Before I permanently mount things I try them out. Being cheap, I stole the alt out of my Mustang and mounted it in the '55. My real intent was to retrofit the 292 in our '59 Galaxie since that's the 'family' cruiser.

CLICK HERE for my alt-to-Y-block conversion.

At the very first Woodward Dream Cruise, I discovered my battery was slowly getting low because of the electric fan and hours of idle speeds. Not good. That's why I went with a 130 amp Ford alt.

Frank, if you ever make it home, stop over. I'm still in Royal Oak where many of my friends enjoy their classic cars and hot rods. I'm also in the phone book or you can google my phone number (248) 544-8834 <---had it since '71.

Charlie, I'm glad you're happy with the one-wire. Many hot rods wouldn't be except for the one-wire. Just know there are drawbacks. If it suits your needs, God Bless You. - Dave Dare

Royal Oak, Michigan (Four miles north of Detroit, and 12 miles NORTH of Windsor, Canada).  That's right, we're north of Canada.

Ford 292 Y-Block major overhaul by simplyconnected

Duck, it looks like this if chromed!

  Vic Correnti

I had no idea I could "re-purpose" the original bracket- I think I'll take my cup of coffee out to the garage next Saturday morning and have a looky lou. I wish I could swing for the seats and buy the gen looking alt, but it's not in the cards, at present. Thanks for the thoughts. /Duck

BOO- YA!!!

Duck, go to the link on the forum 2010 Friday's expo Charlie McCraney's pictures first page bottom 4th picture to the right. That shows the original tbird bracket with an alternator. Hope this helps.

-Gary Burnette-

Duck, you can't get any cheaper than using your own Tbird brackets and it looks great and is original. The guys see it every time I take it to Columbus and I'm sure Charlie may even have a picture of it??

-Gary Burnette-

I use the one you mention from Don Hyde. This one was designed many years ago to also carry a small air conditioner/compressor. It has worked great for me ad does double duty.

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

I'm using the original generator brackets on the ford alternator in my 56 tbird with no problems. Used a metal tube spacer to fill in the open space at the top where the long bolt goes, just cut to fit. Any other adjustments can be made with a washer or two.

-Gary Burnette-

I know some guys with Flat Motors that are running Powergen Alternators, mainly because an alternator plain looks out of place on top of a Ford Flathead. They work and look good but man are they expensive ~$400.

I'm running a GM 3 wire on my '55 Ranchwagon, mainly so I can retain the stock 'GEN' idiot light in the dash.

"The Master Cylinder"

Enjoying life at the beach in SOCAL

...BTW, I'm considering a PowerGen (alternator that looks like a generator). Any experience out there with these? Thanks!

Paul

"The way that you wander is the way that you choose..."



1955 Ford 70B-223/FoM, 1955 Ford 78A-272/3sp

Don Hyde with FordCraft in Plano, TX - (972) 423-4636 has a nice, adjustable one that was recommended to me by Amos Minter.

"The way that you wander is the way that you choose..."



1955 Ford 70B-223/FoM, 1955 Ford 78A-272/3sp