6V to 12V conversion advice

Update on the '54 Merc. I just ordered 3 Runtz Voltage Drops from Randy's 5th Ave Garage to protect the temp, gas and oil gauges. (https://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/electrical_parts.php#runtz)
I've disconnected the power leads to the heater blower motor, clock and radio for now. Next up is to troubleshoot the horns. Once I get them fixed I'm going to leave it as is until I decide whether to finish the 12V conversion the previous owner started or go back to a stock 6V system.
 
If the Fuel and Temp gauges are working fine they shouldn't need the runtz regulators. If those gauges are like the Ford versions they work on heat & current flow controlled from bi-metal contacts in the sender. They aren't voltage sensitive.
King-Seely example diagram below.
 

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