I ran my '39's starter on a 12-volt battery for years. The problem is with the rest of your electrics -- 12 volts will certainly fry the gas guage and sending unit (assuming they still work anyway) as well as the other guages.

Check the wiring, though. On the older, non-running trucks, the wiring is usually a fire waiting to happen.

Good luck!
John

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