Do I need a ballast resistor for the coil and do I have to do any thing with the gas gauge and amp gauge ???

Yes to both questions. Patrick's has that in stock.

But the amp guage stays stock

Good luck.

Be sure the amp meter is compatible with the alt. or gen. you use.

Sam II2935

By that I meant will carry the current.

Jumping in on your question 4door52: Would I need a step down for the stock heater blower motor in my '50 3100? This may have been answered here before, but I can't find it.

Thanks Walt,
I am rewiring completely as the original wires are very frayed even though all the systems work except for one parking lamp. A local starter rebuild shop may be able to help me on the heater motor.I've already disconnected and removed everything from under the dashboard so the rest should be easy.LOL

Wiring it myself? Good one Walt.I'm new to this stuff so it's a kit from American Auto Wire,the Factory Fit people. I am very fortunate to live about 15 minutes by highway from their plant, so I just drove over, told them what I was doing, plopped down some $$ and wa-la, a kit for my 3100. And I didn't have to buy their expensive overloaded kit either because I'm not planning on adding a bunch of modern stuff. They're were very helpful and have a great tech group to rely on so I think I'll be ok on this project. And I have noted your advice too. Thanks.

Dear Drew;

Patrick's has the wiring diagrams & done many of these.

Give them a call for more info.

Good luck.

go to speedwaymotors.com and look for their 6 to 12 volt conversion guide. its cheap, and has everything you need to know.

Does anybody have a "kit" for 12 volt conversion? I'm going to be picking up a '49 4 door myself here soon and would like to upgrade. It would just make life easier if a kit was supplied with all the necessary bulbs, switches, drop downs, etc.

Thx.
Butch

Dear Butch;

It will be cheaper for you to buy, just what's needed.

Patrick's catalog has the list.

You can call me for help as I have done dozens over the years.

Good luck.