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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 | has anybody installed new wiring harness with fuse block under seat?I am wanting to do something similar.can't seem to locate the posting.
Thanks for any help
Danny
1958 GMC stepside GMC 302 six cylinder 3 speed OD trans
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,115 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,115 | Why would you want to do that? Best place for the fuse block is on the firewall.
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1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | has anybody installed new wiring harness with fuse block under seat?I am wanting to do something similar.can't seem to locate the posting.
Thanks for any help Yes, some do that on AD trucks because it makes more since to them. I've never had an AD truck. So not sure why. I've had 55.2 and up. Seems you have a 1958. The fuse panel goes on the inside of firewall and uses some of the driver side hood hinge stick thru bolts. Under the seat would be a very bad idea on a 55.2-59 (TF truck). If that's the truck you are asking about. Your question indicates you may need further instruction on installing a harness. Glad to help if needed. | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,830 | I agree that under the seat isn't a great spot for a fuse block. It's liable to get damaged from crap stored under the seat if it isn't a covered type (Blue Sea Systems makes very nice covered type fuse blocks). And it means you have to route wires to it and back to the firewall area where the power is needed.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | The best idea is to buy a prewired (to a ATO fuse block), harness. On TF trucks, place inside, upper left of left foot area.
Painless. EZ Wire, American AutoWire, etc. Stick with well known brands at well known vendors | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 | Ok guys thanks for the feedback.I was thinking easier to access.Trying to twist around up under there like a pretzel isn't any fun. Maybe leave enough to where it could be dropped down? if ever needed??  The best idea is to buy a prewired (to a ATO fuse block), harness. On TF trucks, place inside, upper left of left foot area.
Painless. EZ Wire, American AutoWire, etc. Stick with well known brands at well known vendors yes, i agree but apita to access/check... 
Danny
1958 GMC stepside GMC 302 six cylinder 3 speed OD trans
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | Nothing to access after install. Check fuses only if something happens. reach in, pull out with a tool and look at them. Not as big a deal as you think. Under dash wiring is the same no matter where fuse panel is. EVERYBODY puts the fuse panel above dimmer switch on TF as explained. We would not steer you wrong. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 643 | Thanks 
Danny
1958 GMC stepside GMC 302 six cylinder 3 speed OD trans
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | I agree that it is awkward to reach a fuse panel above the dimmer switch, but it is also for dirt, water, loose tools, etc., to reach there.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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