[Chuck]

Wiring, Part I, Fuse box location

After much thought we decided to locate the fuse box on the lower right, passenger side, of the dashboard. The Painless 14 circuit micro fuse harness, #10130, is being used rather than the harness supplied with the car. The mini fuse box is only 3 ½ x 2 inches so it tucks up rather neatly with the fuses accessible from the bottom of the dash. This will further simplify the wiring as well. A rectangular opening was cut and an aluminum bracket fabricated to support the fuse box.

Openings 2 ½” were cut out of the chassis behind the dash for the left and right dash vents. A large section was cut out to clear the speedometer and the fuse box. Since there are two channels riveted to the under side of the chassis behind the dash panel, cutting out that section should have no impact on the strength of the assembly.

The fuse box cover is rather inconspicuous from the passenger seat, as seen in the picture below, yet the fuses can be easily accessed.