Upgrading to a 12V system.

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  1. PHATSPEED7X

    PHATSPEED7X Member

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    Know if any kits, or easy ways of doing this? Truck is a orginial 1953 Chevy 3100 with a 216 I-6.
     
    PHATSPEED7X, Apr 9, 2010
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  2. Larrys 48

    Larrys 48 Member

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    Easy

    Do a search in the 1947-1954 Forum. It has been done by many of us and it is easy.
     
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  3. bowtiesr4me

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    PHATSPEED7X,
    I bought the EZ-Wire kit. The wires are marked every 6" and color coded. It even has the conn. if you are going with a new steering column or keeping your original like me. I also bought a set of dolphin guages. There prices were good also.
    www.ezwiring.com
    Good luck,

    Mike
     
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  4. ol' chebby

    ol' chebby Member

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    Replace all bulbs, get a NAPA IC64 coil (with internal resistor) and a Runtz resistor on the fuel guage. Everything else will work on 12v. The starter will spin faster and the horn will be LOUD.
     
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  5. PHATSPEED7X

    PHATSPEED7X Member

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    I'll look into the EZ kits. Thanks.
     
    PHATSPEED7X, Aug 29, 2010
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