Door switches

Slowleak · Feb 3, 2016

I have been searching for a simple "no drill" way of installing door switches. I got a couple of these normally closed momentary switches and mounted them next to the door hinge with trim tape.

I did have to trim the stem down a bit to get the right fit. I balled up some aluminum foil and closed the door on it to get a good measurement for trimming the stems. I will wire up a harness for them with an override switch so i can turn them off if the doors need to remain open.
http://guitarpedalparts.com/product/spst-momentary-pre-wired-soft-touch-foot-switch-nc/

romerdoug · Feb 3, 2016

I'm digging the, what look to be, leather door straps! Nice work on the switch too.

tirewater · Feb 3, 2016

What does the switch control? A light?

Seems these days you'd expect those switches to be completely wireless. I imagine you could hook up a standard household door chime with a magnetic latch that could trigger a relay to turn on/off a light.

Slowleak · Feb 3, 2016

The switches control the dome light in the wiper housing and two under dash courtesy lights. I did not research wireless options much since the switches are right by the dash. Wireless would be great for a cargo light. Thats my next step.......

Godwick · Mar 3, 2017

Awesome. What did you use and where did you mount your courtesy lights under the dash?

Slowleak · Mar 3, 2017

I used the old style Ford courtesy lights. They are screwed to the bottom edge of the dash.

These are the ones I used but I think I found mine on eBay. http://www.autokrafters.com/Ford-Mu...esy-light-kit-60-68-galaxie-63-66-falcon.aspx

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