Multi-Switch Panels

mountainpete

Spamicus Eliminatus
Hi all,

Scott's pics of his cool new switches reminded me of something I have been working on for a while. I would like to find a place to install a small switch panel on my Tacoma - ideally for 6 switches (most of the switches will just be operating relays so the smaller the better).

First, I was planning on installing a panel in the blank spot below the ashtray and to the right of the power outlets, but I am going to be installing a remote head Yaesu 8900 there (once I pass the exam :exclaim: ) So I need a different spot.

So... any ideas of a good, small switch panel and/or locations to mount it? I like my installs clean and as factory looking as possible!

Thanks,

Pete
 

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offroad_nomad

Adventurer
Have you seen this write-up?

Clicky here.

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flyingwil

Supporting Sponsor - Sierra Expeditions
I think this one looks good too!
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All on Peter Parks Taco... You can see more at Parksoffrad.com
 

flyingwil

Supporting Sponsor - Sierra Expeditions
12 volt guy makes some great stuff! I just don't like the whole chrome look though, mounting in certian areas could reflect the sun in your eyes. :sunny:

Would be great if it came powder coated in black as opposed to the chrome.
 

offroad_nomad

Adventurer
I agree, the chrome is a bit "flashy" and prefer black. I wonder if he would fab an unpainted or painted aluminum panel with switches. I bet it would be alot less then the chrome verson.

flyingwil said:
12 volt guy makes some great stuff! I just don't like the whole chrome look though, mounting in certian areas could reflect the sun in your eyes. :sunny:

Would be great if it came powder coated in black as opposed to the chrome.
 

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lionsbreath

Adventurer
Good loking set ups but I like my Cockpit dark. In fact on my last toy I wired up some red trailer marker lites deep under my dash to give a red glow at nite when I need to get something that is on the floor and don't kill my nite vision. An idea I got from flying at nite and reading with my red out lites in the cockpit.
 

offroad_nomad

Adventurer
Scott,
That's pretty neat. It pod reminds me of another methods of mounting gauges. While poking around Radioshack I found these little ABS plastic project boxes:

The one in this example is 6x3x2" and makes a nice gauge pod. Use a dremel to cut the mounting holes in the face plate and mount these in several places using velcro, 3M tape, screws....
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mountainpete

Spamicus Eliminatus
Great ideas guys! Chrome is right out though :shakin:

I've gpt a few ideas now and will have to do some measuring...
 

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