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Updating to Alternator

Old Dec 26, 2018 | 12:17 AM
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2 questions -

-Total dummy here...I want to upgrade my 1962 283 generator to an Alternator, I need info on how easy or hard this is to do and where is a reasonably priced supplier to purchase one from?
-Replacing the radio with an authentic looking up-to- date version, current AM radio is dead and I have no understanding of where to start to look?
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 6:56 AM
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This is one example of an alternator. You will need a mounting bracket which you can buy or make. They are very easy to make.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ALTERNA...S!-1:rk:2:pf:0
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 8:32 AM
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The one oldchevy links to has an internal voltage regulator. As stated the bracket may be the main issue, with wiring being the next.
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