23-07-2019, 07:30 PM
Mainly as KC says.
The first car I built. I fitted a 12 volt system.
As far as lights, do remember a standard seven does NOT have pre focus headlamps. So 12 volts don't really make you see further. They just make the 12 feet in front of you brighter.
In the past the 12 volt system was popular for better starting. Winter start was always very hard on 56 amp batteries. But today we have 85 amp exide batteries. Wich spin the starter better for longer.
So the 12 volt system is not really needed.
Most fit it today because they think they are making improvements, but don't need it.
All my cars are now 6 volt.
If I bought a car on 12 volt, I'd leave it until it fails. Then put it back to 6 volt.
It gives you time in between to RESTORE good original 6 volt parts to go back on.
Tony.
Ps, do remember original parts are 80 to 95 years old, restored properly. They will do another 90.
The first car I built. I fitted a 12 volt system.
As far as lights, do remember a standard seven does NOT have pre focus headlamps. So 12 volts don't really make you see further. They just make the 12 feet in front of you brighter.
In the past the 12 volt system was popular for better starting. Winter start was always very hard on 56 amp batteries. But today we have 85 amp exide batteries. Wich spin the starter better for longer.
So the 12 volt system is not really needed.
Most fit it today because they think they are making improvements, but don't need it.
All my cars are now 6 volt.
If I bought a car on 12 volt, I'd leave it until it fails. Then put it back to 6 volt.
It gives you time in between to RESTORE good original 6 volt parts to go back on.
Tony.
Ps, do remember original parts are 80 to 95 years old, restored properly. They will do another 90.