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Hi,
I am restoring my Chev 1938. As far as I can see, the only fuse in the car is for the lights (fuse in A-meter). I just wonder if it would be good to add a main fuse for the whole car, just in worst case there is a short connection somewhere. I know some vendors are selling battery terminal with built-in fuse. Would this be a good idea? The starter would then also be a part of this "fused-system", and I am not sure what current is taken from the battery during start-up and how many A the fuse then should be.
Thanks.
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The only factory fuse for a 1938 was on the back of the ammeter. If an eletrical accessory such as a radio or heater was installed an inline type fuse was used.
Gene Schneider
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I added a small fuse panel to my 41. It's under the cash out of site. If nothing else it gives me peace of mind. I also added a battery cut off switch.
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Peace of mind is a good thing to have.
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