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49gmc · 01-19-2009, 02:20 AM

im pretty proud of myself lol
wired it from scratch

sry these are so big, i didnt know they were that big coming off the camera, and i dont have time to go resize each one

slimneverdies · 01-19-2009, 02:30 AM

I take it your keepin the 6volt system?

49gmc · 01-19-2009, 02:44 AM

no, im converting to 12 volt.
i just did it like this until i get all the stuff to do the conversion
i just have it running off a battery charger right now.

i cant decide weather to go with an alternator, or 12-volt generator and voltage regulator. any suggestions?

i kinda want to keep it stock looking under the hood.
anyone running 12V generator and liking it?

slimneverdies · 01-19-2009, 03:06 AM

I had a 63 impala with that generator & regulator and the lights were never bright as they should be and they would dim anytime I turned any accessories on. Hey but these are old truck, I guess thats how they should be.

Me personally, I would switch to an one plug alternator with all new wires

CAL 58 GMC · 01-19-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimneverdies

Me personally, I would switch to an one plug alternator with all new wires

I agree.

01-19-2009, 02:20 AM	#1
49gmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mineola texas Posts: 71	the beast has lights! im pretty proud of myself lol wired it from scratch sry these are so big, i didnt know they were that big coming off the camera, and i dont have time to go resize each one __________________ __________________________________________ -1949 GMC 100 longbed -1972 chevy c/20 suburban -1982 chevy k-5 blazer

01-19-2009, 02:30 AM	#2
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: the beast has lights! I take it your keepin the 6volt system? __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

01-19-2009, 02:44 AM	#3
49gmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mineola texas Posts: 71	Re: the beast has lights! no, im converting to 12 volt. i just did it like this until i get all the stuff to do the conversion i just have it running off a battery charger right now. i cant decide weather to go with an alternator, or 12-volt generator and voltage regulator. any suggestions? i kinda want to keep it stock looking under the hood. anyone running 12V generator and liking it? __________________ __________________________________________ -1949 GMC 100 longbed -1972 chevy c/20 suburban -1982 chevy k-5 blazer

01-19-2009, 03:06 AM	#4
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: the beast has lights! I had a 63 impala with that generator & regulator and the lights were never bright as they should be and they would dim anytime I turned any accessories on. Hey but these are old truck, I guess thats how they should be. Me personally, I would switch to an one plug alternator with all new wires __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American



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