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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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ash tray to switch panel mod

i just did an ash tray delete and turned it into a switch panel for my fan and some other accessories. it looks like its supposed to be there, very sharp. im not quite done with it though im gonna back light it with an LED glow light probably yellow or green. ill post pics as soon as im done. if you guys like it ill post a "how to".
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Re: ash tray to switch panel mod

Did u buy the kit or make ur own?
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Re: ash tray to switch panel mod

got any pics?
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Re: ash tray to switch panel mod

i wonder if i can use this to put a switch for the cutouts...
any pictures?
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Re: ash tray to switch panel mod

Ive always wanted to do this I just dont have any use for switches....yet, but I will one day post up some pics when u get the chance
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Re: ash tray to switch panel mod

I would love to see some pics..
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Re: ash tray to switch panel mod

Yeah, seeing some pictures would be awesome. Our interior, being all square lines with many Torx bolts (faux and real), it welcomes switches to add to the "futuristic" look.

I sorta have an ashtray delete - it's not there.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Re: ash tray to switch panel mod

I would love to see some pics..
Ill do you one better

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/fabr...anel-lots.html
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Re: ash tray to switch panel mod

i made my own...sorry no pics yet the camera is on the frits. ill get em up soon.
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