Reply to "1972 wire harness"

I think the stock fuse box has gained a bad image that is not entirely warranted.

Yes, some fuse boxes have been shown to be a problem. Generally the issue is lack of tension holding the fuse in. Whether this is caused by too high an amperage in a circuit or just a result of normal age, there are surely hundreds of stock fuse boxes currently in use without any problems.

Unlike a throwout bearing, which begs to be replaced anytime the bell housing is off the engine, replacing a fuse box is easily done.

Unless one has money to burn, I see no reason to replace a fuse box that is exhibiting no problems. Keeping the contacts clean, perhaps bending the contact arms for a tighter grip and making sure the proper value fuse is being used will likely allow most fuse boxes to continue serving without any problems.

2511 does have the upgraded Pantera electronics fuse box, but that is only because Jon wanted GRP4 taillights from me and we worked out a trade that was a benefit to both of us. My stock fuse box, with probably 50,000 miles on it, was working fine when removed.

Larry