heater switch

I have a 62 CJ-5 I have the the three push pull knobs mounted in a bracket under the dash temp. air, and defrost. To keep it reasonably stock where should the heater fan switch be located? Should it be a toggle switch or some type of rotary switch? And yes I know, I aint gonna get much heat outta it.

 

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From a 1960 owners manual

 

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O.K. thanks guys got that figured out now, I doubt if I can get the stock setup working, but I can at least get it to looking like it is supposed to.

 

Does anyone have a stock setup? I need one for my '62.

 

Sorry guys but I am not getting these pictures on my computer to see what these controls are looking like. it is telling me that these images or videos have been moved or deleated?

 

Not sure what I had originally posted here, but here is my link to heater stuff.
What exactly you looking for?
http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/kiowamtp/Jeep/Heater/

 

How did you paint the white letters on that, it looks great?

 

Here is a link with the info.
http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35308&highlight=heater+switch

Apparantly the letters are hard to find now. Lately there was discussion that the letters were not being made anymore. I know Colorado Springs had a decent electrical store that stocked a bunch of the letters. Maybe someone can get in touch with one of the members there and see if they still have some and make a group purchase. Seems like there is at least 4 from this board looking for the letters. I cut and pasted the following info from the link above, which has the meat of the info you wanted.


"The dry erase letters are made by Datak Corporation. The word/letter part number is K58. That includes a bunch of words to include OFF, LO, HI, etc. The words not already together are FAN, AIR, DEF, and TEMP. The package has individual letters that are needed to make those words. K62 (switch patterns) had the lines for the temp slider. The arrow end I made by using two separate smaller lines and angled them together at the end. Each sheet package was $5ish. I also bought the spray Datak makes to apply over the letters. It was $6 and some change. The key is not to use too much clear coat spray on your first coat. Some letters may float up and move. Apply a small thin spray and then let dry. Then apply a heavier coat as necessary. IMHO it is easier to buy the spray can than have to pull out the compressor and gun. Once sprayed you then have to clean your gun out. For such a small project it is not worth the effort....just buy can."

I looked all over the normal stores. Hobby lobby, Michaels, etc. Come to find out they are made specifically for electronic applications. Old faceplates, switches, circuit boards, etc. I would start by looking at your local electronic stores that sell boards, diodes, computer switches, etc.

Also, available online at

http://www.minute-man.com/acatalog/D...u_Datak.h tml

Expect shipping to be high though.

 

I found a company Russell Industries and it shows 1/8" letters (white) so I sent e-mail to the sales dept and asked about it. No response back and that was two weeks ago. I cannot call on phone due bad hearing. Still looking around tho. No luck yet. Walt.

 

Maybe you guys can find some vinyl stick on letters that may work. Once you clear coat it a couple times it would look the same.

Also, for the rub on transfer I found that a wooden stick (i used chop sticks) worked the best to rub them onto the plate.

 

When I get around to restoring mine, I'm considering trying this: DIY Dry Transfers

It's a bit pricey, but would have other applications.

 

I'd like to switch topic back to the three-knob setup if I could and ask if anyone can help me with this.
My CJ5 was pretty bad when I got it and I have basically started from scratch. It had a "placebo" driver's side heater with the blower, but nothing else. I purchased a used set of cables. From right to left the chrome knobs were labeled "Defrost", "Air Control", and "Temp". The Defrost cable is 23", the Air Control cable (has a switch) is 23", and the Temp cable is 31". The shorter cables have a slightly smaller loop on the end than the longest has.
My question is this. Where should these cables go? My logic says the Defrost cable should go to the flapper in the duct (do not have this piece yet). The Air Control cable and switch should operate the flap in the box containing the heater core and run the blower. The problem with that is the cable is way too short to reach the rod on the flapper and the loop too small. The Temp cable is the only one that works if I attach it to the water flow valve. The loop is the correct size and the length works.
Do I have any of this right or am I missing something?
Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

I guess it would have been helpful to state the year also. I am working on a 1960 CJ5 and am trying to keep as close to "original looking" as possible. This is the cable set and heater I am working with.