1954 6 volt electrical questions
A while back you guys convinced me to switch it back to 6 volts and I took your advice. Finding the right (correct) parts has been an edventure, to say the least.
If I may, I'd like to ask a couple questions:
I have been told there are only two terminal blocks on a 1954. Both are located under the hood on the inner fenders back of the headlight area on each side of the car. As luck would have it, the originals are in great shape and still on the car. But, are there no other terminal block(s) under the dash, or any kind of fuse block located anywhere? I just got a complete wiring harness set with all the options from Lectric Limited and fuses were included.
Finding a relay that is used with the neutral safety switch seems to be nearly impossible. What would be a recommended replacement or source for an original? I've tried the usual places but Warner left us before I had a chance to get one of his.
Since Bubba butchered the wiring on the car when he converted it to 12 volts (I think he bought a grab bag full of Scotch Locks and red 12 gauge wire on eBay, or would that be just a bottle of Scotch. Hmmm) the correct routing can not be determined and I don't know anyone in my area that has what I would call a correct 1954 I can look at. Does anyone know of a good photo resource for this? Maybe I should hire Dave Ferguson as a consultant.
I've changed my mind about a dozen times while gathering the parts to do this, but I'm excited to be able to bring it back to original car status. The only downer would be something my wife mentioned. "How are you going to be able to charge your cell phone when the lighter socket will be putting out 6 volts?"
If I may, I'd like to ask a couple questions:
I have been told there are only two terminal blocks on a 1954. Both are located under the hood on the inner fenders back of the headlight area on each side of the car. As luck would have it, the originals are in great shape and still on the car. But, are there no other terminal block(s) under the dash, or any kind of fuse block located anywhere? I just got a complete wiring harness set with all the options from Lectric Limited and fuses were included.
Finding a relay that is used with the neutral safety switch seems to be nearly impossible. What would be a recommended replacement or source for an original? I've tried the usual places but Warner left us before I had a chance to get one of his.
Since Bubba butchered the wiring on the car when he converted it to 12 volts (I think he bought a grab bag full of Scotch Locks and red 12 gauge wire on eBay, or would that be just a bottle of Scotch. Hmmm) the correct routing can not be determined and I don't know anyone in my area that has what I would call a correct 1954 I can look at. Does anyone know of a good photo resource for this? Maybe I should hire Dave Ferguson as a consultant.
I've changed my mind about a dozen times while gathering the parts to do this, but I'm excited to be able to bring it back to original car status. The only downer would be something my wife mentioned. "How are you going to be able to charge your cell phone when the lighter socket will be putting out 6 volts?"
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