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chevyguy_72 · 02-13-2018, 01:51 PM

As the title says... Im looking for suggestions on a weather proof electrical box that i can mount under the body to hold Fuse, relays etc for my fuel pump as well as any aux power i run to the rear for lighting or whatever... something with a removable lid but yet will keep the salt/chemicals off those components... I used a plastic electrical conduit box similar to the picture attached on previous projects but the shape is wrong for what im trying to accomplish here..

**richard2717** · 02-13-2018, 04:24 PM

I used a box like this on most of my big trucks and it seems to hold up well. Most trailer sales places and Napa have them

https://www.delcity.net/store/Stud-T...iABEgI0TPD_BwE

twp1 · 02-13-2018, 05:12 PM

try a electrical supply company or someone who does irrigation!

87Skier · 02-13-2018, 05:42 PM

Bussman makes a line of fuse boxes that can hold relays, fuses and circuit breakers. Waytek wire is the cheapest place I've found them: https://www.waytekwire.com/products?pSearch=15303

There are 6 options for the different input/output configurations. Box is completely sealed. Uses mini fuses (type ATM) and the relays found in most modern vehicles (ISO 280 micro relay).

chevyguy_72 · 02-13-2018, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the info all who have replied... Where have you been mounting these?
Thanks

87Skier · 02-13-2018, 07:39 PM

I made a mount and put mine next to the battery, attached to the fender.

chevyguy_72 · 02-14-2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 87Skier

I made a mount and put mine next to the battery, attached to the fender.

I was thinking somewhere mid body or towards the rear... so i could just open it up and add another wire to the distribution block or add another relay if needed...

87Skier · 02-14-2018, 05:26 PM

I haven't heard of people mounting these under vehicles before.

If you do, you'll want to mount it as high as possible with a shield in front of it to keep anything from spraying or hitting it.

chevyguy_72 · 02-15-2018, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87Skier

I haven't heard of people mounting these under vehicles before.

If you do, you'll want to mount it as high as possible with a shield in front of it to keep anything from spraying or hitting it.

Yep thats the plan... thinking behind the step up for the "bed" area...

simicrintz · 02-15-2018, 11:54 AM

We use LB fittings under the trailers that we build to transfer electrical connections through the floor (we run our wiring under the trailer in conduit and make penetrations where needed). Have never had any issues.

chevyguy_72 · 02-15-2018, 11:59 AM

i found this... not sure it will hold up to the heat under there though...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...EEY9IL19R&th=1

**Warrens69GMC** · 02-15-2018, 03:55 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Auto-fu...1Yno25&vxp=mtr

chevyguy_72 · 02-15-2018, 04:53 PM

Not quite what i had in mind... but not bad...

**Warrens69GMC** · 02-15-2018, 05:02 PM

Find these in the salvage yards on Corollas and Camry +other Toyotas
Headlight relay box

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-1998-T...1Z4XnT&vxp=mtr

Elyte_t2 · 02-15-2018, 05:18 PM

Here is what i usually use . https://www.waytekwire.com/item/4634...i-Fuse-Panel-/

Great product and is well sealed . Just careful when ordering pay attention to the Data sheet . this fuse box is sold in a few ways depending how you would like it configured . and Pins have to be ordered separate.

Elyte_t2 · 02-15-2018, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elyte_t2

Here is what i usually use . https://www.waytekwire.com/item/4634...i-Fuse-Panel-/

Great product and is well sealed . Just careful when ordering pay attention to the Data sheet . this fuse box is sold in a few ways depending how you would like it configured . and Pins have to be ordered separate.

actually i just remembered of another site that sells them as a kit with all the pins and relays ect....

https://racespeconline.com/collectio...=5655593582630

hope it helps.

**Warrens69GMC** · 02-15-2018, 05:27 PM

3 Relay, 3 fuse

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-...-/111735938159

GM man · 02-23-2018, 05:35 PM

https://www.facebook.com/Waterproof-...1112501215493/

This is a Bussman box but this guy wires it however you want it and sends it with fuses and relays installed. Everything about it is high quality.

02-13-2018, 01:51 PM	#1
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box As the title says... Im looking for suggestions on a weather proof electrical box that i can mount under the body to hold Fuse, relays etc for my fuel pump as well as any aux power i run to the rear for lighting or whatever... something with a removable lid but yet will keep the salt/chemicals off those components... I used a plastic electrical conduit box similar to the picture attached on previous projects but the shape is wrong for what im trying to accomplish here.. __________________ Current Rides: Vintage Evil - 72 Chevy C10 (Always a work in progress) Vintage Evil Build Thread EvilK5 - 71 K5 Blazer Evil Twin - 2006 Suzuki M109R EvilDmax- 2018 GMC 2500 Denali Duramax

02-13-2018, 04:24 PM	#2
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,128	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box I used a box like this on most of my big trucks and it seems to hold up well. Most trailer sales places and Napa have them https://www.delcity.net/store/Stud-T...iABEgI0TPD_BwE __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

02-13-2018, 05:12 PM	#3
twp1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 351	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box try a electrical supply company or someone who does irrigation!

02-13-2018, 05:42 PM	#4
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box Bussman makes a line of fuse boxes that can hold relays, fuses and circuit breakers. Waytek wire is the cheapest place I've found them: https://www.waytekwire.com/products?pSearch=15303 There are 6 options for the different input/output configurations. Box is completely sealed. Uses mini fuses (type ATM) and the relays found in most modern vehicles (ISO 280 micro relay). __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

02-13-2018, 05:50 PM	#5
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box Thanks for the info all who have replied... Where have you been mounting these? Thanks __________________ Current Rides: Vintage Evil - 72 Chevy C10 (Always a work in progress) Vintage Evil Build Thread EvilK5 - 71 K5 Blazer Evil Twin - 2006 Suzuki M109R EvilDmax- 2018 GMC 2500 Denali Duramax

02-13-2018, 07:39 PM	#6
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box I made a mount and put mine next to the battery, attached to the fender. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

02-14-2018, 05:26 PM	#8
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box I haven't heard of people mounting these under vehicles before. If you do, you'll want to mount it as high as possible with a shield in front of it to keep anything from spraying or hitting it. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

02-15-2018, 11:54 AM	#10
simicrintz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Escondido Posts: 305	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box We use LB fittings under the trailers that we build to transfer electrical connections through the floor (we run our wiring under the trailer in conduit and make penetrations where needed). Have never had any issues. __________________ -Bruce 1971 K5 Blazer 4WD

02-15-2018, 11:59 AM	#11
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box i found this... not sure it will hold up to the heat under there though... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...EEY9IL19R&th=1 __________________ Current Rides: Vintage Evil - 72 Chevy C10 (Always a work in progress) Vintage Evil Build Thread EvilK5 - 71 K5 Blazer Evil Twin - 2006 Suzuki M109R EvilDmax- 2018 GMC 2500 Denali Duramax

02-15-2018, 03:55 PM	#12
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,622	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Auto-fu...1Yno25&vxp=mtr Attached Images __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

02-15-2018, 04:53 PM	#13
chevyguy_72 Vintage Evil Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hastings, Nebraska Posts: 956	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box Not quite what i had in mind... but not bad... __________________ Current Rides: Vintage Evil - 72 Chevy C10 (Always a work in progress) Vintage Evil Build Thread EvilK5 - 71 K5 Blazer Evil Twin - 2006 Suzuki M109R EvilDmax- 2018 GMC 2500 Denali Duramax

02-15-2018, 05:02 PM	#14
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,622	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box Find these in the salvage yards on Corollas and Camry +other Toyotas Headlight relay box https://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-1998-T...1Z4XnT&vxp=mtr Attached Images __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

02-15-2018, 05:18 PM	#15
Elyte_t2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chandler Az Posts: 19	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box Here is what i usually use . https://www.waytekwire.com/item/4634...i-Fuse-Panel-/ Great product and is well sealed . Just careful when ordering pay attention to the Data sheet . this fuse box is sold in a few ways depending how you would like it configured . and Pins have to be ordered separate. Attached Images

02-15-2018, 05:27 PM	#17
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,622	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box 3 Relay, 3 fuse https://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-...-/111735938159 Attached Images __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

02-23-2018, 05:35 PM	#18
GM man Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gainesville, Texas Posts: 127	Re: Looking for suggestions on a weatherproof electrical box https://www.facebook.com/Waterproof-...1112501215493/ This is a Bussman box but this guy wires it however you want it and sends it with fuses and relays installed. Everything about it is high quality. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 6.0/4L65 1972 Chevrolet long bed 1/2 ton



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