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XXL · 03-29-2003, 08:16 PM

I've started getting pieces and parts ready for migration to my new cab in the (hopefully) near future. Of the many projects going on with the truck, one of the big hurdles I need to resolve is where to put the headlight switch, wiper switch, and miscellanous other stuff since the new cab's dash is completly smooth.

Today I moved the headlight and wiper switch out of the bezel so I could start messing with the new gauge bezel templates (the new bezel won't have holes for anything but the idiot gauges). Here's what the dash looks like now...

XXL · 03-29-2003, 08:18 PM

What you don't see in the pic is my high/low beam "switch," which consists of an alligator clip test lead that's clipped to the blue power wire and the other end can be moved between the green and tan wires for high and low as needed

That's Mister Hack to you!

Kenneth

Blackhawkdc · 03-29-2003, 08:35 PM

I didn't go all out smooth like you with my dash, but for headlight switches, you can always mount a small toggle switch under the dash out of sight. I have two rocker switches for my lights down and left of the dash. I still gotta figure out something for wipers, if you have any ideas, let me know.

XXL · 03-29-2003, 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by Blackhawkdc
I didn't go all out smooth like you with my dash, but for headlight switches, you can always mount a small toggle switch under the dash out of sight. I have two rocker switches for my lights down and left of the dash. I still gotta figure out something for wipers, if you have any ideas, let me know.

If you don't mind losing the washer/wipe feature of the switch, you can just go with a standard SPDT switch, which will give you off, low, and high settings for the wiper motor. My washer fluid bottle is long gone, and if I need to clean the windshield I just whip into a gas station, so this is how I'm going to resolve that switch issue... but I still need to decide WHERE to put that switch

Kenneth

Blackhawkdc · 03-30-2003, 12:48 AM

Just get one of those add on switch panels and set it under the dash out of sight. Use low profile rocker switches and you won't knock'em witih your knees. I'll try and grab a pic of my set up when its light out tomorrow. I've gotta add a little resistance in the ground for the lights in the switches though, they get kinda bright. OH, I also picked up a lights-on buzzer from JCWhitney that I'm gonna install. Looks really simple and it'll save me from jumping my battery.

Andy4639 · 03-30-2003, 10:07 AM

I have thought about using a dimmer switch in the upper part of the floor board. You could leave the factory switch alone and just put the dimmer inline from the ground and when you want it to come on just stomp on it. The switch not the gas.... you could use it for anything, even a starter button if you wanted. I'm sure there is some electrical questions to look at, but it's a idea.

PanelDeland · 03-30-2003, 11:28 AM

How about a flip down panel under the dash.Flip down to operate the switch and up out of sight when not in use.

slogo · 03-30-2003, 12:08 PM

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Originally posted by PanelDeland
How about a flip down panel under the dash.Flip down to operate the switch and up out of sight when not in use.

I saw that on a street rod at a show last summer they had all the controls on a flip down panel, even the air ride switches. they had a switch on the arm rest that made the panel go up & down. good luck and keep us posted.

krazy_texan · 03-30-2003, 12:10 PM

i have seen people take another dimmer switch or something similar to it and mount it in the floor close to the dimmer so you have one for your lights and one for your brights.

Blackhawkdc · 03-30-2003, 01:27 PM

Here's a pic of my set up, small and out of sight. Nice and low profile. The green switch is for park and dash lights. The red switch is for the headlights. The red switch gets power only when the green switch is on to eliminate lights on worries. hi-lo beams are still controlled with the floor switch.

03-29-2003, 08:16 PM	#1
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	No bailing wire needed I've started getting pieces and parts ready for migration to my new cab in the (hopefully) near future. Of the many projects going on with the truck, one of the big hurdles I need to resolve is where to put the headlight switch, wiper switch, and miscellanous other stuff since the new cab's dash is completly smooth. Today I moved the headlight and wiper switch out of the bezel so I could start messing with the new gauge bezel templates (the new bezel won't have holes for anything but the idiot gauges). Here's what the dash looks like now... Attached Images __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-29-2003, 08:18 PM	#2
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	What you don't see in the pic is my high/low beam "switch," which consists of an alligator clip test lead that's clipped to the blue power wire and the other end can be moved between the green and tan wires for high and low as needed That's Mister Hack to you! Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

03-29-2003, 08:35 PM	#3
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	I didn't go all out smooth like you with my dash, but for headlight switches, you can always mount a small toggle switch under the dash out of sight. I have two rocker switches for my lights down and left of the dash. I still gotta figure out something for wipers, if you have any ideas, let me know. __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America

03-30-2003, 12:48 AM	#5
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	Just get one of those add on switch panels and set it under the dash out of sight. Use low profile rocker switches and you won't knock'em witih your knees. I'll try and grab a pic of my set up when its light out tomorrow. I've gotta add a little resistance in the ground for the lights in the switches though, they get kinda bright. OH, I also picked up a lights-on buzzer from JCWhitney that I'm gonna install. Looks really simple and it'll save me from jumping my battery. __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America

03-30-2003, 10:07 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Just a thought I have thought about using a dimmer switch in the upper part of the floor board. You could leave the factory switch alone and just put the dimmer inline from the ground and when you want it to come on just stomp on it. The switch not the gas.... you could use it for anything, even a starter button if you wanted. I'm sure there is some electrical questions to look at, but it's a idea. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-30-2003, 11:28 AM	#7
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03-30-2003, 12:10 PM	#9
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i have seen people take another dimmer switch or something similar to it and mount it in the floor close to the dimmer so you have one for your lights and one for your brights. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-30-2003, 01:27 PM	#10
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	Here's a pic of my set up, small and out of sight. Nice and low profile. The green switch is for park and dash lights. The red switch is for the headlights. The red switch gets power only when the green switch is on to eliminate lights on worries. hi-lo beams are still controlled with the floor switch. Attached Images __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America



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