Fj40 reproduction / custom dash knobs? (1 Viewer)

[crimsonaudio]

I know Amaurer is out of the reproduction / custom knob business, wondering if anyone else has started making reproduction and custom dash knobs for our FJ40s. Seems that with 3d printing this would be much less expensive to start doing if someone had the equipment and desire.

I'd be willing to pay a premium for a couple of custom knobs that fit the profile of the existing knobs in my '72, for example - knobs I no longer use (or am missing and don't need) but I could use / fill those holes in the dash.

I'm unaware of anyone doing this, but thought I'd ask in case it slipped by me somehow...

 

[4Cruisers]

@ToyotaMatt does excellent refurbishment and upgrades to OEM switches. Check with him.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Yah, I've seen those, more curious about custom reproductions, but his work is impeccable.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Yah, I've seen those, more curious about custom reproductions, but his work is impeccable.

Thank you Very much for the kind words ,

i am indeed passionate beyond words about my Pull Switch & Rotary Knob Restore work .

But also respect and am intrigued other Ideas on the KNOB topic as well .........

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[ToyotaMatt]

These are Reproduction Knobs that are

NO LESS then Works or ART by a

Master Craftsman Grade Skill-Set Level

@Krondor

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I have purchased a 1/2 Dozen of his LIGHTS Rotary Knobs , and the Quality is There .....

For Sale - Reproduction Early FJ25, FJ40 Light Switch Knobs

For sale: REPRODUCTION Early Light Switch Knobs NOTE: These are reproduction knobs made from epoxy resin. They are cast and machined from an original knob. Price: $42.50 shipping included.

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[ToyotaMatt]

Regarding the Custom Knob Topic of this thread that @crimsonaudio mentions in his first post ,

i will be Commencing production a even More Powerful Lumens Output back-lit Knob Pull

switch line up restoring the main Metal box , but indeed tweaking the OEM TOYOTA illuminated

knob itself and also adding a Bigger & Badd'r LED Bulb !




And YES ! my LED HAZARD Knobs have officially Been Turned To The

DARK SIDE ...........

Coming for the 2019 Holiday Season :

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[crimsonaudio]

Yah, Red Line recreated the knobs as aluminum billets for a while, I suspect the demand was too low to continue manufacturing. We FJ40 jockeys tend to be a thrifty bunch.

There was a guy here who literally recreated the knobs and would do custom inscriptions, etc (amaurer) but he left the business some time ago. Not sure why, but I gather that his real life made this side gig untenable.

It seems in the this day and age someone with a decent 3D scanner and 3D printer could replicate these hard-to-find specimens (and create new, never before seen knobs as well) without too much trouble. But perhaps I'm just dreaming.

 

[AdventureFJ]

Regarding the Custom Knob Topic of this thread that @crimsonaudio mentions in his first post ,

i will be Commencing production a even More Powerful Lumens Output back-lit Knob Pull

switch line up restoring the main Metal box , but indeed tweaking the OEM TOYOTA illuminated

knob itself and also adding a Bigger & Badd'r LED Bulb !




And YES ! my LED HAZARD Knobs have officially Been Turned To The

DARK SIDE ...........

Coming for the 2019 Holiday Season :



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These look great!! Can you make a SPDT switch for a custom install I am working on?

 

[ToyotaMatt]

These look great!! Can you make a SPDT switch for a custom install I am working on?

what is SPDT ?

 

[4Cruisers]

what is SPDT ?

Single Pole Double Throw

 

[AdventureFJ]

I'm working in getting a winch install to look factory, instead of using the Toyota lever control I'm thinking about using a SPDT pull switch with a custom knob

 

[Engineer8000]

I'm working in getting a winch install to look factory, instead of using the Toyota lever control I'm thinking about using a SPDT pull switch with a custom knob

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Curious, are you looking at a 3 position push/pull switch or a toggle switch? The typical winch switch is a 3 position with spring return to center.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[AdventureFJ]

Curious, are you looking at a 3 position push/pull switch or a toggle switch? The typical winch switch is a 3 position with spring return to center.

3 position push/pull

 

[Engineer8000]

A wiper switch would work, I would be afraid of someone accidentally bumping it off center though.

 

[AdventureFJ]

I agree, I may need to swap positions to : N -> UWN -> W

 

[Engineer8000]

That would be better. A wiper switch would still work. Are you actuating solenoids with the switch?

 

[AdventureFJ]

Yessir, a 500a solenoid, I'll have to check out the wiper switch, that's a good idea.

 

[Living in the Past]

I'm working in getting a winch install to look factory, instead of using the Toyota lever control I'm thinking about using a SPDT pull switch with a custom knob

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What type of winch? You mention Toyota PTO lever but thinking of using an electric winch solenoid. A lot of work but it would be possible to control a Toyota PTO with a dash switch. Have the background to do it but wouldn't be worth the hassle.

 

[Storm Ranch]

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I want these, but went to the site and can't find the link to buy the knobs.