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posted on January 17th, 2014 at 07:33 AM
How do I convert my Beetle to 12V?
Ive just bought my first 1959 Beetle.
It has the standard 6V system, semaphores, no radio.
Is it worth converting to 12V?
What parts will I need and whats involved?
I would like to run a 12v radio/cd player down the track and have also heard lights are quite poor on 6V?
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posted on January 17th, 2014 at 12:07 PM
Here is some very helpful info mate, if you decide to sell your 6 volt semaphores I am interested.
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posted on January 17th, 2014 at 01:58 PM
If your Bug has the origional 36 hp engine fitted with fixed genny stand then yur going to have to find a 90mm dia generator first of all which
are expensive
if your car has a later engine fitted with a removable stand then its a little easier
Your going to need Battery, Generator or Alternator ( dont buy a chinese piece of crap ) Coil, flasher can, Light globes
The wiring, wipers, horn, starter, switches will handle the extra power but you can change for later type but a fair bit of work
Yes, the lights will be crap, but still OK enough to potter around at nearly 100kph through the city if you want. You can get more than ignition power
out of a 6V system to fire up a 100HP motor happily, old 1959 and earlier speed equipment is the coolest thing on the block right now, and original
working semaphores on an old car in traffic just about has to be the best thing in our modern world I've seen for decades!
