[Private_collector]

12 volt decision chosen for several reasons.

Night driving was certainly a factor, as was ease of finding a jump start or auto battery if needed quickly or in remote location where minimal choice may be on offer. I will also want to be able to use 12v tyre pump if situation arises. I do have a gearbox mounted pump, but that mat not turn out to be usable, practical or indeed reliable. I also expect to be running a solid state ignition system.

Not sure if I will get 12v generator or change for an alternator, which will (I have been told) remove need for using the regulator at all!

Instruments can run through a voltage reducer on the circuits, either individually or there are devices available that can reduce a number of circuits together. In that situation, I don't believe instruments will need to be recalibrated. At least this is the advice of my auto electritian.

Finally, for times when the vehicle is on public viewing, I will be mounting a 12v MP3 player circuit, hidden in lower section of the tool box, that will play some of the WW2 news and music. Speakers are to be hidden in an inconspicuous location beneath the truck cab or possibly under rear body.

Windscreen wipers are not a consideration because I will continue to run with the vacuum driven ones. They are an item that will be seen, so they will remain original in appearance. In fact, I just received the new wiper blades this evening, so wiper arms and the metal of the blades will be sandblasted on Sunday, in preparation for painting in the final color.