When Mrs. Wally and I were both 17 years and "parking" in my light green '51 Chevy DeLuxe near the local cemetery in 1962 or so, we both noticed a hot smell under the dash. The cig lighter had shorted. I pulled out the wire and got a lot of sympathy for my burns. It has nothing to do with a hot voltage reducer but your question has made us smile about our youth.
(Note: This post has been approved by Mrs. Wally.)
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
