Got the A108 Home, Started on electrical, Anyone have a spare fuse box?

Hello!
Thought I'd share an update, and also a request for a part.

Firstly, I got my A108 Travco home this week, and have begun early stage cleaning, removing gunk, and taking note of everything I find out.

Here is a link to the gallery, the last image is after I washed it, looks alot better!

http://vintage-vans.smugmug.com/Vans/A100/My-Dodge-A108-Travco/33054544_RrhjDJ

I have also begun working on electrical, so far all that had worked was the headlights and front turn signals. The brake lights and rear turn signals do not. So I started working on fuses, but the pins that hold the fuses in place were rusted and fell apart when I touched them. I am wondering, if my some miricle, someone has an extra fuse box lying around? Or know of what fuse box i can replace the original with? The original is a Mopar part number 2239804.

Another question, anyone have any good ideas for where I should blog my process? And I wonder if anyone would be interested in seeing a full video documentary on YouTube of restoring mine?! Let me know!

Thanks!
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I dont know if there is a replacement available, someone here may have an old salvaged unit though, some pictures of yours would help since it may(?) differ from stock since its a camper.

That being said, the fuse box in my '56 isnt much, you could probably get a new unit that takes the newer fuses from Summit Racing or a marine supply store.

Pegasus Racing also has blade style fuse block for sale.
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slowflapper wrote:I dont know if there is a replacement available, someone here may have an old salvaged unit though, some pictures of yours would help since it may(?) differ from stock since its a camper.

That being said, the fuse box in my '56 isnt much, you could probably get a new unit that takes the newer fuses from Summit Racing or a marine supply store.

Pegasus Racing also has blade style fuse block for sale.
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Oh thats cool, Thanks for the link! But im wondering - my dodge has these old glass style fuses, with amp range from 6, 15, 30 so wondering if these other fuses and box will be the same?

Here's a picture:

I don't believe that the pins (fuse clip) are actually broken off, they are designed to pop in and out, but I agree that you have a missing fuse clip. The one that goes in that position is a two prong fuse clip, that is there are two male prongs on the other side of the fuse clip that goes into that spot. I know that I have a broken box that does have the fuse clip your missing. Scott...

If it can be repaired like Scotts said please let me know if you can find new clips (Ill replace mine later).

Here's a universal kit at Summit but it's a little high, it does include the flasher connection though, just google around a bit.

when I start on my interior I'm going to run a separate hot to a new blade style fuse block for the radio and accessories so I don't have to involve the factory harness at all.

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donivan65 wrote:In my world,,,,,the old boxes are useless,,,,,,,even if you get another used one,,,,,they are not enough or big enough circuits in them,,,I put in 2 of these like $5 universal ones,,,,,you run a battery wire with a fusible link to one of them,,,,,,,you run another wire from the ignition switch to the other and transfer each of your circuits to what block you want.....

This is great, and is probably my best option. My question is, do I have to run the wiring from the battery and the the ignition switch, or can i just essentially rewire the entire fuse box in the exact way the original one came out, but with this style fuse box? Are the fuses the same amp/ volt deal and essentially equivalent to the glass ones pictured in my original?

Thanks!

I found this one on amazon for $10
http://www.amazon.com/Auxiliary-Automotive-Fuse-Box-Holder/dp/B003JPCZAQ

Heres one that looks like it uses those old glass fuses?
http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-Core-Block-Power-Distributor/dp/B001U7ZOW6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_7

That makes so much sense now, awesome. Thanks much! Haha Rod is the man, I'll see if he has some details for me once I get some blocks are wiring and that fusible battery hookup. Thanks man!