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lts70 · 07-10-2009, 11:34 AM

I want to find a water tight box that will fit over a 4-3/4” long x 3-5/8” wide x 2-2/4” Tall converter I want to protect. This would be placed in my engine bay by the driver side firewall fender area to give you an idea of the amount of exposer it will have to the elements. It is actually a speedometer converter to run my mechanical speedo off of my newer style trany. I will post a picture of the unit I want to protect ( not rated for weather exposure).

lts70 · 07-10-2009, 11:42 AM

Something like this. Or mounted on the flat part of the fender by the washer fluid bottle.

72 cheyenne pdx · 07-10-2009, 02:09 PM

You can go to a electrical store. Go pick up a Nema 3R or Nema 4R box. They are rated for outdoor use. Just an option.

68shortstep · 07-10-2009, 02:20 PM

Go to ebay & type in "project box." There's usually "lotsa" there.

Or go to Radio Shack.

Longhorn Man · 07-10-2009, 02:26 PM

why not ount it under the dash? inside, out of the weather

lts70 · 07-10-2009, 03:01 PM

For the cable x to work the best as possible they say it is best to have as straight an angle from the converter to the back of the speedo as possible. When I talked to the folks at Abbott(dealer of the Cable x) about my concerns with performance they said on our trucks it may be best to mount under hood to eliminate as much bend in the cable as possible but in this location it would have to be sealed off from water. They suggested siliconing the holes into the housing at the calibration knobs. I thought a water proof box would be a better Idea.

And some complain of hearing the noise of the motor in the unit when located in the cab. This location solves both problems

sdailey · 07-10-2009, 03:11 PM

Try these folks. They offer a wide range of sizes. I've used these before when I built some wildlife trail cameras.

http://www.pelican.com/

ol'blu72 · 07-10-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

Try these folks. They offer a wide range of sizes. I've used these before when I built some wildlife trail cameras.

http://www.pelican.com/

x2 on pelican. We store all our equip in these things, they are tough!

lts70 · 07-10-2009, 05:28 PM

If I can find something like this in the right size I think I will be in business. Drill two holes, one small hole for the wires to come out through and one for the speedo cable. Then seal the holes up with silicone or special fittings that have the rubber boot for a more professional look.

chevy_mike · 07-10-2009, 02:57 PM

Not that I have an exact model for you but your best bet would be looking at a marine shop. They have all type of waterproof things. West Marine would be a good one to check with. They are online.

07-10-2009, 11:34 AM	#1
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Need to find Water proof box to protect electronic equipment I want to find a water tight box that will fit over a 4-3/4” long x 3-5/8” wide x 2-2/4” Tall converter I want to protect. This would be placed in my engine bay by the driver side firewall fender area to give you an idea of the amount of exposer it will have to the elements. It is actually a speedometer converter to run my mechanical speedo off of my newer style trany. I will post a picture of the unit I want to protect ( not rated for weather exposure). Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

07-10-2009, 11:42 AM	#2
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Need to find Water proof box to protect electronic equipment Something like this. Or mounted on the flat part of the fender by the washer fluid bottle. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

07-10-2009, 02:09 PM	#3
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: Need to find Water proof box to protect electronic equipment You can go to a electrical store. Go pick up a Nema 3R or Nema 4R box. They are rated for outdoor use. Just an option.

07-10-2009, 02:20 PM	#4
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Need to find Water proof box to protect electronic equipment Go to ebay & type in "project box." There's usually "lotsa" there. Or go to Radio Shack.

07-10-2009, 02:26 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need to find Water proof box to protect electronic equipment why not ount it under the dash? inside, out of the weather

07-10-2009, 03:01 PM	#6
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Need to find Water proof box to protect electronic equipment For the cable x to work the best as possible they say it is best to have as straight an angle from the converter to the back of the speedo as possible. When I talked to the folks at Abbott(dealer of the Cable x) about my concerns with performance they said on our trucks it may be best to mount under hood to eliminate as much bend in the cable as possible but in this location it would have to be sealed off from water. They suggested siliconing the holes into the housing at the calibration knobs. I thought a water proof box would be a better Idea. And some complain of hearing the noise of the motor in the unit when located in the cab. This location solves both problems __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

07-10-2009, 03:11 PM	#7
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Need to find Water proof box to protect electronic equipment Try these folks. They offer a wide range of sizes. I've used these before when I built some wildlife trail cameras. http://www.pelican.com/ __________________ Shannon

07-10-2009, 05:28 PM	#9
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,038	Re: Need to find Water proof box to protect electronic equipment If I can find something like this in the right size I think I will be in business. Drill two holes, one small hole for the wires to come out through and one for the speedo cable. Then seal the holes up with silicone or special fittings that have the rubber boot for a more professional look. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

07-10-2009, 02:57 PM	#10
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Need to find Water proof box to protect electronic equipment Not that I have an exact model for you but your best bet would be looking at a marine shop. They have all type of waterproof things. West Marine would be a good one to check with. They are online. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...



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