38 Cats Eye LIghter

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#184772 - 09/27/10 03:38 PM 38 Cats Eye LIghter
Davis38 Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 09/27/10 Posts: 42 Loc: California	Hey all, I recently read a topic about someone that converted their Cats Eye to a 12v using all new lighter parts but still kept their cats eye top. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of where to get these parts for a 38, I went to Napa and Pep Boys, but neither of them seem to be able to help. Thanks, Davis
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#184792 - 09/27/10 11:50 PM Re: 38 Cats Eye LIghter [Re: Davis38]
AntiqueMechanic Registered: 12/02/01 Posts: 7721 Loc: Vancouver, WA	A 1938 is not 12-volt! _________________________ RAY Member Chat Group - Non-Geographical Region Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/ If I had known that growing old would be this much fun---I'd have done it sooner!
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#184800 - 09/28/10 04:22 AM Re: 38 Cats Eye LIghter [Re: AntiqueMechanic]
K10 Shade Tree Mechanic Registered: 01/05/02 Posts: 93 Loc: Epsom, NH	A 6 volt lighter will not fit in a 12 volt socket and vice versa. You need to purchase a 12 volt socket from any FLAPS. How you create the lighter portion is up to you, but the cat's eye and the 12 volt element need to be joined. I have a 6 volt POS GRND setup but am able to run 12 volt accessories with an inverter/converter unit I picked up from eBay. I only wired the new 12v lighter socket to the converter. I don't really care about the element because I don't smoke, but it's available for a show if necessary. I find that the GPS is much more useful in that spot than an element, and if necessary, my cell phone can be recharged as well.
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