Suggestions for a Fuse Box?

MadmanWilson

MadmanWilson

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I've got a '36 Ford Pickup I'm keeping pretty well original except I've converted it to 12 volt. I saw Mac's has a wiring harness (68-11647) for the tail lights, headlights and fuel tank and was looking at getting that when I get around to wiring those up.

Main question I had was I figured I ought to put a fuse box in there and wasn't sure if anyone here had any suggestions on one I might get?
 
I like the Ron Francis bare Bonz fuse box. It's compact and takes the modern mini fuses.
I used one in my 37.
 
What I did on my '35 and '36 was set-up a pair of panels behind the left cowl panel. Rather than having one fuse as Henry did, I now have every electrical circuit (except primary engine wires), fused. Having the electrical panels hidden behind the cowl panel still gives the appearance of being original yet produces a measure of safety and easy diagnosing if something goes awry.

Other than the wiring probably the cost was less than $10. Oh yes, there was no need to cut and spice the original wire looms.

Tom
 

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In my '41 I used a panel from a Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable. Mounted on passenger side, away from traffic. It mounts to the bottom edge of the dash and folds up under the dash, out of the way
 
You can buy a 12 fuse panel from Painless or Kwik Wire. These are just the panel that has 12 fused circuits and the turn flasher with horn relay. They have simple instructions and you supply the wire to run to the panel. The panel runs about $100 and for those that want to save a buck they are a great setup.
 
I used this fuse box, bought from Amazon
Blue Sea Systems 5026 ST Blade Fuse Block with Cover




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