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  1. red64

    red64 New Member

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    I live in west Central Florida and drive a 64 Caliente two door hardtop. It's red on red with a 302 and 5 speed, granada front discs and air conditioning. I just converted to an alternator and matching voltage regulator. I have installed a voltmeter and disconnected the idiot light.
    Could use some help in wiring the alternator up, first attempt today failed. Look forward to hearing what I did wrong. Tks!
     
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  2. Ronald Hopkins

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    Welcome from East Tennessee. I had a 64 Caliente many years ago. It was a 289 with an automatic. Loved that car. Wish many times I had not sold it. But then I have had many cars I wished I had kept.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    "alternator and matching voltage regulator."
    :hmmm:...I didn't think an alt. used an external reg... aren't they internally regulated?
     
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    :Welcome: to the site...i too, had a 64 Caliente years ago...wouldn't mind having it now...
     
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  6. Red1972Grabber

    Red1972Grabber Hangtown Hot Rods-NorCal

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    Frank, you have been looking at that Chevy too long.:) Fords had external regulators from '63 well into the '80's.
     
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    :Welcome:to the site!!!!!
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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