David,
Simply not true. There are still excellent quality 6 volt batteries on
the market, today (Deka, for example, and you can also get the Optima
gel cell batteries in 6 volt configuration). As far as usefulness and
practicality are concerned; a well maintained 6 volt electrical system
will get you as far as you want to go. I put 2000 miles on my 356,
including plenty of night time driving, frequently in the rain, in July
of this year, alone. Perfect reliability, plenty of cranking power
(although, in truth, it doesn't take much to start a well tuned engine
in warm weather) and juice to run headlights (on at ALL times, when in
motion) and wipers.
Now, if you want to power a lot of modern accessories (big sound
systems, radar detectors, etc.), which draw a lot of current and need 12
volt power....then, sure, you'll want to convert to 12 volts.
But don't, whatever you do, be sucked into converting from 6 to 12 volts
simply because 12 is a bigger number than 6, which seems to be the true,
underlying reason for most of those who switch.
Bud Osbourne
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
[mailto:owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf Of David Lieb
Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2006 10:48 AM
To: Spridgets
Subject: Re: bright 6 volt bulbs
Yes, keeping it 6-volt makes it more original. Somewhere you have to
make
the decision between having an original trailer queen and a functional
vehicle.
6-volt batteries available today tend to be second-rate at best and will
give you
constant reminders of why the automotive industry transitioned to the
12-volt
standard. Since you are unlikely to ever drive the car over 50 miles,
practicality
is irrelevant and retaining the 6-volt system is a viable option. If
concours points
are irrelevant and you do wish to be able to actually drive it to an
out-of-state
show, you might want to consider the 12-volt option.
David Lieb
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