I'm doing a nut-and-bolt on my '59 235 and currently have the rebuilt engine on the stand, putting all the bits and pieces back on.

I want to convert to an alternator, but not the chrome options the vendors carry. I've already purchased the bracket and done enough reading to know I want a 3-wire to preserve the dash warning light. When the time comes I'll need a complete harness - this thing sat in a field for years, plus much of it had already been ripped out - but for now I want to get an alternator attached.

After searching 10 pages of posts I don't see any list of standard auto parts store options that will work. Does anyone know of a year/make/model alternator that will bolt up and do the trick? I won't be adding anything beyond stock accessories - maybe a discreet stereo - so monster voltage isn't necessary.

thanks!

A VW guy trying his hand at a '59 LB fs. Lots to learn, but it's about the journey.