1949 sub 12 volt conversion????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**72gmguy** · 02-09-2015, 11:13 AM

Hey gang, I'm new to this section of the forum as I spend most of my time in the 67-72 trucks area. I recently purchased a 49 suburban from eBay and had it delivered to my inlaws for storage and am going to take a look at it for the first time in a couple weeks. The previous owner had the truck a few years but never attempted to get it running. It was supposedly running a few years ago when he bought it. There is no battery in it and I want to try and get it to at least run while I am there but the previous owner doesn't know if it was converted to 12 volt or if it is still 6 volt. Is there any way to tell so I know what type of battery to bring with me? Does it matter if I use a 12 volt to get it running or am I asking for trouble?

OrrieG · 02-09-2015, 01:28 PM

Pull a parking or tail light lamp, it will have the voltage on it. Read this for other signs it has been converted.
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/12...onversion.html

**youngrodder** · 02-09-2015, 02:05 PM

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We love Suburban's....Share some pics when you have a chance. There are 2-5 various Suburban builds going on at this time.

Thanks
Marc

**Advanced Design** · 02-09-2015, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

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We love Suburban's....Share some pics when you have a chance. There are 2-5 various Suburban builds going on at this time.

Thanks
Marc

I agree! Love to see what you picked up...AD Suburbans have been pretty scarce on Ebay the last few years.

**72gmguy** · 02-13-2015, 11:52 AM

Thanks for the tips and the link. I only have a picture or two from the eBay listing. Looking forward to seeing what I got myself into next weekend.

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**joedoh** · 02-13-2015, 01:07 PM

most later (done in the mid 60s and up) conversions to 12v use an alternator, so if you have an alternator on the engine that is one sure way to tell its 12v, however that doesnt mean a generator indicates a 6v system either.

02-09-2015, 11:13 AM	#1
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	1949 sub 12 volt conversion????? Hey gang, I'm new to this section of the forum as I spend most of my time in the 67-72 trucks area. I recently purchased a 49 suburban from eBay and had it delivered to my inlaws for storage and am going to take a look at it for the first time in a couple weeks. The previous owner had the truck a few years but never attempted to get it running. It was supposedly running a few years ago when he bought it. There is no battery in it and I want to try and get it to at least run while I am there but the previous owner doesn't know if it was converted to 12 volt or if it is still 6 volt. Is there any way to tell so I know what type of battery to bring with me? Does it matter if I use a 12 volt to get it running or am I asking for trouble? __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

02-09-2015, 01:28 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1949 sub 12 volt conversion????? Pull a parking or tail light lamp, it will have the voltage on it. Read this for other signs it has been converted. http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/12...onversion.html __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-09-2015, 02:05 PM	#3
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,777	Re: 1949 sub 12 volt conversion????? 72- We love Suburban's....Share some pics when you have a chance. There are 2-5 various Suburban builds going on at this time. Thanks Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

02-13-2015, 11:52 AM	#5
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: 1949 sub 12 volt conversion????? Thanks for the tips and the link. I only have a picture or two from the eBay listing. Looking forward to seeing what I got myself into next weekend. Attachment 1363148 Attached Images __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

02-13-2015, 01:07 PM	#6
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1949 sub 12 volt conversion????? most later (done in the mid 60s and up) conversions to 12v use an alternator, so if you have an alternator on the engine that is one sure way to tell its 12v, however that doesnt mean a generator indicates a 6v system either. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393



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