The Ford Barn

Samson · 12-15-2011, 01:00 PM

There has been a lot of GOOD information here on the "Barn" and I'm learning a lot.
I have been looking ,this last year, for a voltmeter for my 6 volt system. All I can find is 12 volt units, 8-18 or 0-30 volts. A 6 volt unit would have a smaller range. Does anyone out there know of a vendor who carries this ?
The car is a '34 with a '52 engine, if that makes any difference. I believe all else is stock.

42guy · 12-15-2011, 06:49 PM

I picked one up at a swap meet. No one makes one that I know about. The guy had 2 of them and I only purchased one. Big mistake.
If you have a advanced electronic supply house in your area, they might have something.

Junknshit · 12-15-2011, 06:57 PM

I'd be willing to bet that you could get one from Classic Inst. or maybe from one of the other streetrod inst mfgrs.

rotorwrench · 12-15-2011, 07:06 PM

I don't check very often but you can find some old equipment on flea-pay that would likely still work if in good overall condition. Simpson made the best multi-meters in the old days and I have come acroos some good Sun test equipment before. That stuff was near bullet proof back in the day. If it was stored in a dry environment, it will last one or two lifetimes.

Kerby

Dale Fairfax · 12-15-2011, 07:09 PM

Didn't '40 Fords have voltmeters in lieu of ammeters?

Joe KCMO · 12-15-2011, 07:37 PM

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Yes 40 ford had voltmeters. They come up for sale of Ebay often.

Old Henry · 12-15-2011, 08:15 PM

If you just want to know the voltage and don't mind getting it from a digital readout here are a couple to choose from:
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313

jan bogert · 12-15-2011, 08:56 PM

i got mine from snyders antique auto parts for my '31 coupe it fits in were the amp. guage was $65.00

flatheadernie · 12-16-2011, 04:10 PM

MERCURYS had volt meters ernie n tx

12-15-2011, 01:00 PM	#1
Samson Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SC Posts: 23	looking for a 6 volt system voltmeter There has been a lot of GOOD information here on the "Barn" and I'm learning a lot. I have been looking ,this last year, for a voltmeter for my 6 volt system. All I can find is 12 volt units, 8-18 or 0-30 volts. A 6 volt unit would have a smaller range. Does anyone out there know of a vendor who carries this ? The car is a '34 with a '52 engine, if that makes any difference. I believe all else is stock.

12-15-2011, 06:49 PM	#2
42guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York State Posts: 289	Re: looking for a 6 volt system voltmeter I picked one up at a swap meet. No one makes one that I know about. The guy had 2 of them and I only purchased one. Big mistake. If you have a advanced electronic supply house in your area, they might have something.

12-15-2011, 06:57 PM	#3
Junknshit Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wash. Posts: 233	Re: looking for a 6 volt system voltmeter I'd be willing to bet that you could get one from Classic Inst. or maybe from one of the other streetrod inst mfgrs.

12-15-2011, 07:06 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,457	Re: looking for a 6 volt system voltmeter I don't check very often but you can find some old equipment on flea-pay that would likely still work if in good overall condition. Simpson made the best multi-meters in the old days and I have come acroos some good Sun test equipment before. That stuff was near bullet proof back in the day. If it was stored in a dry environment, it will last one or two lifetimes. Kerby

12-15-2011, 07:09 PM	#5
Dale Fairfax Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 250	Re: looking for a 6 volt system voltmeter Didn't '40 Fords have voltmeters in lieu of ammeters?

12-15-2011, 07:37 PM	#6
Joe KCMO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 423	Re: looking for a 6 volt system voltmeter Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes 40 ford had voltmeters. They come up for sale of Ebay often.

12-15-2011, 08:15 PM	#7
Old Henry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 5,762	Re: looking for a 6 volt system voltmeter If you just want to know the voltage and don't mind getting it from a digital readout here are a couple to choose from: http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313 __________________ Prof. Henry (The Roaming Gnome) "It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” *Ursula K. Le Guin in The Left Hand of Darkness

12-15-2011, 08:56 PM	#8
jan bogert Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: whitehall pa. Posts: 439	Re: looking for a 6 volt system voltmeter i got mine from snyders antique auto parts for my '31 coupe it fits in were the amp. guage was $65.00

12-16-2011, 04:10 PM	#9
flatheadernie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 229	Re: looking for a 6 volt system voltmeter MERCURYS had volt meters ernie n tx