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51woodie · 04-15-2022, 11:29 AM

I was looking for a USB charger for my '46 Coupe, 6V + ground, and found this supplier that makes them to fit in ashtrays of classic cars. I contacted the Phil owner of Classic Chargers in Penticton BC, about one for my '46, and it wasn't one that he supplied. After sending accurate measurement of my ashtray, and a few emails, Phil custom made one for me. It fit nicely in the ashtray, and will not be seen until I need to power my phone or GPS. He now has them for sale on his web site.

https://www.classicchargers.com/

https://www.classicchargers.com/prod...d-usb-charger/

Jack E/NJ · 04-15-2022, 11:37 AM

Wonder how long it'll last after ashes get inside?

51woodie · 04-16-2022, 08:57 AM

Jack. Ford designed in two ash trays on the dash. One for your cigar ashes, and the other for the USB charger.

tubman · 04-16-2022, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 51woodie

Jack. Ford designed in two ash trays on the dash. One for your cigar ashes, and the other for the USB charger.

It's on the option list, right after the SBC engine option.

Merc Cruzer · 08-11-2023, 04:34 PM

Prior post:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ing+cell+phone

my4dv8 · 08-11-2023, 04:50 PM

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I just have a cigarette lighter socket vertical just under the bottom edge of the dash. So can use a gps there also as a usb port. Never see it. Also have a hidden one in the glove box.

petehoovie · 08-11-2023, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51woodie

I was looking for a USB charger for my '46 Coupe, 6V + ground, and found this supplier that makes them to fit in ashtrays of classic cars. I contacted the Phil owner of Classic Chargers in Penticton BC, about one for my '46, and it wasn't one that he supplied. After sending accurate measurement of my ashtray, and a few emails, Phil custom made one for me. It fit nicely in the ashtray, and will not be seen until I need to power my phone or GPS. He now has them for sale on his web site.

https://www.classicchargers.com/

https://www.classicchargers.com/prod...d-usb-charger/

uncle buck · 08-13-2023, 10:29 AM

How do these work with the 6 volt system?

Merc Cruzer · 08-13-2023, 05:03 PM

Mine works great. The fact is the charger, even in a 12 volt system, limits the voltage to a little above 5 volts, the requirement for cell phone etc. Since the 6 volt system is usually 6.5 to 7.3 volts, not an issue. All you have to do is make sure the charger is isolated from the body and them just run wires from the changer to the power supply and ground. That way the charger will be a Neg ground and positive hot lead.

coolcoupe · 08-13-2023, 06:19 PM

What all can a person use this charger for besides those that are mentioned ?
Maybe a mp3 ?

Merc Cruzer · 08-13-2023, 06:28 PM

Sure, anything that you can charge with a USB port and cable.

52flthed · 08-13-2023, 08:57 PM

My original truck radio that I had digital radio conversion done ; includes a usb charger and plug in . I mounted it flush in the glove box. Right through the cardboard. It’ll charge up my iPhone and it’ll connect to it via Bluetooth for calls or music. It works well.

petehoovie · 08-13-2023, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52flthed

My original truck radio that I had digital radio conversion done ; includes a usb charger and plug in . I mounted it flush in the glove box. Right through the cardboard. It’ll charge up my iPhone and it’ll connect to it via Bluetooth for calls or music. It works well.

Bored&Stroked · 08-14-2023, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52flthed

My original truck radio that I had digital radio conversion done ; includes a usb charger and plug in . I mounted it flush in the glove box. Right through the cardboard. It’ll charge up my iPhone and it’ll connect to it via Bluetooth for calls or music. It works well.

Cool setup . . . nicely done!

1oldtimer · 08-14-2023, 02:02 PM

I bought a couple of chargers from a marine parts place and made a bracket under the dash.

itslow · 08-16-2023, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle buck

How do these work with the 6 volt system?

USB uses 5V max so the ports have internal circuitry to step-down the voltage from 12V, 6V, or whatever the system voltage would be.

04-15-2022, 11:29 AM	#1
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 529	Hidden USB Charger I was looking for a USB charger for my '46 Coupe, 6V + ground, and found this supplier that makes them to fit in ashtrays of classic cars. I contacted the Phil owner of Classic Chargers in Penticton BC, about one for my '46, and it wasn't one that he supplied. After sending accurate measurement of my ashtray, and a few emails, Phil custom made one for me. It fit nicely in the ashtray, and will not be seen until I need to power my phone or GPS. He now has them for sale on his web site. https://www.classicchargers.com/ https://www.classicchargers.com/prod...d-usb-charger/

04-15-2022, 11:37 AM	#2
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Hidden USB Charger Wonder how long it'll last after ashes get inside?

04-16-2022, 08:57 AM	#3
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 529	Re: Hidden USB Charger Jack. Ford designed in two ash trays on the dash. One for your cigar ashes, and the other for the USB charger.

08-11-2023, 04:34 PM	#5
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,429	Re: Hidden USB Charger Prior post: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ing+cell+phone

08-11-2023, 04:50 PM	#6
my4dv8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,112	Re: Hidden USB Charger Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just have a cigarette lighter socket vertical just under the bottom edge of the dash. So can use a gps there also as a usb port. Never see it. Also have a hidden one in the glove box.

08-13-2023, 10:29 AM	#8
uncle buck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Snohomish,WA Posts: 1,030	Re: Hidden USB Charger How do these work with the 6 volt system?

08-13-2023, 05:03 PM	#9
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,429	Re: Hidden USB Charger Mine works great. The fact is the charger, even in a 12 volt system, limits the voltage to a little above 5 volts, the requirement for cell phone etc. Since the 6 volt system is usually 6.5 to 7.3 volts, not an issue. All you have to do is make sure the charger is isolated from the body and them just run wires from the changer to the power supply and ground. That way the charger will be a Neg ground and positive hot lead.

08-13-2023, 06:19 PM	#10
coolcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ontario,Canada Posts: 451	Re: Hidden USB Charger What all can a person use this charger for besides those that are mentioned ? Maybe a mp3 ?

08-13-2023, 06:28 PM	#11
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,429	Re: Hidden USB Charger Sure, anything that you can charge with a USB port and cable.

08-14-2023, 02:02 PM	#15
1oldtimer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Orange County, Ca. Posts: 685	Re: Hidden USB Charger I bought a couple of chargers from a marine parts place and made a bracket under the dash. Last edited by 1oldtimer; 08-22-2023 at 11:42 PM.