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FrankM-RG5

10-02-2017 @ 6:29 PM

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I just ran 8100 miles with my gps plugged into 6 volts as described above. The map situated on the left side of the windshield lets me see twists in the road, speed and the direction my vehicle is headed. I shut the voice off years ago because it is annoying and I can read the directions. It will also give you your average speed while moving as well as driving time.

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09-30-2017 @ 1:34 PM

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I use the GPS app on my cell phone. If I am venturing into unfamiliar territory, I call up Mapquest on my computer and print off a copy of the route to take along.

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09-30-2017 @ 7:29 AM

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I run my Garmin on 6 volt, pos. ground. You need a cigar lighter made of plastic, mount under the dash, reverse the wire leads. Red wire goes to ground and the black wire goes to hot on the switch. The gps only needs about 4 volts to operate. It will charge some
cell phones also, maybe not all. This method is explaned in detail on the Fordbarn.
Use search for gps on 6 volts.

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09-29-2017 @ 3:10 PM

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I discovered that my old garmin GPS works fine on just 6 volts. negative ground. anyone know if I can/should experiment with 6 volts, positive ground? and not fry it?? i'd like to use it "straight up" in my '36 with 6 volt pos. gnd.

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03-09-2017 @ 7:19 AM

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Push 1 for English and 2 for Spanish if you are in California.

len47merc

03-08-2017 @ 2:33 PM

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Jim - don't forget that also with the Garmin you have more than one 'lady' to choose from each trip! And she'll talk to you in whatever accent that suits your pleasure, so you've far more than just 1 friend!

Ever heard 'Recalculating' with a Romanian accent? Man, to die for!

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Jim

03-08-2017 @ 9:16 AM

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The car is a cabriolet with a cigar lighter, but I had no idea I could plug it into the old time lighter. But no matter, I decided to go with the battery pack, thus making it portable for my other old cars. Thanks for all the input! Jim
Had to go with the Garmin versus an atlas as the Garmin Lady is the only friend I have

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03-08-2017 @ 7:59 AM

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I believe that the cigar lighter was standard equipment on the 35 and 36 Ford cars.

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03-07-2017 @ 4:56 PM

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If the car does not have a cigarette lighter plug, pick one up at a local parts store and hide it behind the dash.

len47merc

03-07-2017 @ 10:02 AM

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woodiewagon46 - after reading Jim's comments on this I assumed his vehicle does not have a cigar lighter.

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