Thomas Overbaugh
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Does anyone make a conversion kit that uses the original generator case with an alternator inside? 6 or 12 volt, I don't care. I just want the old school look.
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newshirt
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Consider an EVR by Tom Wesenberg instead. That lets you keep your original generator.
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122656&highlight=powerhouse
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122656&highlight=powerhouse
AL in NY
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Russ Evans is the guy for Model A alternator/generator look-a-likes. He makes them up as they are ordered. Cost is about $385.00 and it will pass fine points judging. The 6 volt positive ground unit has an output of 45 amps. Great workmanship and he's a real nice guy to deal with. He doesn't have an email address so you have to call he direct. His number is 508-583-4221 in Simi Valley, California. You won't be sorry you spent the money.
DougVieyra
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You might also look at FUN PROJECTS : their modern voltage regulator is built inside the stock Cut-Out shell and continues to sit on top of the stock generator. This gives the authentic 'stock' look, but has the advantage of a hidden voltage regulator. Both this V.R. and Tom Wesenberg's V.R. would be cheaper than an alternator-inside-generator-housing, and work just as well.
Of course, if your car is LOADED up with all kinds of electronic devises, I can see where you might be more comfortable with the fully comprehensive modern alternator. I too, like many of us, find the visual aspect of a modern alternator a bit jarring and noticeably 'out of place'. So I fully understand your wanting to both have it AND to HIDE it.
Of course, if your car is LOADED up with all kinds of electronic devises, I can see where you might be more comfortable with the fully comprehensive modern alternator. I too, like many of us, find the visual aspect of a modern alternator a bit jarring and noticeably 'out of place'. So I fully understand your wanting to both have it AND to HIDE it.
Purdy Swoft
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I run the Fun Projects can style voltage regulator on my roadster . I use the 12 volt positive ground version with my original unmodified model A generator . No wires have to be changed. Six and eight volt versions are also available as well as negative ground versions. Here is mine.
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John LaVoy
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It has been awhile since we looked at those there was someone in the Pacific Northwest that was doing it but it was pretty expensive something like $300-$400.