switches for accessories...
 

Ok... lately i've been wanting to build a little 'switch board' type thing in my ride for all my accessories (interior neons, fog lights, etc) but I'm having some trouble finding *good looking* switches for cheap online. The local radio shack and auto stores have those massive big ugly stick switches. bleh. i'm lookin for something simple. something similar to this http://www.logicdesigning.com/miscim...nt_250x250.jpg (Image borrowed from remingtoncoachcraft.com) I like this, but it's like $13 for one. ;[ Anyone have any ideas or done this before?

If you don't want the red square you can hit your local car audio places. I had a shop here put my amp power cut off right in the dash next to my fog light switch. Try NAPA too. They have a good selection of switches. Maybe Carquest also.

If you need momentary switches, SPAL has some killer switches. Solid and built to last. I use them with power doorlock kits and power window kits. They're also illuminated. I don't see any rocker switches in the catalog though, so probably not a good choice...but what about finding factory on/off switches and making a plate with those....? The rear defroster switch would be a good choice, as it's built to handle higher current. Factory look, with a creative custom look, illuminated and you could even go as far as re-screening them with FOG LIGHTS, NEONS, etc....

Mxyzptlk: I haven't checked Napa yet, but i'll head over there tomorrow.
Darryl: the defog switch would be perfect for what I want... but where can I get switches like that? ;[ That's my only problem, is finding them! ;D
Thanks for the quick replies.. if you happen to run across anything like this, pm me or respond to this. :]

I agree with the factory switches part. If NAPA doesn't have what you are looking for; try the junkyard pick and pulls. Just go car to car take what you want.

It took me awhile to find a protege here locally, as a defrost switch is a pocket part :) but i'm sure you can find 3 or 4 switches with 5-7 phone calls. Look in your yellow pages under salvage or wrecking yards...they have a network to find them all.

yeah, i've checked the junkyard for any protege's. found like picked over 1st gen last time i went to a few. i was lookin for a instrument cluster from a 3rd gen. i'll keep searchin though. thanks guys.

It might sound cheap, but I get my switches at WalMart. They have similiar to what you want, but the whole swith it illuminated when turned on. It cost me $1.87. Trust me, check it out. They have some good switches there.