Fuse Covers, New pic's of finished version Options

[76-914]

First; thanks to Joe Sharpe and Saun Malloy for the effort to provide me with a panel, with which to practice. Second; fuses are placed at random and are not emblematic of a correct installation. Thirdly; this item is for CSOB's and not Pebble Beach. That being said, here is the first attempt. My goal is to provide you with info on "how to" make one of these in a few min's with materials that are free (already in your inventory) or quite cheap and the instructions to do so. Also, I want to develope two different methods for forming these. One using a heat gun and the other using your oven (in case you don't own a heat gun). I haven't got all the details down for the oven method complete but hope to have that completed in the next week. You will see that I have drilled 2 holes in the board 11mm apart to secure it. This spacing is used so you can use the existing 2 screws holding the fuse block if you don't want to drill your board. Either way, you will need a screwdriver to remove it in order to R&R a fuse. I'm pretty sure most of us carry a screwdriver in our 914, anyway. Will update this in the next few days.

[Mike Bellis]

It looks great but... If you blow a fuse on the road, you need a screwdriver to fix it. How about just some hook/loop attachment in lieu of the screws?

[76-914]

It looks great but... If you blow a fuse on the road, you need a screwdriver to fix it. How about just some hook/loop attachment in lieu of the screws?

Yea, I mentioned that you would need a screwdriver. Most of us won't leave home w/o a toolbox in the trunk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) . The real purpose of this is to get guys making their own covers, (including the jig) in < 1 hr and to experience making something from scratch. If we didn't like working on cars we wouldn't own 914's, would we? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) BTW, I'm going to slot the mounting holes on the next one. Then I won't need to use the screwdriver. But really; if you blow a fuse......you will need more than a screwdriver.
After you find that you can manipulate the forms that these plastics can take on, you will find other projects for your new found skill. Eventually, I think I'll post a quick video on Youtube for those of us that are easily distracted. I have to go clean out a space for Lew's car now. We're going to Pertronix his ass. Al's bringing his 914, too. Should be a great Sunday!