TheSamba.com :: View topic - 1970 Westy fuse box, is it different from others?

Wed May 28, 2003 11:52 am

hi, i am having problems finding a replacement fuse box for my bus. the one that is in there is yellow, bigger than others that i have looked at, has relays plugged into the bottom of it, and has the part# 411-937-505A. do i have to use the same model or can i adapt to another? please let me know which one. email me at ejadewong@aol.com thanks, elizabeth

Wed May 28, 2003 3:42 pm

Elizabeth,
I checked the numbers on my bus which is a 70 as well and the numbers are the same as yours.(411-937-505A) I would stick with the same year fuse block and yes they do have the relays attached to the bottom of them. Hope this helps. Anthony

Wed May 28, 2003 4:33 pm

it doesnt help, because i am having problems finding the same type. where do you suggest besides auto wreckers?

Wed May 28, 2003 6:40 pm

I would find a bus somewhere that is parting out. Where are you located at, I actually had to get one for my other bus awhile back and this guy has them in boxes at this vw salvage yard, maybe I could check it out for you. Anthony

Wed May 28, 2003 6:53 pm

i'm in stockton, calif near sacramento and SF. would you please check for me about it? thanks, elizabeth

Wed May 28, 2003 10:16 pm

Yeah I will check for you and get back with you tomorrow sometime. I am in Santa Barbara. It shouldn't be hard to find. Will let you know. anthony

Thu May 29, 2003 2:50 pm

Elizabeth, I talked to the guy and he recommends upgrading to a 71 bus box since all the 1970 model stuff is only a one year deal. Like the headlight relay and the flasher are only for that year. If you upgrade to a 71 fusebox then those headlight relays can be interchanged with any type and are readily available and the 71 fuseblock comes with the 3 pin flasher and the the fuse block is made of better plastic that won't break as easily. He has the block for $15 and the relay and flasher are around $8-10 a piece. So i guess your earlier answer to your question is yes you can upgrade!! Let me know I am going there tomorrow to pick up a few things, it is small enough to ship up there. You can email me and let me know.

Thu May 29, 2003 7:55 pm

The early 70 A fuse box was yellow and spilt down the middle. VW got smart and made the later ones out of better material, same as 71 and up. Look for the white one. I have one, complete, if you want it. Pmail me at aufever@prodigy,net

Thu May 29, 2003 7:57 pm

Forgot to mention, yes the A is 70 only, But 71 is B and 72 is C. Each one is one year only. [and D is 73 411 and E is 74 412....]