Custom Part Ideas Sought
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 12,146
Likes: 2,038
From: Easton, PA
St. Jude Donor '10
Custom Part Ideas Sought
For my 72 road race replica I have moved from power windows to manual windows and would like to re-purpose the window switches on my center console.
Has anyone here on the forum either removed and repurposed, or replaced with something else, these switches? Location looks good for a rocker switch but what they would operate I am not certain.
If you have ideas, examples, or just hate the idea that is okay, let me know. Looking to improve the car, not bubba it.
Thanks for reading.
David Howard
AllC34Me
Has anyone here on the forum either removed and repurposed, or replaced with something else, these switches? Location looks good for a rocker switch but what they would operate I am not certain.
If you have ideas, examples, or just hate the idea that is okay, let me know. Looking to improve the car, not bubba it.
Thanks for reading.
David Howard
AllC34Me
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,705
Likes: 983
From: Orlando FL
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 13,082
Likes: 3,399
From: SW Florida.
nice looking console. replace it with repro 69 bucks... http://www.ebay.com/itm/191482264630?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT and sell yours. or put LA hoopdie suspension in it and use the switches to raise the outside and lower the inside of the car as it is going into a turn.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,974
Likes: 869
OK, since its going all race car hot rod with this one (I love that by the way), why not repurpose one switch to be a line lock / anti roll control, the other could be for a set of exhaust cut outs combined with a relay of some sort.
Just a thought and my contribution to the process.
Dave
Just a thought and my contribution to the process.
Dave
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,877
Likes: 3,556
From: Fernandina Beach FL
2023 Restomod of the Year finalist
2020 C3 of the Year Winner - Modified
Hey David-
They are momentary single pole double throw (AKA as SPDT )- so you can do a lot with them-on the flip side- if you want them to just turn something on and stay on- probably need to figure a latching relay in the system.
Originally I was going to use mine to control the electric exhaust cutouts- so you could just bump the switch and vary the opening from closed to wide open.
There's a whole list of other things- depending what you are doing w/ the car.
Richard
They are momentary single pole double throw (AKA as SPDT )- so you can do a lot with them-on the flip side- if you want them to just turn something on and stay on- probably need to figure a latching relay in the system.
Originally I was going to use mine to control the electric exhaust cutouts- so you could just bump the switch and vary the opening from closed to wide open.
There's a whole list of other things- depending what you are doing w/ the car.
Richard
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 37,637
Likes: 3,118
From: Crossville TN
Since those switches work both directions, you could use them as the actuation switches for an add-on electronic cruise control.
(ON, OFF, SET/decrease, RESUME/increase)
The location would be very handy, and you wouldn't have to rig up an aftermarket turn signal/control or use a stick-on switch unit.
P.S. I rigged mine with controls on the turn signal handle. It was a real PITA to get the done well.
(ON, OFF, SET/decrease, RESUME/increase)
The location would be very handy, and you wouldn't have to rig up an aftermarket turn signal/control or use a stick-on switch unit.
P.S. I rigged mine with controls on the turn signal handle. It was a real PITA to get the done well.
Last edited by 7T1vette; Sep 13, 2015 at 11:36 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 203
Likes: 4
From: Dallas Area Texas
James Bond "ideas" are the first things to my mind... Ejection seat, smoke screen, missiles, etc.
Is there any air suspension that would allow a stiff or soft or all variations between? Or raise / lower the car?
Is there any air suspension that would allow a stiff or soft or all variations between? Or raise / lower the car?
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 38,354
Likes: 2,078
From: California
I am not a fan of
the sticker or the tach in my Fathers face, but his eye sight is really bad, but don't ask-- it is an old drag racer thing! But i like clean consoles (business only) and a discrete switch plate is how I set up his car! I posted our infamous header flanges in the other thread of yours!
Last edited by TCracingCA; Sep 15, 2015 at 12:36 AM.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 12,146
Likes: 2,038
From: Easton, PA
St. Jude Donor '10
the sticker or the tach in my Fathers face, but his eye sight is really bad, but don't ask-- it is an old drag racer thing! But i like clean consoles (business only) and a discrete switch plate is how I set up his car! I posted our infamous header flanges in the other thread of yours!
Gauges selected are the auto meter with an added oil temp to replace the clock. Power windows changed to manual. Power steering and brakes retained and hydro boost to be added. New seats needed with harnesses.
Frame assembly to rolling chassis is next up.
Thanks for sharing.
David