Wiring from scratch?

[boncrshr]

I am going to wire the Hustler this weekend and wanted some input/ideas from the resident experts.

My dilemma is that I am wiring completely from scratch, so the way I see it I have two choices.

1) Use an automotive style fuse block and mount under the seat, and fit new switches for headlights and bilge pump somewhere on the dash.
2) Use a marine style switch panel that has the fuses in it on the dash, and run the power wires from there. Which means I would have to cut a fairly large hole up front. And they are pretty pricey, about 60-70 bucks...but kinda cool looking.

Any thoughts/ideas/experience would be appreciated....you guys have been invaluable so far.

[Roger S]

Car parts stores will have an argo style fuse box for around $6. Think it's 5 fuses. Think about a fusible link (fuse wire) at the battery.

[boncrshr]

Not familiar with the Argo fusebox...is that something that would go on the dash or under the seat?

[Roger S]

Just a small plastic strip fuse box, holds 5 common blade style fuses, two holes to mount it anywhere.

[jpswift1]

If it would help you out I can snap a picture of my Hustler wiring harness and you could just build your own based on that.

[boncrshr]

Well...I feel like I will be able to wire it, I just wondered if you guys would be hesitant to cut up the dash to put the marine style control panel there, or just wire it back up stock-style?

BTW, I found some lights at Harbor Freight Tools that fit perfect and came with a bracket for 12 bucks each......

[jpswift1]

In my opinion I would just wire it up back to stock form. I dont like to cut plastic just because if I ever want to put it back to stock, I dont want any big holes there. Harbor Frieght has a lot of good stuff there. When I replaced my tail lights I used the same style as the stock ones, but they are LED so they dont use as much energy, they last a long time, and they are pretty vibration resistant.

[boncrshr]

Ok...you talked me into it...plus, it's cheaper! Seems like the final stages of going back together I am getting nickel and dimed to death.

I picked up a set of LED trailer lights also when I was at Harbor Freight...cool store. My wife was excited because I got her a 3-hole punch with a 30 sheet capacity. The initial reason I went there was to get wiring supplies and I kinda went crazy...it was like going to a super Wal-Mart drunk and hungry.

[jpswift1]

The initial reason I went there was to get wiring supplies and I kinda went crazy...it was like going to a super Wal-Mart drunk and hungry.

Haha, excellent way to phrase it......that kind of reminds me of some crazy times during spring break in Panama City, FL.