I have a 1953 chevy bel air 2 door sean. is it a 6 volt or 12 volt system
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Asked by Keith Nov 20, 2014 at 04:36 PM about the 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

If it is original,it is 12 volt,but will be a genarator not alternator.

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Keith answered 9 years ago

thanks, so I will need to purchase a 12 volt battery, since it is original.

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

I ment to say if original it is 6 volt,but if it has been converted it will be 12 volt.You will need a 6 volt for factory genarator.

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