Poor mans External to Internal Voltage Regulated Alternator Conversion

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This is a spin off from the excellent post in the FAQ on how to do this:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=119379

There were several replies to getting a higher amp alternator, I checked the 83-87, 92amp version and it was $79 and I didn't like the new style pulley. I remembered that they made internal voltage regulated alternators for a really long time and parts for my 74 Monte Carlo were always dirt cheap, so I asked and the alternator for a 74 Monte was $35 for a lifetime alt. Yes it is only the older 63amp version but they have powered all my old Chevy's just fine and I have no power accessories and still need to fix my back brakes, power steering, oil leak, etc, etc, etc,

So, I bought it and using the same instructions above everything worked great, and I got rid of my power drain that was in the external regulator! Headlights are bright even at idle, and the alternator has the old style pulley which I like better (I'm sure you can change it too but this is the poor man's alternative) all is well, just thought I'd share the other side of the coin for those interested.