Speaking of heaters....

So, speaking of getting old heaters working in these old Jeeps.....I'm going to need a control panel of some kind with two levers and two cables. One for the heat/defrost diverter and one for the water flow/temp control valve. I'd prefer something that would clamp or screw onto the lip on the bottom edge of the dash.

Does anybody have any suggestions and/or photos? I'm open to everything from junkyard stuff to custom hot-rod parts made from billet aluminum.

Whatcha got?

 

intermediate heater controls.... makes it seam like heat was an afterthough to jeep



sorry for the back pic... you can also see the speedo "FAIL" haha

 

Now that's a prospect! I had no visual to refer to. I just called a Jeep salvage place, and they have a '74 coming in tomorrow that might have that panel in it. Road trip!

 

Anybody have a better photo of one? I've found sources for cables that mount in the dash on later models, might be able to use those in a custom-made panel. I can make a steel panel no problem. The cables are my concern. I was visualizing levers, didn't think about pull-push knobs, those might even be better.

 

I will try to get you some pictures. You are welcome to come down and look at it in person if you are in need of a little road trip! I'll even let play with it.

Speaking of heaters, the replacement heater with an extra defrost fan built in is close to being ready! Here is a link http://www.aquahotoffroad.com/Pages/products.html They are tuning up the mold for the one that will fit in the same place as the original on a cj5 (it's actually smaller than the original!). I can't wait to only have to use the ice scraper on the outside!

 

I'll try to snap a pic tomorrow. As was mentioned, it's pretty cracked out. I would recommend thinking about reinforcing it, if you go with that particular panel.

 

I can make a CNC'd aluminum one if I have an idea of size and knob sizes. Shouldn't cost much and would look great when done. Heck I can even engrave the wording in it.

 

Cool! I need to make a trip to FN Jeep anyway. Your cell # still 685*?

I'll definitely keep that in mind! That will be a long ways down the road though. Lots of test fitting & etc. to do first, and the frame & tub aren't even here.

 

Phone number's the same. Give me a call.

 

Don't know if there is any difference between the years but my 73 panel has a steel backing and a support rod that goes to the firewall. I have Reefed on it several times and had no problems (stiff cables).