6 volt suggestions

[BarrettN]

I'll be keeping/returning my 67 1600-2 6 volt. I'm in the process of getting it back on the road, it has a 12 volt alternator so it  looks like someone started but didn't finish converting it to 12 volt. 

 

So does anyone have a 6 volt generator that didn't make it into the neighbors pool? Can a generator or starter be rebuilt to produce/be more powerful? 

No battery in the car, anyone know of a 6 volt battery that fits? 

 

Thanks, 

Barrett 

 

Edited May 16 by BarrettN
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[72pdx02]

I have a 6v optima mounted on an aluminum tray I made. 

[Mike Self]

A group 17 or 19 6V battery should fit.  They were used on 6V Volkswagens and should't be terribly hard to find.  If a Group 1 will fit (take all 3 measurements) they can be bought at any agricultural supply place (Rural King, Tractor Supply etc) as that's a common size for old tractors. 

 

And IIRC most of the pieces of a 6V VW generator will fit into the carcass of a 1600 generator, and also IIRC the voltage regulator is the same.

 

mike 

[BarrettN]

Wow - I have no idea where the photo that is attached to my original post came from!!?? I posted from my phone, but I've never seen that pic before - I guess we should all be glad it was at least 02 releated!!!! 😲