So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original?

Posted By: jrwoodjoe

So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/23/11 01:41 AM

The voltage regulator on my car is in good shape and looks nice but is a Chrome Echlin unit and I was thinking of putting one on that is more correct. Looking at the ones offered by Mancini, I'm confused. Which would be correct for a 70 Challenger? I don't understand the difference in their OE Muscle Car vs. The OE ones.

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/oemuscarvolr1.html

Posted By: FJ5_Fish

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/23/11 01:46 AM

None are 100% right but are heck of a lot cheaper than NOS. I don't get the difference either.....maybe they have the wrong pic for the first one. The 9 date would be closer for you.

Posted By: burdar

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/23/11 01:47 AM

The origonal regulators had a 3 digit date code. Some Mopar replacement regulators have a 4 digit date code like the one pictured in your link.

I believe 1970's should also have the round hump on the face of the regulator. The reproductions don't have that.

Posted By: ricomondo

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/23/11 02:07 AM

IIRC -There are 3 types:

All have black cases but with different lettering color & date codes (offered by Mopar Performance) & other vendors

1)-white lettering & pentastar , date code of 419
(41st week of 1969) correct for 1970

2)- white lettering with pentastar, date code of 321 (32nd week of 1971) correct for 71 and Im assuming late 70?

3)- yellow lettering, small pentastar, and date code of 271

Posted By: gtx6970

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/23/11 02:11 AM

This the closest avail today , within a reasonable effort.

I know where restored NOS originals are if you want to go that route

Attached picture 6491129-77R419.jpg

Posted By: jrwoodjoe

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/23/11 02:15 AM

Thanks guys, don't really need NOS for my project. Just something closer than what I have.

Joe

Posted By: Dixie

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/23/11 02:07 PM

I have a few restored '70 NOS ones. If interested, pm me the date code you need and I'll see what I have.

Good luck !

Posted By: ECS

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/23/11 10:22 PM

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The voltage regulator on my car is in good shape and looks nice but is a Chrome Echlin unit and I was thinking of putting one on that is more correct. Looking at the ones offered by Mancini, I'm confused. Which would be correct for a 70 Challenger? I don't understand the difference in their OE Muscle Car vs. The OE ones.

Hi Joe! Here are a couple of NOS versions. The one on the left is an untouched NOS unit and the one on the right is a sample of the units that we restore and offer to the market.

Posted By: jrwoodjoe

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/23/11 10:35 PM

Thanks Dixie and Dave. Your units are very nice Dave.

However, I just bought one from a board member who had a unit they were not using for their project.

Thanks again to everyone for posting the pics and info.

Posted By: RJS

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/23/11 11:36 PM

So if a car was built in January of 71 Mopar Performance doesn't offer one??? But Dave ECS does have the ability to accommodate right?? Ron

Posted By: ECS

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/24/11 01:02 AM

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But Dave ECS does have the ability to accommodate right?? Ron

Yes. I personally paint and re-stamp these myself. I use a mix that is an exact match, sheen and finish to the originals and also have many different stamps to accommodate various dates.

Posted By: FJ5_Fish

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/24/11 01:13 AM

Most original T/A and AAR's I have seen were dated 100 - 10th week of 70.

Posted By: Dixie

Re: So, which Voltage Regulator is like the original? - 02/24/11 03:43 AM

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Most original T/A and AAR's I have seen were dated 100 - 10th week of 70.

We have a couple that are 10th week of 70 and 14th week of 70. They were done by ECS a few years ago.