Recent content by rglosem

Hello All, Posting on behalf of my older friend/neighbor who is not very computer savvy. Looking for information/suggestions on what is a good source switched by the ignition key for some auxiliary power. 1953 Crestline V8, converted to 12V. PO used an original wire to the heater blower...

A friend has a 1953 Ford Crestline that was converted to 12V by a PO. He has an old 6V generator that was included with a box of parts. Wondering if a 6V generator case and endplates can be used for a 12V rebuild. Does anyone know of a source for a 12V rebuild kit that would fit the case...

1953 Crestline converted to 12V system. What would be a good point inside the engine bay to get a 12V source that is hot whenever the engine is running? Would rather not have to run wiring from inside the car if possible.

As an alternative to the Carpenter sender and the original fuel gage, does anyone know of an aftermarket sender/gage combination that will work in this model car? Thanks again.

OK, so using the 99A-9275 fuel sender with the original dashboard fuel gauge requires a 12V --> 6V reducer? The original fuel gauge will not work with the 12V system "as-is"? In other words, we cannot just connect the fuel sender to the original wire from the dashboard gauge and have it work...

Hello all, This is my first post on Ford Barn. I do not own a vintage Ford vehicle, but I am posting on behalf of my 80-year old friend/neighbor who recently purchased a 1953 Customline Victoria (I think that is the right terminology). I am trying to help him solve an issue with his fuel...