In my Alternator/Generator shop I have been asked about 8V for 38 years. My answer is why? It made it this long without 8V.
It becomes very problematic on 2 and 3 unit regulators where the voltage can be set.
As to your headlights follow the advice given.
Use a two by four to "square" up the...
Spartans were used. I suggest you buy the Model A Restorations Guidelines & Judging Standards. Money well spent.
Many different types of horn were used.
With respect to the owner I would have reservations working on his car. A lot of variables so to the questions it apparently did bend the shaft. It sounds like it will happen again.
Re: Weaver Auto Ambulance… Color?
Arcade Toys made a toy one (auto Ambulance) for their tow truck line back in the twenties. Very hard to find.
The weaver crane was also made and a bit more common.
If you're gonna do this I would use a Ford tractor solenoid. Your push button is supplied current to the button. The other side of your button is tied to ground.
One of the large post on the solenoid will be marked BATT. The coil picks up current at that point and the other side goes to the...