'51 Hornet Resto - 12v conversion or not?

I'm putting a new wiring harness and totally restoring my '50 Commodore. I've restored many of the older 6-volt cars. I believe the consensus will be that 6 volts are just fine if you aren't interested in any modern add-ons.
The down side may be that you won't be able to "jump" start modern 12volt cars and you won't want to have your 6 volt jumped either. Also, a 6volt car and the slower speed that the starter turns the emgine over will take a bit of getting used to. At first you'll think the battery is dead but just turns the starter over slower.
I used a newer "Optima" 6v battery and put it in a faux case.

Several options for those who are looking for the modern add on ... do dads... that require 12 volts. I purchased a 12 volt rechargeable battery that is meant to operate game feeders and/or game cameras. I mounted it into a plastic ammo box that I purchased at Harbor freight. In the same box, the charger is mounted. The battery output is sent through a re settable circuit breaker also inside the ammo box, which feeds three cigar lighter sockets i installed through the wall of one end of the ammo box. After a complete battery charge; it will power my cell phone/iPad charger all day without problems. I have also used it to operate the AC clutch in my Hudson that has AC and it appears to work fine.

The alternative to this is to purchase a motorcycle or car battery and run a power line to those 12 volt requirements. Of course you may end up recharging the battery each night, as necessary.

For me, if I am adding AC to the car ... 12 volt conversion is what I will do. I believe the cost is a wash when one thinks of the cost associated with rebuilding the 6 volt generator and starter as well as replacing the wiring harness. I have one of each type of HUDSON electrical system. The 6 volt system has new wiring, a 6 volt alternator, halogen lights and other upgrades needed to satisfy my safety needs for reliability and night time use. If you are looking for assistance in finding the parts to restore the electrical system and/or change to 12 volts the information is free to see at my website. https://hudsonrestoration1948-54.com/

I bought a wire harness from YnZ. They aint cheap! But great-looking wiring all set up for an original Hudson. (mine is '50 Commodore) I wanted original and I wanted the easiest set-up I could find cuz I HATE wiring! Colors are suppose to match original and so you can use the old wiring diagram from the manuals.
Mine isn't done yet, (did I tell you that I Hate wiring?) but so far, so good.
Here's a shot of my 6 volt battery hooked up positive ground. Optima battery fits into a fake shell. Looks more like it belongs in there then the Hi-tecky optima.