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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 02:24 AM
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Hidden wiring, sort of

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...ictureid=98852

This certainly isnt a new idea but i think its cool,
I had the front part of a 56 heater so i made a box for the reat of it to kinda resemble a complete assembly. Needs some fine mesh in front to look like the core.
But, it is going to house my wiring panel and associated stuff.

John
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 06:55 AM
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Very cool John. I like it! It'll keep the wiring panel hidden but very accessible. Post up another pic or two when you get it mounted and the electrical stuff installed. Good work .
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Very cool!

Do you have a mining supply store anywhere near you? They typically have a great supply of different meshes in different styles that can make a nice grill

Can't wait to see it done
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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John, what is the heat box sitting on? Yes..a hood...but hood of ???
Pics? or shall we say...links to pics?
I am curious! and if it's not a vehicle associated with Ford, maybe you can PM it to me. Or something like that!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 11:35 PM
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Nice I like the idea! Looks like your housing and grille are already chromed. Add a little 'bling' to the interior no doubt.

Jeff- If i had to say I'm betting is a '57 Chev. You can see how by merely placing a Ford item on it, it will start to make the item rust...
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 04:00 AM
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Hi Guys,
its sitting on the hood of my daily driver 57 Chevy wagon, and yes it has no paint left in parts. Too many years in the California sun i guess.
thanks for the kind words on the heater/wiring box. John
 
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