1966 Karmann Ghia rewiring and 6v to 12v conversion

Sacdl001 · Post by **Sacdl001** » Sun Aug 16, 2015 2:40 pm

I just started restoring a 1966 Karmann Ghia. The wiring is a mess so I'm going to replace it with a new wiring harness. I'm also going to convert from a 6v system to a 12 v system. Does it matter which one I do first? Any thoughts on the wiring or conversion are appreciated.

darzoom · Post by **darzoom** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:32 am

The current wires are probably toast and you will eventually have to replace them anyway. My opinion would be do that first.

Sacdl001 · Post by **Sacdl001** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:50 am

Thanks for the advice. I'll do the rewiring before the conversion. Any thoughts/suggestions/advice on the 6v to 12v conversion?

darzoom · Post by **darzoom** » Mon Aug 17, 2015 1:00 pm

Do a search on 12v conversions and there are tons of threads here on the subject. Here is one that lists all the parts:

http://www.1966vwbeetle.com/Forum/viewt ... a29e43da1b

Here are a couple of kits:

http://www.mamotorworks.com/vw/product/ ... kit_306486

http://www.socalautoparts.com/product_i ... es-p-13406

I can't vouch for either kit and you will also need bulbs. Good Luck!