Hi Wayne. Welcome to the 'bolt.
That sounds like quite a road trip you've got coming up! Keep us informed of your 'adventure'.
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The '51 started so easily because it's really keen to get to the warmer climes of sunny Texas!

A good well maintained 6v system should be O.K, they worked fine in the 40/50's so why not now?
Have fun!
Jock
