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FrankD90 
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 Topic: 12 volt conversion MilitaryPosted: 19 Jan. 2017 at 4:53am |
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Hello everyone!
I have a '47 CJ2A I need to convert to 12 volt. The issue: -I am converting it to somewhat WWII Specs so I need to add the B.O. switch (for the blackout lights), military light switch. -Which alternator would be recommended -I've never done a 12 volt conversion would anyone recommend a wiring harness? Thanks! Frank
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Gil
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Posted: 19 Jan. 2017 at 11:47am |
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Hi Frank.I'm doing the same thing.For the alternator I'm using a Delco single wire.For the blackout light on the fender I replace the inside socket to take a 12 volt bulb,the blackout light in the grill I used m38 blackout light because they are bigger and I replace the bulb socket to take double contact bulb for marker/blinker.You can check on Your jeep project under Restoring cj2a into a WWII tribute.
  
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leecarr
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Posted: 20 Jan. 2017 at 12:01am |
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Any pics of how you converted the fender mount lite to 12v ? I put a small led in mine, I thought of removing the
Face cover (not the visor) painting black and putting it on my 2a. |
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FrankD90
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Posted: 20 Jan. 2017 at 3:37am |
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I need to wire the cate eyes somehow. But awesome pics!
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Posted: 20 Jan. 2017 at 4:40am |
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You should be able to find a 12 volt NOS fender light.
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Gil
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Posted: 21 Jan. 2017 at 3:46am |
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Lee ,I just return from Florida and don't have more pictures but I will remove the lens and take pictures of how I did the inside.Mind the inside bulb was busted. I will try this weekend.
Giles Edited by Gil - 21 Jan. 2017 at 3:51am |
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leecarr
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Posted: 21 Jan. 2017 at 11:24pm |
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I have some pics of mine but I have to resize them, I've never seen a 12v one. I just like the look of the military style fender mount black out lite.
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Gil
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Posted: 22 Jan. 2017 at 8:00pm |
Lee , mind was not working and not original to a gpw/mb so I took apart and removed the broken bulb , I made the hole in the metal casing bigger with my die grinder to be able to install a Pico # 5444 /1 wire for a single bulb. I Made the hole tight for the insert and I put silicon to seal and hold it in place better.I also grounded the insert and for the wire I used for the light is a marine wire it's have a bigger insulation (Rubber) Here are some pictures    
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Posted: 22 Jan. 2017 at 8:39pm |
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I put an led in mine, I don't know what it fits, was just hanging on a rack at the parts store, it's real bright. I'm not using mine as a blackout light, I want to remove the face shield and keep the visor. I have one pic but I'll take some better ones.
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leecarr
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Posted: 22 Jan. 2017 at 11:07pm |
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The brass pieces holding in the lite are the tangs off the male extension cord, makes it easy to replace if it blows out. I have to clean off the glass and crimp it back together (and hope I don't break it. I'm using m38 fenders and grill so the mounting holes and notch for the wire are there.
  
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