I had a couple of requests for just switches in an overhead mount. So I made up some samples for these guys. Thought I would post some pics in case anyone else wanted some. These pics are fresh out of the machine and have not been anodized or polished yet. They will be available in 6, 8, and 10 switch models in your choice of finish. I will make them to order so please give me a few weeks lead time.

As usual, questions, comments and criticisms are always welcome. :D

Ah, not that many!

I guess if you had that many you could take them to your local engraver and have them labeled.

I need more switches but I don't want to give up my trippin 2 guage mount. How about you make something to go into that useless little square cubby hole beside the climate control.

Very Nice.........:D

I only need one switch though......):h ....and it's hidden.....:eek: ....but I might need a couple extra in the near future...........;)

I have a feeling my truck is gonna get two alternative fuels soon.........
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Ah, not that many!

I guess if you had that many you could take them to your local engraver and have them labeled.

I need more switches but I don't want to give up my trippin 2 guage mount. How about you make something to go into that useless little square cubby hole beside the climate control.

I could do the engraving but I'm not sure what these guys are using them for. Perhaps they don't want anyone to know. :eek:

Were any of the switches ever labeled in James Bond's cars? :)

That useless cubby is about to get a gauge angled up and over towards the driver. Prototypes are already being field tested. :D

Let me see what I can do about putting some switches there instead of a gauge.

Caution! "Mad Machinist" at work! ):h

How about you make something to go into that useless little square cubby hole beside the climate control.

Useless is an understatement... I've tried storing stuff there but it always seems to fly out onto the console :rolleyes: :D

Useless is an understatement... I've tried storing stuff there but it always seems to fly out onto the console :rolleyes: :D

I think that problem is closely related to the position of the throtle.):h

Hey Trippin. Just an idea. Being how you have toys that some of would love to have could you do somthing like what Max Power suggested, except have the wording cut all of the way through that way some one could put a colord LED light behind the panel to have it glow through to be able to see it in the dark.

Certainly. :D

Alright, so this should have me covered now: :)

Nitrous
Propane
Water/Meth
Turbo Timer
Backup Lights
Ejection Seat
Winch
Off-Road Lights
Differential Lock
Power Inverter Master
12 Volt Refrig
Manual Torque Converter Lock
Drag Parachute Release


...Nope, I'm gonna need more switches. :)

How much would you want for just a black anodized panel?
I plan on using aircraft style switch covers on toggles for my aux and construction lighting, but I'm not sure how many I'm going to use.

Yeah, I need all the switches that Coyotekid sudjested, plus two more switches...one for "warp speed" and the other for my tactical nuke launcher.







no seriously, I do need switches for those two functions.

--Ben

It would be nice to have the left side ported for a duel gauge and the right for 2 to 4 switches.

Duel for EGT and Boost

The switches could be for two airbags, lights and a Soup dial? ):h

You can have them in there to show off for a new girl. Like a pilot doing a pre-flight check. I doubt she'd be impressed though...

If only girls thought like us Reineke...! lol...

I had one girl go..."This is a Chevy, right?"

lol coyotekid
i would said no it's porsche there new truck it cost me 150,000 now your buying dinner right lol

Useless is an understatement... I've tried storing stuff there but it always seems to fly out onto the console :rolleyes: :D

I have no problem with my Cubby
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Although a Nice Billet Piece would be nice for the Co-Pilot and some other stuff..............
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:D It looks like the console has teeth and is smiling!):h


Although, it looks really cool!

I have no problem with my Cubbyz

Two things:

It's not centered.
We've already determined that thing doesn't accelerate fast but once a year so things falling onto the console definitely isn't a problem.

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Two things:

It's not centered.
We've already determined that thing doesn't accelerate fast but once a year so things falling onto the console definitely isn't a problem.

:D

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Talk to GM about how the built the dash trom and the cubby...........:rolleyes:

I guess we'll have to see how fast yours goes......:D .......if you ever get a time slip.......:eek:......don't forget your AAA card.......;) .......case ya need anything.............:exactly:
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Talk to GM about how the built the dash trom and the cubby...........:rolleyes:

I guess we'll have to see how fast yours goes......:D .......if you ever get a time slip.......:eek:......don't forget your AAA card.......;) .......case ya need anything.............:exactly:
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12.991 is my goal :D And I've already got transportation arranged, just in case :eek:

Yeah, I need all the switches that Coyotekid sudjested, plus two more switches...one for "warp speed" and the other for my tactical nuke launcher.

no.....warp speed's too slow. how about............





......LUDICROUS SPEED! :eek2:

along the lines of tony......I would possibly be interested in a decent place to mount my co pilot.

How about a switch for the hot girl that pops out of the........Ah, never mind........

If one guage was cut on left side.....how many switches could you fit beside it.....looks like mabey 4?

Trippin whats the price range for the switch plates?? Im going to be ditching my Edge/Attitude soon, but like having the switches up there. I was maybe thinking about the 8 switch model?

--Ben

Trippin,
What about a panel for the center console between the 2 power ports? Maybe put a couple of switches there. Say Hi to Cordell across the street for me.

Jim

Trippin whats the price range for the switch plates?? Im going to be ditching my Edge/Attitude soon, but like having the switches up there. I was maybe thinking about the 8 switch model?

--Ben
I'm thinking $65.00 for the mount and then $3.25/switch. In the case of 8 switch mount $65.00+24.00 = $89.00.

Trippin,
What about a panel for the center console between the 2 power ports? Maybe put a couple of switches there. Say Hi to Cordell across the street for me.

Jim

I could do that but it seems like a pretty simple thing. I think most could do it themselves very easily.

Cordell was wearing his UG boots today.):h

I'd be interested in something for the counsel between the power ports, that spot is useless!!

switches in overhead, and the cubby hole next to the climate control is great for a flip phonehttp://dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13134&stc=1&d=1136060504

It would be nice to have the left side ported for a duel gauge and the right for 2 to 4 switches.

Duel for EGT and Boost

The switches could be for two airbags, lights and a Soup dial? ):h


Does anyone know of a good duel gauge for EGT and Boost in one?

Does anyone know of a good duel gauge for EGT and Boost in one?


The SPA DG-211 os a great digital EGT/boost gauge all in one.

I like those...

Do those switches come as momentary switches?

Ya, digital is the only way to go with duals.
With analog, there's not enough resolution to really see what's going on... it's like running a 0-60 or -30-0-30 boost gauge with a stock turbo. You don't care about vacuum, and anything over 30psi is playing with fire.

Ya, digital is the only way to go with duals.
With analog, there's not enough resolution to really see what's going on... it's like running a 0-60 or -30-0-30 boost gauge with a stock turbo. You don't care about vacuum, and anything over 30psi is playing with fire.

Is there such a thing as an analog dual? Is "spa" the only digital one out there, or is there any others?

I used the cubby on left of the wheel where most of you have your 4x4 switches. I made a billet plate and gave it a brushed finish...I was thinking the sun might hit just right if it was polished and burn out my eye! I put four of the same switches Trippen uses in it. Nice and handy when it's go time! I'll try to remeber and take some pics to post.

hjrichan, go to Kennedy Diesel.com (http://www.kennedydiesel.com)and you'll see the SPA gauge. John can walk ya through. :driver:

hjrichan, go to Kennedy Diesel.com (http://www.kennedydiesel.com)and you'll see the SPA gauge. John can walk ya through. :driver:

Thanks Burner,
But I just wanted to see if there was any thing else out there. I heard some bad thing with the SPA. So is there no other dual gauge out there?

That useless cubby is about to get a gauge angled up and over towards the driver. Prototypes are already being field tested. :D

Let me see what I can do about putting some switches there instead of a gauge.

Caution! "Mad Machinist" at work! ):hI could go for one of those.

Thanks Burner,
But I just wanted to see if there was any thing else out there. I heard some bad thing with the SPA. So is there no other dual gauge out there?

Donno. I'm sure there are a few. I remember seeing one in blue...can't remmeber who? TS performance has that "heads up" display thing....
I'd give John a call and see what has to say.

Burner

http://duramaxedout.tripod.com/my_pictures/Picture_005.jpg

Duramaxedout - nice idea. That narrow cubby hole is perfect for a line of switches. Are you selling those plates?

Looks good. Now anodize it black. :ro)

Not sure what happened to the pic but yeah I would like to polish it and get see if i can find a smoked clear. I put a few coats of satin clear on it so finger prints don't show up on it.
Didn't think about selling them, but i guess I could put them on our web page. Easy enough! I just need the time to crank some out!
http://duramaxedout.tripod.com/my_pictures/thumbnails/400x300/Picture_006.jpg

I'd buy one. Black would be my pref. Keep us posted.

any updates on the avalibility of the switchplates Trippin? :D

What brand/model switches are used here? Is there a matching LED indicator momentary switch available?

I have a 6 switch model on order:ro)

any updates on the avalibility of the switchplates Trippin? :D

At anodize right now.

I bought a blank machine-finished one from Tripp and drilled it for my own switches AND for a slightly modified Lexus HomeLink, then painted it satin black and baked it for an hour at 350.

The three black buttons are wired across the original pc-board-mount buttons, the shiny thing at the far right top is a blue LED that is connecte in place of the original red LED. Quick wrap with tape, and wired it in with the overhead lights.
You have to turn the interior lights on with the button before it will work, so I don't have to worry about someone opening my garage if they get into the cab (unless they turn the cab lights on, but they're on when the door is open so no need).

Very nice.:ro)

Very nice.:ro)

How do i get one of your blanks with no holes in it and how much? What are the dimensions?