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Old 04-06-2011, 03:19 PM   #1
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What year did they go to 12 volts?

I'm thinking about getting a 53 or 54. When did the voltage change?
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Old 04-06-2011, 03:55 PM   #2
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Re: What year did they go to 12 volts?

I believe Chevrolet went to 12V with the 55 Second series. Some second series 55 GMC's were still 6V.
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Old 04-06-2011, 03:56 PM   #3
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Re: What year did they go to 12 volts?

1955 2nd series is when it changed to 12 volt system
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