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  1. absostone

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    #1 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    Since my car is in winter storage I was thinking of getting a assortment of the original type fuses as spares. Since I still have original fuse blocks and have not updated.
    Does anyone know what amps I should get as spares / 8amp 16 amp etc? Also are they ceramic or plastic ? I have seen these on autoparts websites. Does it matter? and I would guess a 12v fuse correct?
     
  2. thorn

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    #2 thorn, Jan 9, 2018
    Mike,

    I've replaced my blocks with modern, but still have all the older original fuses. You're welcome to them if you want them.
     
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    #3 BigTex, Jan 9, 2018
    Actually still fairly available, they simply call them "Euro" style fuses.

    I have a loose set of blocks, can answer your question on Amp sizes tomorrow.
     
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    #4 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    Sure that would be great . are they new fuses or old?
     
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    #5 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    thx big tex. I cant get to my car cause I have a motorcycle that was given to me by my F inlaw when he passed away and its under my lift. Its winter in Chicago.....well you get it. Thanks! Mike
     
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    #6 BigTex, Jan 9, 2018
    My sister just helped a friend move from there last week!

    Reminded me of picking up the car from Jerry Fisher, in February!
    Stay warm!
     
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    #7 BigTex, Jan 9, 2018
    Sorry to hear.....condolences.
     
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    #9 thorn, Jan 9, 2018
    They're the old white & red ones - plastic (looking) casings with copper cores, I believe. They were all intact when I pulled them, and actually the fuse box didn't have any hot-spots or melting. I just wanted to upgrade to modern fuses.
     
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    #10 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    thx big tex thx for the condolences. Yes they are the plastic ones. I'm familiar with them ,its just since sam sasprunoff is no longer making any new blocks, [ I contacted him], and the birdman boxes are great but don't accept the stock covers. ill make due for now with some fuses for backup and check the rivets occasionally. Is it possible to solder the rivets? btw what are the fuse amps?
     
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    Image Unavailable, Please Login thx big tex thx for the condolences. Yes they are the plastic ones. I'm familiar with them ,its just since sam sasprunoff is no longer making any, and the birdman boxes are great but don't accept the stock covers. ill make due for now with some fuses for backup and check the rivets occasionally. Isa it possible to solder the rivets? chassis 09966
     
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    #12 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    sorry for the double text
     
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    #14 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    Avorio safari paint. ! Thank you fchat member 308nut !
     
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    #15 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    Weird thing is is that it was just under 40 yesterday and today and mid 50s on Thursday! I Love global warming!
     
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  18. absostone

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    #18 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    wow I didn't even remember that the amps are marked on top of the covers . I just did a 2 yr mechanical and body resto and a lot of things have slipped my mind! After 16-17 yrs of ownership I would think I would remember that! thx Dom!!
     
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    #19 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    yes thx mike. I just wasn't sure of what amps, volts , plastic , ceramic etc. I was gonna a get a mixed kit but I figured id post here and see what came up. Thank you
     
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    #20 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    so based off of Doms photo they are 8 16 and 25 amp it looks like
     
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    #21 kiwiokie, Jan 9, 2018
    Disappointed to hear Sam Sasprunof is no longer making the fuse boxes. I was planning on replacing mine in the GT4 once the engine was done.
     
  22. absostone

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    #22 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    yea me too. I pmed him and we spoke a few times and he said if he ever makes anymore he would lmk. maybe you can pm him and butter him up a little? ha
     
  23. thorn

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    #23 thorn, Jan 9, 2018
    I think my QV only used 8 and 16 amps. One is red and the other white. Yeah, you can still find them in most parts stores, Amazon, etc. I was surprised they weren't more rare.
     
  24. absostone

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    #24 absostone, Jan 9, 2018
    I haven't found anywhere local that has them all in stock. I did find 8a today in stock. but until tonight with your guys help I wasn't sure which amps I needed
     
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    #25 Bob308GTS, Jan 10, 2018
    If you want to drive to Aurora, I have an assortment box of Euro fuses you are welcomed to
     
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