Yup. And all while wearing little more than a helmet and a t-shirt with a pack of Luckys rolled up in the sleeve. I can still hear Chris Economaki’s voice...
You could use two 6v batteries in parallel. You’d still have 6v, but you have more storage and cranking power, and it shouldn’t affect the bulbs or radio.
Those crash pics are something else! I remember watching some of those races on TV (remember Chris Economaki?). They drove with only a roll bar, three point harness, and a helmet. The pack of Luckys rolled up in the shirt sleeve was optional.
I really like the polished headliner bows. Its a classy detail that I wish had continued on through later years. Were they stainless or polished aluminum?