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You live in Pinellas Park so the LKQ off of Ulmerton or the big one in Tampa should have something as I was picking interior pieces off a couple a few weeks ago. I have found several from there with tops still attached. Even if they are broken or faded you can clean them up with minimal effort, paint them if necessary and add a small hinge to the top so it stays on. It sounds really ghetto but I had received a few compliments after going mine like that years ago.
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You live in Pinellas Park so the LKQ off of Ulmerton or the big one in Tampa should have something as I was picking interior pieces off a couple a few weeks ago. I have found several from there with tops still attached. Even if they are broken or faded you can clean them up with minimal effort, paint them if necessary and add a small hinge to the top so it stays on. It sounds really ghetto but I had received a few compliments after going mine like that years ago.
I look everytime I go there and found a few but not in very good shape. Seems like I need to start grabbing every one I see from now on, I thought I could just buy a new one.
I am looking for one of these parts as well. I have ordered from two places and they have both come back as not available. Mine is broken and is causing me power issues. If there a different solution that anyone can reccomend?
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Any kind of decent, insulated terminal post of the same size should work. It's just a junction point.
Is there a part number you could post to reccommend? I know how to replace parts but not necessarily fabricate things. I know this is simple but I dont want to experiment on the car, I just want to bolt in and go. I'b be happy with a used example with the studs the wires mount to intact and tight, unlike mine.
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Is there a part number you could post to reccommend? I know how to replace parts but not necessarily fabricate things. I know this is simple but I dont want to experiment on the car, I just want to bolt in and go. I'b be happy with a used example with the studs the wires mount to intact and tight, unlike mine.
I thought I saw somewhere recently where someone was making reproduction versions of these. It got my attention because the top is broken off mine (go figure) and I immediately thought, hey, replacement! I'll see if I can't pull up where I saw it.
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Verdad Gallardo The link on the previous page to hawks third gen references a reproduction part with a better lid is,was,will be available. I'm planning on contacting them tomorrow, see what I find out.
I saw one that the owner replaced the whole terminal with what looked like something for a stereo setup for large gauge wires,looked trick with a lexan cover, Dont know if he fabricated it or that is the way it was made. Like Shbox says, its only a junction point.
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This is what I used, it's a fuse holder I'm using a 250a fuse for a just incase since everything is in the wheel well now. Plus mine has a weather proof cover so I don't worry about water. Ebay sells them for 15 bucks.