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BIG CHEVY 3600 · 09-11-2008, 09:45 PM

I want to mount the fuse panel on the kick panel but am unsure of what would be the best way to mount it. I am concerned that if I use metal screws they may vibrate loose. Does anyone have a suggestion?
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sgtusmc · 09-11-2008, 10:06 PM

Since you can't get to the backside to use a nut, mabey some jb weld or thread lock on the threads of the machine screw.

OrrieG · 09-11-2008, 11:23 PM

Is the panel frame plastic or metal? If metal make sure you isolate the screw from the frame so it can't ground to the truck body. I mounted mine to a bracket that tucked up under the dash and just used large sheetmetal screws with hex head so I could use a rachet to torque them down. Didn't come loose the 12 years it was in and the truck spent alot of time off road on washboard logging roads. If you are worried use a shot of loctite on the threads.

Houston54 · 09-12-2008, 05:48 AM

Sounds like a good application to use nutsert/rivnuts on. I used them to mount my fuse block to the mounting bracket. A little loctite on the mounting screw and it will not fall down.

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 09-12-2008, 09:24 AM

Houston, what are nutsert/rivnuts? Oh and BTW I hope you guys are safe down there. I was hoping Ike would go further south as we need the rain in the Hill Country.

mylow53 · 09-12-2008, 11:36 AM

you could try some speed nuts as they clip on to the metal. you just need a slot and a hole. (carefull how you pronounce that last sentence)
GT

Houston54 · 09-12-2008, 09:07 PM

Nutserts are a captive style threaded insert that is swaged into place using your rivet gun. You can source them from several locations but I got some from these guys when I ordered my bed latch kit.

http://www.pros-pick.com/threaded_inserts.html

Get the 1/4-20

I have used these to secure the bed latch hardward, the tranny cover, and secure the fuse block to my custom made bracket. Works great.

Thanks for the concern. We should be fine here as long as the margarita mix and cigars holds out. Those further south are the ones you hope have enough insurance.

BIG CHEVY 3600 · 09-13-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Houston54

I have used these to secure the bed latch hardward, the tranny cover, and secure the fuse block to my custom made bracket. Works great.

Houston:

A custom made bracket? Do you have a picture of your bracket?

09-11-2008, 09:45 PM	#1
BIG CHEVY 3600 BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 382	Best way to mount the fuse panel I want to mount the fuse panel on the kick panel but am unsure of what would be the best way to mount it. I am concerned that if I use metal screws they may vibrate loose. Does anyone have a suggestion? _________________________ __________________ If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20

09-11-2008, 10:06 PM	#2
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Best way to mount the fuse panel Since you can't get to the backside to use a nut, mabey some jb weld or thread lock on the threads of the machine screw. Last edited by sgtusmc; 09-11-2008 at 10:07 PM.

09-11-2008, 11:23 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Best way to mount the fuse panel Is the panel frame plastic or metal? If metal make sure you isolate the screw from the frame so it can't ground to the truck body. I mounted mine to a bracket that tucked up under the dash and just used large sheetmetal screws with hex head so I could use a rachet to torque them down. Didn't come loose the 12 years it was in and the truck spent alot of time off road on washboard logging roads. If you are worried use a shot of loctite on the threads. Last edited by OrrieG; 09-11-2008 at 11:24 PM.

09-12-2008, 05:48 AM	#4
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: Best way to mount the fuse panel Sounds like a good application to use nutsert/rivnuts on. I used them to mount my fuse block to the mounting bracket. A little loctite on the mounting screw and it will not fall down.

09-12-2008, 09:24 AM	#5
BIG CHEVY 3600 BIG CHEVY 3600 LONGBOX Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 382	Re: Best way to mount the fuse panel Houston, what are nutsert/rivnuts? Oh and BTW I hope you guys are safe down there. I was hoping Ike would go further south as we need the rain in the Hill Country. __________________ If I were given 8 hours to chop down a large tree, I would spend the first 6 hours sharpening my ax. Abraham Lincoln http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/w...cpZZ3QQtppZZ20 Last edited by BIG CHEVY 3600; 09-12-2008 at 09:26 AM.

09-12-2008, 11:36 AM	#6
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Best way to mount the fuse panel you could try some speed nuts as they clip on to the metal. you just need a slot and a hole. (carefull how you pronounce that last sentence) GT Attached Images __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

09-12-2008, 09:07 PM	#7
Houston54 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: location Posts: 527	Re: Best way to mount the fuse panel Nutserts are a captive style threaded insert that is swaged into place using your rivet gun. You can source them from several locations but I got some from these guys when I ordered my bed latch kit. http://www.pros-pick.com/threaded_inserts.html Get the 1/4-20 I have used these to secure the bed latch hardward, the tranny cover, and secure the fuse block to my custom made bracket. Works great. Thanks for the concern. We should be fine here as long as the margarita mix and cigars holds out. Those further south are the ones you hope have enough insurance.



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