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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Electrical => Topic started by: baddogg79 on May 14, 2012, 05:52:10 pm
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On my 73 i have the wonderful glass fuses. I'm stripping my 89 blazer and though about installing the blazer fuse box into my 73. The blazer is TBI so i know there is wiring i wont need. My question is, would it be easier to swap the fuse box/harness out of the blazer, or just buy a new fusebox/harness and wire it all up from scratch?
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Anything is possible. But you are talking about a lot of work and if you get wires messed up or crossed it could become frustrating very fast. Have you checked into updating the 73 with a after market one before you go and get one from a 89 ?
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Anything is possible. But you are talking about a lot of work and if you get wires messed up or crossed it could become frustrating very fast. Have you checked into updating the 73 with a after market one before you go and get one from a 89 ?
Ya i was seeing what would be easier. I didnt want to spend an arm and leg for a aftermarket harness, but if it will save me time (and possible money) in the long run i guess that the better option
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What do you have against glass fuses? They don't cook or clean, nag too much, have gained a few pounds over the years? ::)
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My 74 has glass fuses it doesn't bother me. I just keep an assortment in the glove box since most gas stations out here don't have them anymore.
Unless your harness is butchered beyond repair, I'd just leave it alone.
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My 74 has glass fuses it doesn't bother me. I just keep an assortment in the glove box since most gas stations out here don't have them anymore.
Unless your harness is butchered beyond repair, I'd just leave it alone.
I personally do the same for my 74, I think it is easier to see (for me) when a glass fuse has blown than the mini ones.
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On the LS conversion I am doing I am pulling out all of the TBI harness along with other wires I don't need. It is time consuming to remove all of it, but you don't have to remove it. You can just leave it there. I don't want it in there so I am pulling it all. Keep in mind the Blazer will be fine until you start heading to the rear where you will need more length.