Recreational Electrical LLC is a specialty automotive electrical shop in Colorado. We provide custom electrical services for all kinds of automotive customers. From Wiring harnesses, Warning lights, and custom stereo installs, to trailer wiring, rv conversions and more. We provide the most indepth and custom automotive electrical service in Northern Colorado. In this video we show you how to convert your 1953 Chevy Pickup from 6 volts to 12 volts. Key Items: Make sure your vehicle is negativly grounded. This means the negative side of the battery gets connected to the frame. Make sure you have the correct engine before ordering Alternator brackets. GM and Chevy had different engines, and the brackets are different for the alternator. Make sure you replace all the light bulbs. They will burn out quick if you don't. I take them all out, count how many of each I need, and then run to the auto parts store and match the base with a 12 volt bulb. I have never had an issue finding a replacement. The rear tail lights on this vehicle are LED. The customer supplied me with them and I think they are from Brothers Trucks. They are extremly bright and very much worth the money. YOU WILL BE DISSAPOINTED IN THE INTENSITY IF YOU JUST CHANGE THE REAR TAIL LIGHT BULBS! The existing housing does not have good reflective properties, and even a 12 volt light does not show up very well. These LEDs are amazing The blower motor and windshield wiper motor either need to be replaced or have an ... Video Rating: 5 / 5
Thanks for posting this video- it's great and I love your 5 window 1/2 ton- I just bought a 1951 1 ton w/9' bed (farm truck) previous owner had done conversion from 6 to 12 v but something isn't working out- system not charging so we are trying to go though now- has a one wire delco alternator,original 6v starter,original voltage regulator- the truck just shut down on me after driving home with lights on (first time) and it starts after sitting, but seems to be related to charge or heat? ideas?
Thanks for the video! I think I have everything now to convert my '54 truck except for the base plate for the alternator to bolt to. Where can I get one of these?
@beetlejuice0u812 It's not really the current you would be worried about, in fact a 6 volt starter can handle more current then the 12 volt starters. I imagine the voltage would hurt it only if the brushes were worn or weak, but thats about it. Currently, it just spins much faster.
@Lk2deHierro, This is hard to fully diagnose without seeing it, and getting a reading on a meter. if it is bad wiring, then changing the alternator will have no effect. To check the wiring, you need a multimeter set to DC volts. then check the terminals on the alternator. The "stud" and red wire in the connector should have 12 volts all the time. The white wire should only have voltage when the key is on. If these are good, then most likely the alternator is toast.
@Lk2deHierro I would bet you have a weak or bad alternator. When the vehicle is running, the alternator powers everything, not the batteries, therefor putting in another battery will not help, unless your accessory is something that draws alot more power then an alternator can produce. If you are talking headlights, blower fan etc, then your alternator is not doing it's job. It could be bad wiring connections as well, and it is possible the alternator is not "turning on"
hope you can help me. i have a '94 gmc suburban, every time i turn any accessories on my battery gauge goes down, and you could feel loose power. you think by adding a second battery in a parallel circuit for sure, would help? thanks hope you could help me out.
Thanks for posting this video- it's great and I love your 5 window 1/2 ton-
ReplyDeleteI just bought a 1951 1 ton w/9' bed (farm truck) previous owner had done conversion from 6 to 12 v but something isn't working out- system not charging so we are trying to go though now- has a one wire delco alternator,original 6v starter,original voltage regulator- the truck just shut down on me after driving home
with lights on (first time) and it starts after sitting, but seems to be related to charge or heat? ideas?
Thanks for the video! I think I have everything now to convert my '54 truck except for the base plate for the alternator to bolt to. Where can I get one of these?
ReplyDelete@beetlejuice0u812 It's not really the current you would be worried about, in fact a 6 volt starter can handle more current then the 12 volt starters. I imagine the voltage would hurt it only if the brushes were worn or weak, but thats about it. Currently, it just spins much faster.
ReplyDeletethanks for the tips..nice jam too..the 6vt starer can handle the 12vt current?
ReplyDelete@Lk2deHierro, This is hard to fully diagnose without seeing it, and getting a reading on a meter. if it is bad wiring, then changing the alternator will have no effect. To check the wiring, you need a multimeter set to DC volts. then check the terminals on the alternator. The "stud" and red wire in the connector should have 12 volts all the time. The white wire should only have voltage when the key is on. If these are good, then most likely the alternator is toast.
ReplyDelete@Lk2deHierro I would bet you have a weak or bad alternator. When the vehicle is running, the alternator powers everything, not the batteries, therefor putting in another battery will not help, unless your accessory is something that draws alot more power then an alternator can produce. If you are talking headlights, blower fan etc, then your alternator is not doing it's job. It could be bad wiring connections as well, and it is possible the alternator is not "turning on"
ReplyDeletehope you can help me. i have a '94 gmc suburban, every time i turn any accessories on my battery gauge goes down, and you could feel loose power. you think by adding a second battery in a parallel circuit for sure, would help? thanks hope you could help me out.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this quick overview vid on the process. Exactly what I needed to get me going on my 50.
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ReplyDeletethanks for the vid! got a tractor that needs the same done to it, so this was very informational!
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