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my new 72 · 11-11-2003, 01:44 AM

I'm in the process of wiring my switches and alarm for the new 68. I thought the ashtray would be a good place to hide my switches and relays out of site.

The relays will be taken back off and remounted once the ashtray is in place and I am ready to finish wiring in the alarm.

I used pin switches with a 17/64's base diameter so they are small enough to be hidden unless you know where they are. I think it's lookin pretty clean so far.

my new 72 · 11-11-2003, 01:48 AM

Here are the switches all soldered up.

casey · 11-11-2003, 03:06 AM

totally trick, cool idea

jorgensensc · 11-11-2003, 03:08 AM

Very Good idea!!!

BobbyK · 11-11-2003, 05:16 AM

To top it off,glue in a half burnt smoke.

A.P. · 11-11-2003, 05:48 AM

Good work.

jamis · 11-11-2003, 07:39 AM

Sweet job.

I hid the bypass switch in my late model in my ac ducts near the vent. Just had to use a pen to reach in and activate it.

Iron-Butt · 11-11-2003, 07:54 AM

Looks good.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-11-2003, 09:19 AM

Nice idea .... Look's great thank's for posting the idea I may need that as many car's and truck's in my neighbor hood have been stolen this week...

my new 72 · 11-11-2003, 02:40 PM

Thanks guys, It'll be going in next weekend. I found out today that I have two big assignments being handed out Friday that have to be completed by Tuesday, so no work on the truck this weekend. I'm a bit bummed, but it's ok it'll get done sooner or later.

bluec10 · 11-12-2003, 01:18 AM

Great idea and very nice work.

Out of curiosity, how much is your truck lowered and how did you do it?

Suicide-D · 01-15-2004, 05:23 PM

worked great and very trick... you know I'm going to do the same thing. or better yet... get you to do mine.

blazer1971 · 01-15-2004, 10:59 PM

Just remember the younger punks will open consoles and pull ashtrays looking for loose change. Even some of the older punks do the same in car washes.

junkyardjohn · 01-15-2004, 11:24 PM

BUT NOW WE ALL KNOW WEAR THEY'RE HIDDEN ---- WHAT WAS YOUR ADDRESS???

JOHN

Hooter · 01-15-2004, 11:30 PM

thats a good idea, I always liked hiding switches and glass breakage sensors and what not in inconspiquous places

Oborny71 · 01-16-2004, 12:56 AM

very cool idea!

my new 72 · 01-16-2004, 01:07 AM

By the time you break the window and lean in and cut your stomach and chest reaching for those switches, I'll be behind you with a Glock and a Mag Lite, whatcha gonna do then? I can do yours for you Darryl, I do need that A/c stuff, wink wink. My truck is lowered 4 1/2", 6". It was done with springs and spindles up front, and the rear with drop springs.

11-11-2003, 01:44 AM	#1
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Check out my switches I'm in the process of wiring my switches and alarm for the new 68. I thought the ashtray would be a good place to hide my switches and relays out of site. The relays will be taken back off and remounted once the ashtray is in place and I am ready to finish wiring in the alarm. I used pin switches with a 17/64's base diameter so they are small enough to be hidden unless you know where they are. I think it's lookin pretty clean so far. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

11-11-2003, 01:48 AM	#2
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Here are the switches all soldered up. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

11-11-2003, 03:08 AM	#4
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Very Good idea!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

11-11-2003, 05:16 AM	#5
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	To top it off,glue in a half burnt smoke. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

11-11-2003, 05:48 AM	#6
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	Good work. __________________ 72 Chevy, SWB, 350engine, TH400

11-11-2003, 03:06 AM	#3
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	totally trick, cool idea

11-11-2003, 07:39 AM	#7
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Sweet job. I hid the bypass switch in my late model in my ac ducts near the vent. Just had to use a pen to reach in and activate it.

11-11-2003, 07:54 AM	#8
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Looks good. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

11-11-2003, 09:19 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Nice idea .... Look's great thank's for posting the idea I may need that as many car's and truck's in my neighbor hood have been stolen this week... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-11-2003, 02:40 PM	#10
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Thanks guys, It'll be going in next weekend. I found out today that I have two big assignments being handed out Friday that have to be completed by Tuesday, so no work on the truck this weekend. I'm a bit bummed, but it's ok it'll get done sooner or later. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

11-12-2003, 01:18 AM	#11
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Great idea and very nice work. Out of curiosity, how much is your truck lowered and how did you do it? __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

01-15-2004, 05:23 PM	#12
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	I saw these in person today worked great and very trick... you know I'm going to do the same thing. or better yet... get you to do mine.

01-15-2004, 10:59 PM	#13
blazer1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: apollo bch,fl. usa Posts: 134	Just remember the younger punks will open consoles and pull ashtrays looking for loose change. Even some of the older punks do the same in car washes.

01-15-2004, 11:24 PM	#14
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	BUT NOW WE ALL KNOW WEAR THEY'RE HIDDEN ---- WHAT WAS YOUR ADDRESS??? JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

01-15-2004, 11:30 PM	#15
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	thats a good idea, I always liked hiding switches and glass breakage sensors and what not in inconspiquous places __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life



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01-16-2004, 12:56 AM	#16
Oborny71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 587	very cool idea! __________________ 67 Chevy SWB - goal of a 1,000 hp weekend cruiser

01-16-2004, 01:07 AM	#17
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	By the time you break the window and lean in and cut your stomach and chest reaching for those switches, I'll be behind you with a Glock and a Mag Lite, whatcha gonna do then? I can do yours for you Darryl, I do need that A/c stuff, wink wink. My truck is lowered 4 1/2", 6". It was done with springs and spindles up front, and the rear with drop springs. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice. Last edited by my new 72; 01-16-2004 at 01:12 AM.

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