Hidden USB Charger

51woodie

51woodie

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I was looking for a USB charger for my '46 Coupe, 6V + ground, and found this supplier that makes them to fit in ashtrays of classic cars. I contacted the Phil owner of Classic Chargers in Penticton BC, about one for my '46, and it wasn't one that he supplied. After sending accurate measurement of my ashtray, and a few emails, Phil custom made one for me. It fit nicely in the ashtray, and will not be seen until I need to power my phone or GPS. He now has them for sale on his web site.

https://www.classicchargers.com/

https://www.classicchargers.com/product/46-48-ford-usb-charger/
 
Jack. Ford designed in two ash trays on the dash. One for your cigar ashes, and the other for the USB charger.
 
I just have a cigarette lighter socket vertical just under the bottom edge of the dash. So can use a gps there also as a usb port. Never see it. Also have a hidden one in the glove box.
 
51woodie said:
I was looking for a USB charger for my '46 Coupe, 6V + ground, and found this supplier that makes them to fit in ashtrays of classic cars. I contacted the Phil owner of Classic Chargers in Penticton BC, about one for my '46, and it wasn't one that he supplied. After sending accurate measurement of my ashtray, and a few emails, Phil custom made one for me. It fit nicely in the ashtray, and will not be seen until I need to power my phone or GPS. He now has them for sale on his web site.

https://www.classicchargers.com/

https://www.classicchargers.com/product/46-48-ford-usb-charger/
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Mine works great. The fact is the charger, even in a 12 volt system, limits the voltage to a little above 5 volts, the requirement for cell phone etc. Since the 6 volt system is usually 6.5 to 7.3 volts, not an issue. All you have to do is make sure the charger is isolated from the body and them just run wires from the changer to the power supply and ground. That way the charger will be a Neg ground and positive hot lead.
 
My original truck radio that I had digital radio conversion done ; includes a usb charger and plug in . I mounted it flush in the glove box. Right through the cardboard. It’ll charge up my iPhone and it’ll connect to it via Bluetooth for calls or music. It works well.
 

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52flthed said:
My original truck radio that I had digital radio conversion done ; includes a usb charger and plug in . I mounted it flush in the glove box. Right through the cardboard. It’ll charge up my iPhone and it’ll connect to it via Bluetooth for calls or music. It works well.
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52flthed said:
My original truck radio that I had digital radio conversion done ; includes a usb charger and plug in . I mounted it flush in the glove box. Right through the cardboard. It’ll charge up my iPhone and it’ll connect to it via Bluetooth for calls or music. It works well.
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Cool setup . . . nicely done!
 
I bought a couple of chargers from a marine parts place and made a bracket under the dash.


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