About a 5 minute job.

Thanks Leif but that isn't the case. Just needing the name and contact info for the company or person.

[David S.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

Mike Driveline May-June 2015
Page 110 Services & Miscellaneous
Top Ad
New Voltage Regulator, restoration/up-
Contact Bill Caldwell
203-925-0940
NCRS # 15218

[Michael G.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

Duh, completely missed it. Thanks guys.

Nope, it's not for a C-1.

[Edward J.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

Mike, Bill Caldwell did my 63 regulator assy and converted it to solid state and does all the re-plating and painting of cover, super nice job and it looks as the original when looked at from the outside.

[George R.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

A lot of local guys swear by Bill Caldwell. The VR comes back looking and functioning perfectly, but with the modern electronic conversion. Quick turn around too. Besides that, he's a good guy.

[Mark H.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

Had Bill Caldwell restore the VR on ours a few months ago. Works perfectly and looks like new. Highly recommended.

[Mike K.]

Re: Voltage regulator conversion to solid state

Would highly recommend you contact Bill Caldwell to restore yours. He does excellent work and
is very quick about it.