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| Author: | seifer [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:10 pm ] |
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Hey guys, I'm hoping to set up my head unit similar to this> 
I figured whilst I was at it I would upgrade my switches too but that means im going to have to figure a few things out. First off I have a 72 clubby with the big switch front. As far as moving the heater switches go, are the any suitable push pull levers available that can handle a cable. And also has a suitable aftermarket switching system been found yet for the wipers/headlights? Cheers. |
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| Author: | MrFail [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:22 pm ] |
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well i could be wrong (it wouldn't be the first time  )
But i would think you could move it wherever you want to and just use any similar functioning leaver system, A more modern car would be the go. But if seeing as they are just a cable that go's in and out, you could just use a pull knob like a choke cable if you wanted. As for switches, I'm sure it wouldn;t be too hard to find what your after at a specialist 12volt electrical store. |
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| Author: | GT mowog [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:24 pm ] |
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I did one a little while ago. Took about 12 months of planning and about another 9 months to build and iron out the bugs (fingers crossed). The heater controls are 'light touch' (no cables at all now!), just like your modern controls. I did search high and low for alternative switches. I found some GREAT ones from the US, which I used, but cost a small fortune. Then I had to find someone here who could engrave them 
It was a LONG and agonising road / comversion, but IMO the end result at least looks the part (and works that way too!) Sorry, I have no pics on this PC to put up. |
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| Author: | Harley [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:26 pm ] |
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There's nothing clever about the switches, you could install anything that you like, particularly if you have a relay doing the switching. Maybe get a later column with the wipers and lights on it? |
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| Author: | seifer [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:34 pm ] |
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I just found this which solves the wiper problem, the choke will probably work, any ideas on where to source a chrome knob style one? |
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| Author: | MrFail [ Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:46 pm ] |
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well all you need is the actual knob as most are just attached with a grub screw. i'm sure some sort of parts accessories places would sell them Then i assume you could use a heater cable off any car... ... find one that is long enough to go exactly where you want it to. 
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| Author: | drjbeam [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:36 am ] |
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http://www.rocketindustries.com.au/ this place in sydney sell light and wiper switches both pull type http://www.rocketindustries.com.au/imag ... ion_03.pdf page 5 and 6 |
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| Author: | 850man [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Switch Re-location |
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I just chucked a little into my mouth after seeing this... 
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:14 pm ] |
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Yeah wheres the 3rd binical (taco)  plus steering might be a problem
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| Author: | GT mowog [ Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:58 am ] |
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Here's some pics of the one that I recently finished (looks better in the flesh); 
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| Author: | 850man [ Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:12 am ] |
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GT mowog wrote: Here's some pics of the one that I recently finished (looks better in the flesh);
Switches out of a Kenworth? |
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| Author: | GT mowog [ Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:49 pm ] |
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850man wrote: Switches out of a Kenworth? I couldn't say, KW might use them. I think they are widely used in the upper end Marine stuff. I got a hold of the manufacturer's catalogue and then went searching for someone who would sell just a few switches They really wen't cheap (nearly $100 ea!) and then I had to get them engraved, so very expensive exersize. I had to go on a very long seach for the engraver too as most who looked at them said 'ah, yeah, I think we can do them' but had nothing to show me as a reference. No thanks!
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