Hi
I am working on a 1950 Desoto custome and want to convert it from a 6 volt system to a 12 volt system. Right now it is set up for positive ground.
I'm looking for some help on what I would need to do to accomplish this...
I had a friend suggest a 12 to 6 converter for the panel lights, but I wasn't sure if that would be OK for the regulator and heater...
Would I have to change out the starter and generator? Did they make a 12 volt generator and starter for this year?
Oh, I need new wiper moters too...
Any help would be appreciated!

Brian Conway
Conway_brian@bellsouth.net

I suggest you leave it 6 volt.

Have converted cars over in the past unil I finally got wise. It's a lot of work for not much gain. If there is something wrong with your starter, ignition etc. changing to 12 volts won't fix it. You will go to a lot of work changing it, then have to fix what was broken in the first place.

Easiest and cheapest answer, fix the 6 volt.

Next easiest and cheapest, sell it and buy a 1955 up car that is already 12 volt.

If you tell me what is wrong with the car I can help you fix it a lot easier and cheaper than changing it to 12 volt.

I can also tell you that getting the original engine running will be easier and cheaper than installing a Chev V8.