Electric switch boxes
 

I am running a half dozen or more aftermarket electric circuits into
the cab of a CJ for various auxiliary devices (electric radiator fan,
air compressor, winch, fog lights, etc.)

Right now I just have a bunch of mismatched plastic on/off switches
dangling loose under the dash. I'd like to mount them better, and all
together, without drilling a bunch of holes in the dash.

Ideally, I'd like to get a spiffy looking control panel pre-made for
this type of purpose, with 10 or so switches (to leave me some room
for adding future goodies) and inputs that allow easy connection and
disconnection of wires (similar to household stereo speakers.) I
could then bolt this on top of or beneath the dash.

I checked at the local Radio Shack and Autozone and didn't find
anything that would fit my needs... I'm sure someone else has run
into this situation before... got any suggestions?

Re: Electric switch boxes
 

Try a boating store. I added rubber coated toggle switches to my boat helm
and I've seen them come on an aluminum mounting plate.

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<ezeppelin@msn.com> wrote in message
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> I am running a half dozen or more aftermarket electric circuits into
> the cab of a CJ for various auxiliary devices (electric radiator fan,
> air compressor, winch, fog lights, etc.)
>
> Right now I just have a bunch of mismatched plastic on/off switches
> dangling loose under the dash. I'd like to mount them better, and all
> together, without drilling a bunch of holes in the dash.
>
> Ideally, I'd like to get a spiffy looking control panel pre-made for
> this type of purpose, with 10 or so switches (to leave me some room
> for adding future goodies) and inputs that allow easy connection and
> disconnection of wires (similar to household stereo speakers.) I
> could then bolt this on top of or beneath the dash.
>
> I checked at the local Radio Shack and Autozone and didn't find
> anything that would fit my needs... I'm sure someone else has run
> into this situation before... got any suggestions?

Re: Electric switch boxes
 

Try a boating store. I added rubber coated toggle switches to my boat helm
and I've seen them come on an aluminum mounting plate.

--
_____________________
HomeBrewer
85CJ7 (in Progress)
http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
99XJ Sport
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<ezeppelin@msn.com> wrote in message
news:fa415237.0407231145.32fc129a@posting.google.c om...
> I am running a half dozen or more aftermarket electric circuits into
> the cab of a CJ for various auxiliary devices (electric radiator fan,
> air compressor, winch, fog lights, etc.)
>
> Right now I just have a bunch of mismatched plastic on/off switches
> dangling loose under the dash. I'd like to mount them better, and all
> together, without drilling a bunch of holes in the dash.
>
> Ideally, I'd like to get a spiffy looking control panel pre-made for
> this type of purpose, with 10 or so switches (to leave me some room
> for adding future goodies) and inputs that allow easy connection and
> disconnection of wires (similar to household stereo speakers.) I
> could then bolt this on top of or beneath the dash.
>
> I checked at the local Radio Shack and Autozone and didn't find
> anything that would fit my needs... I'm sure someone else has run
> into this situation before... got any suggestions?

Re: Electric switch boxes
 

Try a boating store. I added rubber coated toggle switches to my boat helm
and I've seen them come on an aluminum mounting plate.

--
_____________________
HomeBrewer
85CJ7 (in Progress)
http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
99XJ Sport
Remove the xxx to reply!

<ezeppelin@msn.com> wrote in message
news:fa415237.0407231145.32fc129a@posting.google.c om...
> I am running a half dozen or more aftermarket electric circuits into
> the cab of a CJ for various auxiliary devices (electric radiator fan,
> air compressor, winch, fog lights, etc.)
>
> Right now I just have a bunch of mismatched plastic on/off switches
> dangling loose under the dash. I'd like to mount them better, and all
> together, without drilling a bunch of holes in the dash.
>
> Ideally, I'd like to get a spiffy looking control panel pre-made for
> this type of purpose, with 10 or so switches (to leave me some room
> for adding future goodies) and inputs that allow easy connection and
> disconnection of wires (similar to household stereo speakers.) I
> could then bolt this on top of or beneath the dash.
>
> I checked at the local Radio Shack and Autozone and didn't find
> anything that would fit my needs... I'm sure someone else has run
> into this situation before... got any suggestions?

Re: Electric switch boxes
 

Try a boating store. I added rubber coated toggle switches to my boat helm
and I've seen them come on an aluminum mounting plate.

--
_____________________
HomeBrewer
85CJ7 (in Progress)
http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
99XJ Sport
Remove the xxx to reply!

<ezeppelin@msn.com> wrote in message
news:fa415237.0407231145.32fc129a@posting.google.c om...
> I am running a half dozen or more aftermarket electric circuits into
> the cab of a CJ for various auxiliary devices (electric radiator fan,
> air compressor, winch, fog lights, etc.)
>
> Right now I just have a bunch of mismatched plastic on/off switches
> dangling loose under the dash. I'd like to mount them better, and all
> together, without drilling a bunch of holes in the dash.
>
> Ideally, I'd like to get a spiffy looking control panel pre-made for
> this type of purpose, with 10 or so switches (to leave me some room
> for adding future goodies) and inputs that allow easy connection and
> disconnection of wires (similar to household stereo speakers.) I
> could then bolt this on top of or beneath the dash.
>
> I checked at the local Radio Shack and Autozone and didn't find
> anything that would fit my needs... I'm sure someone else has run
> into this situation before... got any suggestions?

Re: Electric switch boxes
 

They do make an interesting switch panel:
http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/sto...oductID=308578
I rather the illuminated rockers like the Real Truckers use:
http://www.globalspec.com/FeaturedPr...fromSupplier=1
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> Try a boating store. I added rubber coated toggle switches to my boat helm
> and I've seen them come on an aluminum mounting plate.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!

Re: Electric switch boxes
 

They do make an interesting switch panel:
http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/sto...oductID=308578
I rather the illuminated rockers like the Real Truckers use:
http://www.globalspec.com/FeaturedPr...fromSupplier=1
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> Try a boating store. I added rubber coated toggle switches to my boat helm
> and I've seen them come on an aluminum mounting plate.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!

Re: Electric switch boxes
 

They do make an interesting switch panel:
http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/sto...oductID=308578
I rather the illuminated rockers like the Real Truckers use:
http://www.globalspec.com/FeaturedPr...fromSupplier=1
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> Try a boating store. I added rubber coated toggle switches to my boat helm
> and I've seen them come on an aluminum mounting plate.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!

Re: Electric switch boxes
 

They do make an interesting switch panel:
http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/sto...oductID=308578
I rather the illuminated rockers like the Real Truckers use:
http://www.globalspec.com/FeaturedPr...fromSupplier=1
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> Try a boating store. I added rubber coated toggle switches to my boat helm
> and I've seen them come on an aluminum mounting plate.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!

Re: Electric switch boxes
 

Try Painless Wiring:
http://www.painlesswiring.com/switchcc.htm

Chris

<ezeppelin@msn.com> wrote in message
news:fa415237.0407231145.32fc129a@posting.google.c om...
> I am running a half dozen or more aftermarket electric circuits into
> the cab of a CJ for various auxiliary devices (electric radiator fan,
> air compressor, winch, fog lights, etc.)
>
> Right now I just have a bunch of mismatched plastic on/off switches
> dangling loose under the dash. I'd like to mount them better, and all
> together, without drilling a bunch of holes in the dash.
>
> Ideally, I'd like to get a spiffy looking control panel pre-made for
> this type of purpose, with 10 or so switches (to leave me some room
> for adding future goodies) and inputs that allow easy connection and
> disconnection of wires (similar to household stereo speakers.) I
> could then bolt this on top of or beneath the dash.
>
> I checked at the local Radio Shack and Autozone and didn't find
> anything that would fit my needs... I'm sure someone else has run
> into this situation before... got any suggestions?