This inverter circuit can provide up to 800mA of 12V power from a 6V supply. For example, you could run 12V car accessories in a 6V car. The circuit is simple, about 75% efficient and quite useful. By ...

All of the above, Jerry. The problem is that everything in your car is designed to run on 6 volts. Running 8 volts through 6-volt components will put some stress on them and might shorten their lives ...

I have a restored 1947 Plymouth Business Coupe. That was the same year I, too, came off the “assembly line.” The Plymouth has a 6-volt battery, and the starter motor turns over slowly. Can I safely ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I have a restored 1947 Plymouth Business Coupe. That was the same year I, too, came off the "assembly line." The Plymouth has a 6-volt battery, and the starter motor turns over slowly.

Q.I've got a '55 DeSoto Firedome two-door Sportsman hardtop with 57,000 miles on the odometer. It has the 291ci Hemi and a Powerflite transmission. I've rewired the car and converted it to 12 V so I ...