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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 863 | Is there a way to convert the original 6 volt radio to 12 volts? I am planning to rebuild a 1947-1950 unit and have converted my truck to 12 volts from a 6 volt system. What parts would I need to make the conversion?
"Pay attention to the details! It ALWAYS pays off."
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Series 1/2 ton Pickup
1964 Chevrolet C10 (Ol' Yella) (SOLD)
1958 Chevrolet Biscayne 2 door (SOLD)
1970 VW Beetle
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | What I do is take the power transformer from a 12 volt Buick radio and install it. Then, I switch the heater leads on four of the tubes to make two pairs in series, and feed the 12 volts to each pair. The 6V6 I replace with a 12V6. I think you can buy 12 volt versions of all the tubes from Antique Electronics Supply. You would have to check on that. Also, I replace the vibrator with a 12 volt solid state unit.
The old Buick/Olds radios are not as popular as the truck radios and they usually can be picked up for much less. They don't have to be complete or look nice either. | | |
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