I've heard they exist...but where??
 

I need to install a newer radio in a '59 356. Not a problem other than the car is originally a 6volt. I've asked around and there is rumor of a device that converts 6 to 12 volts. Everywhere I look I get steered somewhere else. All Electonics say's Pep Boys, Pep Boys say's Auto Zone, Auto Zone says All Electronics and so on. I stopped by a radio Shack also but I got tired explaining what a "volt" was no less how many come in a wire.
So where in SoCal do you think I might be able to find one of these electrical unicorns?

Google is your friend...

http://www.powerstream.com/dc6-12.htm

Aurel

I saw them already. No answere when I called. That and they are in Utah.
Still Looking

You'd need a transformer, no? Seems like a DC step-up transformer is a simple device. Try Mouser Electronics (mouser.com)?

Dan

I'm no electronics expert, but I think just a 2:1 transformer to step up the voltage to 12-14 and depending on how dirty signal is, maybe a Voltage regulator/capacitor combo in order to clean things up.

found a schematic, but 800mA probably isn't enough

http://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/6-12conv.htm

http://www.wiscointl.com/astron/converters.htm

http://www.pressenter.com/~cmeyer/index.html

JC Whitney has 2 6->12 inverters available on their website. Also, did you see the recent Registry article about using an iPod or other mp3 player in a 356? Lots of threads about it in my archive (see sig)

Perhaps Josep (Oldautoradio ID on Pelican) can help.

www.oldautoradio.com

Found it Here These guys even make an in dash unit AM/FM to fit the oem dash opening. All for under $300.00. Too Cool