Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Will your product work in my car/tractor?
    If your car has a conventional generator/regulator system, there shouldn't be a problem. If you have an unusual vehicle, we may have to go back and forth by email a bit but we should be able to get your system to work with one of our conversions. We even did a conversion for a 1923 Studebaker, and would be happy to work with you and to supply you with a regulator that will work for you.
  2. What brands of regulators can you convert?
    We have made conversions from Autolite, Bosch, Delco Remy, Lucas, and Marelli regulators. If yours isn't on this list, send us an email and we'll talk about your regulator.
  3. For which brands of automobile have you performed regulator conversions?
    Here is the list, but remember that if your car isn't on this list, it doesn't mean we can't help you. Just send us an email and ask.

    Alfa Romeo, Austin Healey, Bentley, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Corvette, Dodge, Ford (1940 and later), Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, MG, Nash, Plymouth, Pontiac, Rolls Royce, Studebaker, Triumph.
  4. My car is an early Ford.
    Voltage regulators for Ford vehicles prior to 1940 are a problem because the generators were 3 brush with no field terminal and the cutout housing was quite small. We are working on a version for these Fords but it is not ready for release to the public as yet. Email us with the particulars of your situation and we will see if we can help you.
  5. My car has an alternator.
    Most alternators have a built-in regulator so there is no need for our conversions.
  6. My car pre-dates the use of regulators.
    For early cars we can guide you through the steps required to convert to a modern regulated system. You will need to provide us with a regulator carcass from another vehicle. You might want to find a hidden location on your vehicle to mount the regulator conversion, because it is obviously not original.
  7. What if I just want to buy a converted regulator from you?
    You have to supply us with a regulator carcass to convert. There are too many variations for us to try and stock converted regulators.
  8. How much does a conversion cost?
    The conversion costs $80.00 for Lucas and Bosch regulators, plus return shipping. Others are $90.00 because of increased difficulty in performing the modifications to your regulator.
  9. How much does shipping cost?
    Return shipping is $6.50 for the lower 48 states. Other destinations are at actual cost.
  10. How do I place an order?
    Fill out the form on our Ordering page, and print a copy on your printer. Then, put the printed form, your regulator, and a check or money order into a box and ship it to us at the address provided on the Ordering page.
  11. What forms of payment do you accept?
    Check or money order, in U.S. currency, made out to Wilton Auto Electric. We will also accept Paypal, though with an added $3.00 surcharge per conversion.
  12. How long will it take to convert my regulator?
    In the summer our turnaround time is 3 to 4 days. That's the time from when we receive your regulator, to the time we ship it. In the colder weather expect it to take a week to ten days. (Propane is expensive and I can't afford to heat the shop when it's real cold.)
  13. Where are you located?
    We are located in beautiful New Hampshire. Home of the MG "T" Party and Granite region of the AACA.
  14. I live outside the U.S.
    We will do our best to accommodate you. We have done conversions for customers in Norway, Germany, Britain, Switzerland, France, Italy, Australia, and Canada.
  15. I have a question not listed here.
    Send us an email with your question. Usually, we'll respond within 24 hours.