Switch Panel Fabrication [pics]
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Keizer Oregon
Switch Panel Fabrication [pics]
Ok I decided to loose the stereo in favor of a switch panel.....Because my lumpy 383 w/flowmaster 40's sort of defeats the purpose of a stereo I have decided to go the other direction.....So Here is my first attempt at Fab.......1/16" stainless panel, I cut out a section and used a center punch to line up the holes....I am using the new Blue LEDs for indicators and toggle switches with off/on labels.........So far the switches will be: Fan, Ign, Fuel, Nitrous enable, and #5 is open........Only the fan will be hooked up for starters but is will give me room to grow 
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Keizer Oregon
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Here is an update on my switch panel. Took some time to get it right but I think it looks pretty decent. All of the LED's are supposed to be blue, but somehow one of them is orange---(strange because if you know anything about LEDs, blue LEDs are clear when they are off, where red/yellow/orange/green are their colors when off!! This mystery LED is clear when off, but bright orange when on??? And it came in a blue LED package?) I don't have the wiring complete, but I will update some pics when everything is lit......Let me know what you think!!!!
Here is an update on my switch panel. Took some time to get it right but I think it looks pretty decent. All of the LED's are supposed to be blue, but somehow one of them is orange---(strange because if you know anything about LEDs, blue LEDs are clear when they are off, where red/yellow/orange/green are their colors when off!! This mystery LED is clear when off, but bright orange when on??? And it came in a blue LED package?) I don't have the wiring complete, but I will update some pics when everything is lit......Let me know what you think!!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Katy (Houston) TX
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It looks nice but I'd paint it with black wrinkle paint. I also fabbed a radio delete plate and painted it with the wrinkle paint and it seems like it came from the factory. But I still think yours looks nice. If you could find black switches I think it'd blend in better but this way it looks more "race car'ish".
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Troy MO
The switches used look added as for a race car, where if you wanted to try to look more "stock" you might go to black switches. I think its all a matter of taste, and looks good anyway. Nice fab work!
Loren
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