Wtb New Starter Solenoid - 1955

[ET55]

Hi all,
I want to buy a spare Starter Solenoid for my 1955 Tbird that has been modified to 12V before I got it.
Do I now have to purchase a 55 6Volt replacement or a 56/57 12 Volt replacement? Not sure what is now in the car, can't find any information on it.
TX a lot for your support!
Eric
PS. the starter motor is the original 6V motor.

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[JDJ]

Hi Eric,
You will need a new solenoid. If you call Classic Thunderbird Parts @ 1-740-622-8561 they can let you know the part #
for your 55 12 volt converted part. Also if you are using the original 6 volt starter you maybe want to take it to a local
auto electrical shop to open it up and check it out, clean it etc.( unless you can do it yourself ). I also had a local shop modify my 6 volt generator because I also recently converted my 55 to 12 volt. Hopefully this helps you.
JDJ

 

[ET55]

Thanks for your fast reply JDJ!! Problem is that I live in Belgium (Europe), calling is a bit the expensive option for me 🙂.
I have a catalogue of both Thunderbird headquarters and Concours Parts, but both starter solenoids are in there, I want to make sure I buy the right one. TX Eric.

 

[biddle]

Parts wanted go in the parts wanted forum!... Moving now.

 

[ET55]

Hi Biddle, I'm not really looking for the parts, I know where I will order them, but just looking for advice on the choice (6V or 12V) for the starter solenoid. Eric.

 

[biddle]

Hi Biddle, I'm not really looking for the parts, I know where I will order them, but just looking for advice on the choice (6V or 12V) for the starter solenoid. Eric.

TO anyone reading this-- If you are discussing parts or buying them, put it in the Parts for Sale/Wanted forum in the future. "I want to buy" goes in the parts wanted for sale for discussion there.

 

[Pete986]

I made that mistake.

The 6V one only has one post, get the '56 one

 

[henro]

either will work, the 12v solenoid has an extra connection to put full 12v of power to the coil while cranking the engine. helps starting