Fuse panel

[SwitchbladeII]

Does anyone know a source for a new OEM style fuse panel? My wiring is not in need of replacement but the fuse panel leaves a bit to be desired. I have the harness out and have removed all the tape to inspect the wires. I know complete harnesses are available with a new fuse block so someone makes them. Any information will be appreciated.

[Rufas]

If you have gone to all the trouble of removing your harness and removing all the tape for inspection. You have a ton of work to do on the just the harness to get it ready to install. Now you are talking about replacing the fuse panel too? Going this route is just asking for trouble.

Your wiring is decades old. Do yourself a BIG favor and get a new harness. You'll not regret it.

[HO455]

You might contact M&H wiring. I believe they used to sell components separately.

[Smitty]

They also will make a harness to satisfy your needs.

[SwitchbladeII]

Thank you I have checked out their web site they do offer a good selection good to know about them

[Smitty]

Good luck with your project.

[SwitchbladeII]

Thank you for the information I checked their web catalog and did not see a listing for the fuse panel but I will call them to see if they sell them individually.

[SwitchbladeII]

I hear what you're saying and respect your opinion but I guess I am old school. I get more satisfaction out of using, rebuilding or repairing the OEM stuff. The wiring firewall forward was hacked, spliced and undersize in some cases, so all will be replaced. The dash wiring on the other hand is in great condition with all good connections. It's a bit of work but not a nightmare to me it's worth the time and when it goes back in I know it will be as it should. The fuse panel is more for cosmetic reasons as it got some overspray when the previous owner painted the dash. Today with deep enough pockets you can build a complete truck from your keyboard and there is nothing wrong with that but it's not for me. Thank for your reply and input I do appreciate it.

[HO455]

Once you have cleaned the fuse holders you will need to treat them with something that will prevent the unprotected metal from rusting again. Even humidity in the air will cause them to rust up again. I recommend Corrosion Block, or Copper-seize. The Copper-seize works good but is much messier.

https://learchem.com/products/corrosion-block.html

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-0912.../dp/B000HBM8HU

[Johnc2712]

I've never asked a question, so excuse me if I'm doing it incorrectly. Are the add on lugs on the front of the fuse panel fused? I need to add a cigarette lighter, and illumination connection for the light and the light for the heater controls. I would prefer not to have to remove my fuse box to get to the back.

[zosoppp]

Originally Posted by Johnc2712

I've never asked a question, so excuse me if I'm doing it incorrectly. Are the add on lugs on the front of the fuse panel fused? I need to add a cigarette lighter, and illumination connection for the light and the light for the heater controls. I would prefer not to have to remove my fuse box to get to the back.

The cigarette lighter tab on the face of the panel is always hot and UNFUSED. The panel lights and glovebox taps are fused.

For the cigar lighter wire, it's best to put an inline fuse holder in the wire end that is nearest the fuse box. 25A or less for the fuse (if you are just using it as a power socket and not as a lighter you can probably fuse less than 25 amps).

[zosoppp]

Originally Posted by zosoppp

The cigarette lighter tab on the face of the panel is always hot and UNFUSED. The panel lights and glovebox taps are fused.

For the cigar lighter wire, it's best to put an inline fuse holder in the wire end that is nearest the fuse box. 25A or less for the fuse (if you are just using it as a power socket and not as a lighter you can probably fuse less than 25 amps).

Adding photos to illustrate the cigar lighter wire with inline fuse holder.