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30-9 · 01-14-2015, 08:32 PM

Was reading an ad for a 1940 Deluxe and it stated the car had - a 6 Volt - 12 Volt battery and solenoid switch.

Tried googling it but found nothing.

WestCoast · 01-14-2015, 08:40 PM

its a dual purpose batt, it has an extra terminal on the 12v batt so it can be used as a 6v when needed

1939 pickup truck · 01-14-2015, 09:18 PM

There is a thread here that ends up at a supply house in the oil fields of TEXAS...
The unit hits the back pocket at roughly 500.00 $ PM for a direct link to page.

Bill Wright · 01-14-2015, 10:06 PM

The same thing can be achieved with two six volt optima batteries.

JSeery · 01-14-2015, 10:16 PM

Friend of mine in High School had a simple solution for an F1 pickup. He put a 12v battery in it, then took an ice pick and poked a hole in the center of it and just stuck a wire in the hole. Worked like a champ, 12v for the starter, ignition and lights and 6v for the instrument panel gauges.

Ross F-1 · 01-14-2015, 10:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JSeery

Friend of mine in High School had a simple solution for an F1 pickup. He put a 12v battery in it, then took an ice pick and poked a hole in the center of it and just stuck a wire in the hole. Worked like a champ, 12v for the starter, ignition and lights and 6v for the instrument panel gauges.

Back in the days when cells had lead connectors between cells across the top, it was possible to drill and tap to accomplish that. I don't know how you'd know where to do that on a modern battery.

JSeery · 01-14-2015, 10:56 PM

Not sure I would want to try, but Hot Rodders in the 60s had some interesting solutions to problems. It is strange that kids then were able to solve problems that baffle adults today.

49fordv8f4 · 01-15-2015, 12:07 AM

The kids are still doing it. Most adults have their 3 year old fix their computer

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Mark

BILL WZOREK · 01-15-2015, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSeery

Not sure I would want to try, but Hot Rodders in the 60s had some interesting solutions to problems. It is strange that kids then were able to solve problems that baffle adults today.

If you think about it the kids back then that had interesting solutions.

Are the same kids ( now adults ) that are baffled by the Questions / Problems today !!

funrunr · 01-15-2015, 06:05 AM

Kids aren't afraid to try something new or dangerous, adults know better and can usually afford to do it correctly.

30-9 · 01-15-2015, 07:26 AM

Thx folks

1939 pickup truck · 01-15-2015, 07:44 AM

That expensive relay is actually a very interesting problem solving concept design
& a fairly complicated manufactured product. Serves a real purpose in industry...
Just not at a cost most of us would choose to invest in... But have a look at it !
JSerry is a skilled writer of electrical circuits, can explain it's function better then ;<)

01-14-2015, 08:32 PM	#1
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	what is it Was reading an ad for a 1940 Deluxe and it stated the car had - a 6 Volt - 12 Volt battery and solenoid switch. Tried googling it but found nothing. __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

01-14-2015, 08:40 PM	#2
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: what is it its a dual purpose batt, it has an extra terminal on the 12v batt so it can be used as a 6v when needed

01-14-2015, 09:18 PM	#3
1939 pickup truck Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coast of Maine Posts: 44	Re: what is it There is a thread here that ends up at a supply house in the oil fields of TEXAS... The unit hits the back pocket at roughly 500.00 $ PM for a direct link to page.

01-14-2015, 10:06 PM	#4
Bill Wright Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 76	Re: what is it The same thing can be achieved with two six volt optima batteries.

01-14-2015, 10:16 PM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: what is it Friend of mine in High School had a simple solution for an F1 pickup. He put a 12v battery in it, then took an ice pick and poked a hole in the center of it and just stuck a wire in the hole. Worked like a champ, 12v for the starter, ignition and lights and 6v for the instrument panel gauges.

01-14-2015, 10:56 PM	#7
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: what is it Not sure I would want to try, but Hot Rodders in the 60s had some interesting solutions to problems. It is strange that kids then were able to solve problems that baffle adults today.

01-15-2015, 12:07 AM	#8
49fordv8f4 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Yellville,AR Posts: 222	Re: what is it The kids are still doing it. Most adults have their 3 year old fix their computer. Mark

01-15-2015, 06:05 AM	#10
funrunr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belleville,MI Posts: 1,427	Re: what is it Kids aren't afraid to try something new or dangerous, adults know better and can usually afford to do it correctly. __________________ Thank God this is only a hobby! Last edited by funrunr; 01-15-2015 at 07:34 AM.

01-15-2015, 07:26 AM	#11
30-9 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: MA Posts: 888	Re: what is it Thx folks __________________ Thanks - 30-9 1939, 1940

01-15-2015, 07:44 AM	#12
1939 pickup truck Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coast of Maine Posts: 44	Re: what is it That expensive relay is actually a very interesting problem solving concept design & a fairly complicated manufactured product. Serves a real purpose in industry... Just not at a cost most of us would choose to invest in... But have a look at it ! JSerry is a skilled writer of electrical circuits, can explain it's function better then ;<)