When did Ford go to 12 VOLTS

[sturgis 39]

When did Ford go to 12 volts?


When did Ford go to Negative ground?

 

[ken ct]

1956 on the 12 V ,i assume it was same for neg ground. ken ct.

 

[sturgis 39]

Thanks Ken

 

[Bill Steiner]

For sure 12 V in 1956 and neg ground. Bill

 

[scrapiron]

FWIW, I had a '56 that was 6 volt, special order .Connecticut state plain jane 2 door Mainline, this allowed them to use a "hand-me-down" 6 volt 2-way radio. Never did know who used the car.

 

[RonC]

Does anyone know why they made the change from positive ground to negative ground on their vehicles?