1953 Dodge pickup

[1934buick]

I'm changing this vehicle from 6 to 12 volt.  I'm changing the coil and all the bulbs and putting an instrument cluster voltage regulator on it.  I am putting a one-wire 12-volt alternator on.  It's a positive ground vehicle.  Is there anything else I need to change?  Any help appreciated.
Thanks, 1934buick

[enjenjo]

Are You changing to negative ground? You will have to use a 12 volt coil, and a ballast resistor on the ignition. If it has one, the starter relay and the horn relay should be changed.

[wayne petty]

by the way...

you can GET....   for delco 10 and 12 SI alternators.

6 volt and 8 volts regulators...

you can also get POSITIVE ground regulators and rectifier bridges.... so you can keep the POSITIVE ground intact...

check out page 15...

http://www.wagneralt.com/catalog/books/W2008-08.pdf

i don't see the positive ground regulators from this company if they are needed.. i do recall but i think they are..

here is the rectifier catalog.. check out the upper left item on page 18

http://www.wagneralt.com/catalog/books/W2008-06.pdf

diodes

http://www.wagneralt.com/catalog/books/W2008-04.pdf


alternator small parts catalog


http://www.wagneralt.com/catalog/books/W2008-11.pdf


i think i saw info on the positive polarity alternators from faulkner brothers in portland oregon...

[1934buick]

Are You changing to negative ground? You will have to use a 12 volt coil, and a ballast resistor on the ignition. If it has one, the starter relay and the horn relay should be changed.

Yes I will be changing it to a negative ground.  I'll be putting the ignition resistor on it.  I'll put a 12 volt starter relay and will change the horn relay to 12 volt.  Is there anything else I need to change by making it negative ground?  Thanks for your quick reply.  1934buick

[GPster]

Are You changing to negative ground? You will have to use a 12 volt coil, and a ballast resistor on the ignition. If it has one, the starter relay and the horn relay should be changed.

Yes I will be changing it to a negative ground.  I'll be putting the ignition resistor on it.  I'll put a 12 volt starter relay and will change the horn relay to 12 volt.  Is there anything else I need to change by making it negative ground?  Thanks for your quick reply.  1934buick

Gas gauge?I don't know but because it uses the ground will it read backwards if you reverse the polarity even if you drop the voltage? GPster

[enjenjo]

Are You changing to negative ground? You will have to use a 12 volt coil, and a ballast resistor on the ignition. If it has one, the starter relay and the horn relay should be changed.

Yes I will be changing it to a negative ground.  I'll be putting the ignition resistor on it.  I'll put a 12 volt starter relay and will change the horn relay to 12 volt.  Is there anything else I need to change by making it negative ground?  Thanks for your quick reply.  1934buick

Gas gauge?I don't know but because it uses the ground will it read backwards if you reverse the polarity even if you drop the voltage? GPster

Nope, it will work fine. Depending on the type, you might have to reverse the leads to the Ammeter.