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    8/21/2019 8:28 AM  #1

    carinfo
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    fuse panel

    I'm thinking about changing my fuse panel ? on my 1968 mustang coupe. I have the old style glass tubes now, I would like to up date the panel. Is this possible and how hard is it. Thanks for your time Al.

     

    8/21/2019 8:39 AM  #2

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    Re: fuse panel

    I did an auxilliary fuse panel using the more modern plug in type fuses. Came off the battery and ran the wire thru trunk to panel that sits loose on top of heater box  under dash. Left plenty of slack in wire so I can pull entire panel out and easily look at it.....instead of standing on my head. Got the panel from West Marine.
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    8/21/2019 11:09 AM  #3

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    Re: fuse panel

    I'm betting you would have to rewire the whole car or end up with a bunch of splices.  There's no real reason to change from the old fuses for the original circuits.  The fuses are still commonly available.  If the idea is to add additional circuits I would listen to 6sally6's advice.  I've added an electric fan, modern gauges, relays for the high and low beams, and a modern stereo all without cutting up my main factory harnesses.  The connectors exist to make plug and play changes, even when reworking existing circuits.  I've rewired entire vehicles before with universal type harness and its a major undertaking and PITA.  Its definitely not Painless...

     

    8/21/2019 3:43 PM  #4

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    Re: fuse panel

    A smart man learns from his mistakes,
    a smarter man learns from others mistakes.
    Listen to the wise men grasshopper.

    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    8/21/2019 4:56 PM  #5

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    Re: fuse panel

    TKOPerformance wrote:

    I'm betting you would have to rewire the whole car or end up with a bunch of splices.  There's no real reason to change from the old fuses for the original circuits.  The fuses are still commonly available.  If the idea is to add additional circuits I would listen to 6sally6's advice.  I've added an electric fan, modern gauges, relays for the high and low beams, and a modern stereo all without cutting up my main factory harnesses.  The connectors exist to make plug and play changes, even when reworking existing circuits.  I've rewired entire vehicles before with universal type harness and its a major undertaking and PITA.  Its definitely not Painless...

    I never considered a secondary harness...duh. So just a ride along harness for all the new stuff I want and need.  Awesome. You see?!  Sometimes procrastination does pay off!

    '66 Fastback since July 27, 1981. Springtime Yellow, originally a 200 cu in, 4 speed. Also a '92 LX Coupe, 5.0, 5 speed.
     

    8/22/2019 4:55 AM  #6

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    I find it almost always pays off, unless there's a really bad noise and you just keep ignoring it.  Then it usually doesn't pay off, but when pondering how exactly to do something I find that waiting for inspiration is usually in your best interest. 

     

    8/25/2019 5:13 PM  #7

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    Re: fuse panel

    One of the easiest to come by fuse boxes are the six gange Delphi boxes. They come in hang they can be interlocked with multiple boxes as well as special 5pin relays. The Delphi boxes are sold for cheap on rockauto.com

     

    8/25/2019 5:36 PM  #8

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    Re: fuse panel

    Hey, True74, where ya been? Thanks for the Delphi box tip.

    '66 Fastback since July 27, 1981. Springtime Yellow, originally a 200 cu in, 4 speed. Also a '92 LX Coupe, 5.0, 5 speed.
     

    8/25/2019 9:03 PM  #9

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    Re: fuse panel

    True74yamaha wrote:

    One of the easiest to come by fuse boxes are the six gange Delphi boxes. They come in hang they can be interlocked with multiple boxes as well as special 5pin relays. The Delphi boxes are sold for cheap on rockauto.com

     
    I didn’t see any Delphi blocks on Rockauto. Dorman? Airtex/Wells has several interesting ones on Rockauto, 4, 6, and 12 ATC style fuses with common buss bars for reasonable prices. Very plain fuse blocks, but very serviceable.

     

    10/13/2019 8:58 AM  #10

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    Re: fuse panel

    The 4  circuit box is Very plane yes but can be added to and interconnected with 5 pin relays and extra fuse box if needed.
    Dorman 85668. Easy to use service and you can interconnect relay sockets to the fuse panel. 

    An OEM engine fuse panel would also work. Circa 1995 or similar ford engine fuse block they have a built in mega fuse holder.

    There are several online automotive wiring supply places.
    Rebelwire.com shercomarine has good deals on wire.

     

    10/13/2019 11:32 AM  #11

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    I just do the KISS method. Circuit breakers that plug in where the glass fuse fits.

     

    10/13/2019 2:54 PM  #12

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    Re: fuse panel

    My wireing was old and cracked in many places plus "hack ins" from previous owners. The only solution for long term reliability was a complete dedicated kit from American Auto Wire.
     The job was quite involved but the supplier has an exceptional after sale tech hot line for those with some of the not so stock mods, like the ones I have done to my 68.
     I whole heartedly recommend AAW, the kits are  top quality with each wire identified,relay banks and circuits for just about any addon you can think of.
     One note is that a 3-g alternator is a must with a AAW kit, no provisions for a stock voltage regulator.
     

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    10/13/2019 9:16 PM  #13

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    Re: fuse panel

    https://www.racersrods.com/default.asp?m=0

    Sorry this was the site I meant to tell you about earlier as well. These guys offer a fuse box only setup you then could even go with their wiring kit's they offer. Fully labeled wires and they can even do custom labeling on wiring.

     

     

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