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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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Switches and Panels

Anyone know where I can find some plastic to make some switch panels from?

I want to remove my ashtray and useless cupholder and put switches in there, and would like it to match the factory look as best I can. I mean, look close to the same, Plastic at least.

If not, I have some Stainless stuff I can use, just think it will stick out too much.

Also, where can I find a variety of switches? Don't know what I want, but I want to see whats out there.

Would like it to look something like this:

Maybe not the huge switches, but something to that effect, with extra room to label them.

Thanks,
Chris
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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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McMaster-Carr has a large selection of plastic and other materials that can be used for switch panels. Search on "plastic sheeting". Personally, I like to use plexiglass. It's easy to work with, inexpensive, comes in various thicknesses and it's paintable. Places like AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts have a good selection of lighted switches in rocker, toggle and pushbutton.
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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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Might sound odd, but I have some mud flap material that looks like it might be a good match. It's made by a company called Symplastics. I bought it here: http://www.mudflapsfortrucks.com/store/index.html It's the 175 that might work; it's fairly stiff, but not as stiff as plexiglass, and the texture and color would be a decent match for the dash.
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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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Everything you need for switches is at Waytek Wire. www.waytekwire.com Their salespeople are the kindest you will ever talk to, and they have incredible prices. A very large variety of switches, and many "aftermarket" switch panels are created by them.
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