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Old 02-14-2018, 10:19 PM   #1
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When did Ford go to 12 volt systems instead if 6 volt?


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Old 02-14-2018, 10:27 PM   #2
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1956 was the first model year with12v, if memory serves
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Old 02-14-2018, 11:52 PM   #3
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I agree. Ford went from 6volt positive ground to 12volt negative ground in 1956.
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Like we used to say when we were kids : "Me three!"
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fordwife said from 6 volt positive.is this true?were all fords up too 1956 positive ground?
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Old 02-15-2018, 02:10 PM   #6
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fordwife said from 6 volt positive.is this true?were all fords up too 1956 positive ground?
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No, the Ford Motor Company used negative ground polarity on the Model-T, then went to positive ground with the Model A, and back to negative ground in 1956
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When Henry was asked about why you would build a model T.
He said " If I listened to what people wanted....they would answer, "I want faster horses"
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No, the Ford Motor Company used negative ground polarity on the Model-T, then went to positive ground with the Model A, and back to negative ground in 1956
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I thought I did. What is your question?
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