Author Topic: Overhead switch panel (Read 5792 times)

justJR · « **on:** May 30, 2007, 06:31:32 AM »

One of the members of the Colorado Club has come up with this mod and is trying to offer them to other AV owners and make a few bucks too so I told him I would post the thread here for him.
Anyone interested that has trouble getting a hold of him can contact me and I will be happy to hook you all up.
This is a cool mod and he does a great job!
http://www.coloradoavclub.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=119

FlaBouy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2007, 10:51:58 AM »

Hook me up... I will buy one but he needs to know my overhead console is the style with the sunroof.......

Nice rocker panel....

My console is like this......

TheBiz · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2007, 03:14:51 PM »

Looks bad-ass!

bluedevil · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2007, 03:54:02 PM »

Very cool for sure! Now i need to get 4 PIAA's and install 'em behind the lower valance somehow.

You can call me "BLADE" now

WILDFIRE · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2007, 06:28:43 PM »

nice work!

cdwpowerhouse · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2007, 08:04:33 PM »

i like it and wouldnt mind having one myself black face with blue lights

Chris

justJR · « **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2007, 06:37:19 AM »

I'm going to point him in this direction

chadstr in co · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2007, 12:02:08 PM »

Hey guys, Just Jr told me there may be a few on here that would be interested in getting hooked up with this mod. 1st though, I have no idea what its going to take to do one for a sunroof cubby, I could get yours here and then work something out, but I dont have one to build up before. Pm me here and we can get things going. Im trying to get a order in to do several but I dont wanna buy extra switches as they arent cheap. As I mentioned on the other site, I will have to have you ship out your cubby to me or i can just build a plate up with or without switches and let you modifiy your own cubby. Let me know what you want and I can get you a price.

Later
Chadster

jdmick · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2007, 06:03:39 PM »

I really like that panel, but I don't know what I would used the switches for. Could you make the Avalanche smaller font and put a switch on each side of it to fit with the sunroof controls?

justJR · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2007, 07:24:00 AM »

Chad,
My new truck will be here Monday and it had the sunroof if you want to drive up to Denver for someBBQ and beers we could call it "research".

chadstr in co · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2007, 08:27:11 PM »

Quote from: justJR on June 03, 2007, 07:24:00 AM

Chad,
My new truck will be here Monday and it had the sunroof if you want to drive up to Denver for someBBQ and beers we could call it "research".
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We just may have to do that... all in the name of research and development, of course that would mean that you would get yours for less, being the prototype right. We may be able to work something out. Id like to see your new truck, hopefully we will be doing a GTG soon if nothing else, I should see it then.

justJR · « **Reply #11 on:** June 05, 2007, 06:19:59 AM »

Speaking of which, Anyone interested in a weekend day trip here in the Denver area can watch this link untill we get a date set.
http://www.coloradoavclub.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22

chadstr in co · « **Reply #12 on:** July 07, 2007, 04:58:16 PM »

Thanks everyone, Im glad you like it. I can make some for you if you want. I can ship the engraved plate for around $30. I could change the text on it to most anything you want. You would have to backlight and install switches yourself but that isnt too hard. I have sold a few with just the Avalanche Logo acrossed it and then they have back lit it. It looks really nice as well. It would look really good on a red AVE with the plate backlit red. Anyway let me know, Its a cool way of customizing your rig...

grnxnam · « **Reply #13 on:** July 07, 2007, 07:27:29 PM »

those look great, but after all the time I spent getting my DVD player to fit in the upper cubby, I don't think it'll work with mine any more.

pondfly · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2007, 08:40:19 PM »

Chad, I have no problem sending my cubby over to you for research if you would like. I'm looking at possibly 5 switches with just very minor illumination. It would be to replace the emergency light switches on my center console.

chadstr in co · « **Reply #15 on:** July 09, 2007, 10:08:40 PM »

Pondfly,
I may not need your cubby, it depends on which one you have. If it looks like mine I already have a really good idea, but if its one with the Sunroof controls, I am currently working on it. I know a few here that have it and have let me get measurments and am in the process of getting one done. In the first case 5 switches would be simple, in the sunroof case, its going to be reallllllllllllll tight, but tell me which one you have that way I can at least get some ideas down. Also, what do you mean by a little illumination? just a little text or what.

Thanks,
Chadster

bluedevil · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2008, 07:54:08 PM »

Jr! These still available?

TheBiz · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2008, 07:58:31 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on February 26, 2008, 07:54:08 PM

Jr! These still available?

Ditto!

MS03 2500 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2008, 08:07:10 PM »

I'm sure they are he just made one for me

bluedevil · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2008, 08:09:11 PM »

Well...i need to giddy up. I have 2 switches hanging on the floor board

-Fog lights
-Under carriage Neons

MS03 2500 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 26, 2008, 08:10:43 PM »

Just PM chadstr at the other site

MoAv · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:12:15 AM »

Blue - let me know what you find out - I'd like one of these too!! Very nice

RED of course

justJR · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2008, 08:27:01 AM »

If you all have trouble getting ahold of Chad, let me know and I can hook you up with him.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2008, 08:27:14 PM »

Those are sweet. I just don't know what switched I would put up there.

chadstr in co · « **Reply #24 on:** March 13, 2008, 07:30:13 PM »

I have been noticing that several are asking about me on here...I am still making those switch panels if you are interested. There are several options available but you have to let me know... Chadstr@excite.com

Chadstr

RonJ · « **Reply #25 on:** May 08, 2008, 09:51:04 PM »

Hey! what did you use for the cover? Placisglass? sorry for spelling im not sure how to spell that word! lol
I need a cover.... a cover that i will be putting like 4 switches in. but.... im not putting it in the top consel. im putting it in the top center consel of the two center cubbys below the radio. I have right now 2 buttons and 1 switch ran there. 2 buttons for my two different horns and 1 switch for my strobes but no cover to put them in. I like this idea and would like to make it my self. Im not looking to steal your idea to sell just want to use your idea for my self. could you PM me as to what you used for your cover/switch box? Please! iv been looking for something just like this but havnt found it. This is what i want and like i said im not trying to steal your idea...i love it and would like to build it myself. Im in michigan and theres no way i could come to you :(

Thanks in advance,
RonJ

RonJ · « **Reply #26 on:** August 18, 2008, 07:16:43 PM »

Is chad still doing these anyone know? MS03 you have one? humm never got a chance to see it.

MS03 2500 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 18, 2008, 07:19:45 PM »

Yep chad made mine

RonJ · « **Reply #28 on:** August 18, 2008, 08:03:02 PM »

Cooll ill have to check it out next time i see you and or if i order one 1st...hehe i e-mailed him...hope hes still using the same e-mail. I didnt wanan register at those other forums.... im already registered at too many and can keep up! LOL

MS03 2500 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 18, 2008, 08:49:21 PM »

Chad will answer you he is a member here also.

RonJ · « **Reply #30 on:** August 18, 2008, 09:03:06 PM »

cool thanks..... i didnt understand to much.,....did he say he couldnt do a switch panel in the sunroof AVs? cause not enough room? i want a switch panel there but dont think theres enoiugh room for him to do it... i could do it but he said he couldnt do it if i read right. if i cant do a switch panel i would still like the Avalanche lite up and what not..think thats pretty cool!

chadstr in co · « **Reply #31 on:** August 30, 2008, 10:30:36 PM »

Quote from: RJ04 on August 18, 2008, 09:03:06 PM

cool thanks..... i didnt understand to much.,....did he say he couldnt do a switch panel in the sunroof AVs? cause not enough room? i want a switch panel there but dont think theres enoiugh room for him to do it... i could do it but he said he couldnt do it if i read right. if i cant do a switch panel i would still like the Avalanche lite up and what not..think thats pretty cool!

I could make you a switchplate for the sunroof cubby, however it will not have the Ave logo, and depending on the size of the switches, there may not be room to put the switch ID's on. I may only be able to fit a smaller font which may be hard to see. Let me know what you are thinking about and if you want to proceed. Thanks so much for the interest. I have seen several of these installed now, in various locations, most very custom and everybody has had tons of comments on how great they look. I could send you several pics if you would prefer, either myself or other members have them on the CAFNA site as well.

Chadstr

drober05 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 12, 2008, 09:01:09 AM »

Anyone have a picture of one of these switch plates on an Av with a sunroof? This is exactly what I am looking for and would like to see how the sunroof changes the appearance.

Also, how is the wiring run from the ceiling console to the switched accessories? I assume relays are used for the lights.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #33 on:** October 12, 2008, 12:06:36 PM »

Can't help you with this one but someone will chime in.

MoAv · « **Reply #34 on:** October 12, 2008, 06:14:19 PM »

Here's a couple pics of mine - first with the light off, then with the lights on...(and yes, it's pink

) I have an '04 with the sunroof:

Troublemaker · « **Reply #35 on:** July 08, 2009, 09:35:22 PM »

Looks good!

I bought one from Redleg a while ago and recently installed it to operate my strobes. It's got 10 switches on it, and using 4 for the strobes (2 front, 2 rear). Hopefully soon I will be relocating my underglow switch to mine, and make a switch to relay between regular horns and train horns. Then I have 4 switches for something else... gotta figure out what the "something else" will be...

bluedevil · « **Reply #36 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:22:22 PM »

Quote from: Troublemaker on July 08, 2009, 09:35:22 PM

Looks good!

I bought one from Redleg a while ago and recently installed it to operate my strobes. It's got 10 switches on it, and using 4 for the strobes (2 front, 2 rear). Hopefully soon I will be relocating my underglow switch to mine, and make a switch to relay between regular horns and train horns. Then I have 4 switches for something else... gotta figure out what the "something else" will be...

I wanted this,.... but if i hook up the underbody neons to the courtesy lights,then i have no use for it.

Troublemaker · « **Reply #37 on:** July 09, 2009, 07:38:44 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on July 09, 2009, 07:22:22 PM

I wanted this,.... but if i hook up the underbody neons to the courtesy lights,then i have no use for it.

And what if you want to turn on the underglow without the puddle lamps?

AvalancheAviator · « **Reply #38 on:** June 14, 2010, 08:45:54 PM »

Bump! Does anyone know if these are still available? Jeez! I seem to be a couple of years late. I'm playing catch-up on all of my mods!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #39 on:** June 14, 2010, 08:52:08 PM »

Quote from: AvalancheAviator on June 14, 2010, 08:45:54 PM

Bump! Does anyone know if these are still available? Jeez! I seem to be a couple of years late. I'm playing catch-up on all of my mods!

I'll send you a pm.

strobin01 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 14, 2010, 08:57:34 PM »

Quote from: AvalancheAviator on June 14, 2010, 08:45:54 PM

Bump! Does anyone know if these are still available? Jeez! I seem to be a couple of years late. I'm playing catch-up on all of my mods!

Here's mine. Shoot me a pm and I'll let you know.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #41 on:** June 14, 2010, 08:59:15 PM »

Chadst hasn't showed up here in a while. try to PM him and see if he answers it. I know I'd like to have one too but don't quite know how I want it yet.

AvalancheAviator · « **Reply #42 on:** June 14, 2010, 09:07:56 PM »

Thanks guys. I like yours for sure, strobin, but i think that I actually like the switch panel. I'm planning more lighting mods and dvd headrests. I'd like to have the option to shut down the dvd completely, when not in use. Plus, once I talk to the police, I'd like to do underbody and strobes. Well, if I'm not going to get in trouble for just having them on the truck. Oh, so many ideas. So little time....

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #43 on:** June 14, 2010, 09:09:35 PM »

Quote from: AvalancheAviator on June 14, 2010, 09:07:56 PM

Thanks guys. I like yours for sure, strobin, but i think that I actually like the switch panel. I'm planning more lighting mods and dvd headrests. I'd like to have the option to shut down the dvd completely, when not in use. Plus, once I talk to the police, I'd like to do underbody and strobes. Well, if I'm not going to get in trouble for just having them on the truck. Oh, so many ideas. So little time....

Lots of members in MI have strobes and glow

We'll just have to drag you out to a GTG and show you. MI is not far from me in Ohio and I'm usually up there 3-4 times a year.

AvalancheAviator · « **Reply #44 on:** June 14, 2010, 09:52:22 PM »

Well, I just checked Chad's info. I'm not sure if he'll visit anytime soon. It said last active was Sept '08. I'll give it a shot though. What site does he sponsor elsewhere??

bluedevil · « **Reply #45 on:** June 14, 2010, 10:00:24 PM »

Quote from: AvalancheAviator on June 14, 2010, 09:52:22 PM

Well, I just checked Chad's info. I'm not sure if he'll visit anytime soon. It said last active was Sept '08. I'll give it a shot though. What site does he sponsor elsewhere??

You could send him a private message.

strobin01 · « **Reply #46 on:** June 14, 2010, 10:24:55 PM »

I have a center switchpanel made by him with avalanche in blue and all my switches marked also. Also have side switch panel for my train horns in which is not installed yet. I'm off the computer and on my phone if I remember tomorrow I'll post a pic of the center panel.

AvalancheAviator · « **Reply #47 on:** June 14, 2010, 10:29:46 PM »

Done. But, I'm not going to expect anything any time soon. Strobin, did you make your panel? How difficult was it and can you put anything on it? Now I'm starting to think that I don't need the switches after all. I can find another spot for those. However I did get some ideas on what I'd like on it...

How about outlining something like this?

Or this? Just the logo though....

Both would have the mandatory "Avalanche" in the proper font, of course.

strobin01 · « **Reply #48 on:** June 15, 2010, 12:57:33 PM »

Quote from: AvalancheAviator on June 14, 2010, 10:29:46 PM

Done. But, I'm not going to expect anything any time soon. Strobin, did you make your panel? How difficult was it and can you put anything on it? Now I'm starting to think that I don't need the switches after all. I can find another spot for those. However I did get some ideas on what I'd like on it...

How about outlining something like this?

Or this? Just the logo though....

Both would have the mandatory "Avalanche" in the proper font, of course.

I got mine from chadster. The large one is the center console. I can't find a pic of it installed. I have one somewhere. The other is not installed yet.

avalanche48 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 27, 2010, 01:38:43 PM »

WOW what an awesome lookin mod. I wish i had a place for it in my 2007.

bluedevil · « **Reply #50 on:** July 27, 2010, 06:37:26 PM »

Quote from: avalanche48 on July 27, 2010, 01:38:43 PM

WOW what an awesome lookin mod. I wish i had a place for it in my 2007.

Yeah its pretty badass. I have a couple switches and would like to do something like this

chadstr in co · « **Reply #51 on:** September 28, 2010, 01:57:29 PM »

Sorry all, been gone for a bit. My old email address was changed and I forgot the one that I posted on here. I will try to do better as far as keeping up on this site. Ive had tons of misfortunes in my personal life since starting building these and has really knocked the air out of me and has got me working double now to bring in the same income (self employed) so please be patient with me and together Im sure we can get what you need made.

Chadster

chadstr in co · « **Reply #52 on:** September 28, 2010, 11:30:56 PM »

A few things that I have added to my truck