Supplied FFR Switches

[P100DHG]

What do the supplied FFR switches look like? Pictures would be super appreciated.

[steno]

All went into the “circular file” sorry.

[P100DHG]

All went into the “circular file” sorry.
:confused:

[rich grsc]

Ya, you know, the round file

[P100DHG]

Ya, you know, the round file

Ahhhh got it. LOL. I had to channel old guy sense of humor and then it clicked. :p

Might save myself the money and the trip to the trash and delete the electrical components and just order a la carte what I want from various sites.

[CDXXVII]

The "new" wiring harness and most of the electrical components are just fine. If you have to toss the $5 worth of crappy switches along the way it's no big deal.

My FFR provided switches went to the round file as well. Went with Lucas switches which look great but are also of questionable quality.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=142084&d=1563580292



Ahhhh got it. LOL. I had to channel old guy sense of humor and then it clicked. :p

Might save myself the money and the trip to the trash and delete the electrical components and just order a la carte what I want from various sites.

[Fman]

I went with a vintage toggle bezel. They come with a variety of labels and seem to be good quality switches, just another option.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=140662&d=1610505067

[i.e.427]

Since no one actually posted a picture of the switches. They work just fine and if you need to source one for the hazard lights you can find them here.
https://www.radioshack.com/products/dpdt-6amp-lever?_pos=5&_sid=ce76788f3&_ss=r

Factory Five Parts site. http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/10596-on-off-toggle-switch/
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=146386&d=1618553876

[toadster]

I went with a vintage toggle bezel. They come with a variety of labels and seem to be good quality switches, just another option.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=140662&d=1610505067

Ok I gotta ask, what does the nitrous switch do? :)

[ggunter]

I have found this place to have a wide selection of good quality switches.https://prowireusa.com/c-12-switches.html

[Jeff Kleiner]

Since no one actually posted a picture of the switches. They work just fine and if you need to source one for the hazard lights you can find them here.
https://www.radioshack.com/products/dpdt-6amp-lever?_pos=5&_sid=ce76788f3&_ss=r

Factory Five Parts site. http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/10596-on-off-toggle-switch/
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=146386&d=1618553876

Agreed. But you know how it goes Frank, sometimes it's necessary to "upgrade" an item that works fine simply because if it costs more it must be better ;)

Jeff

[rich grsc]

Agreed. But you know how it goes Frank, sometimes it's necessary to "upgrade" an item that works fine simply because if it costs more it must be better ;)

Jeff
Some place I have a bag full of those, on sale for twice the FFR price. (Think how good they are):rolleyes:

[Fman]

Ok I gotta ask, what does the nitrous switch do? :)

Ha! Just a filler, unused switch that does absolutely nothing:D

[StewPididiot]

You know that poop emoji on your phone?

Yeah...slightly better looking than the FFR switches.

[StewPididiot]

This panel and bezel look great. Did you fabricate the sheet metal base? Do you have a parts list for the various components that you would be willing to share?
We're just completing our dash and would like to do something like this.




I went with a vintage toggle bezel. They come with a variety of labels and seem to be good quality switches, just another option.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=140662&d=1610505067

[steno]

If you’re triggering relays the FFR switches are fine if that’s the look you want. But for bigger loads without relays you’ll need something more robust.

[P100DHG]

You you guys know who carries the switches? Saw them at Jeff Miller’s shop. They look like something Watson street works might have.

146467

Gotta love how somehow it flips a picture upside down...

[CDXXVII]

You you guys know who carries the switches? Saw them at Jeff Miller’s shop. They look like something Watson street works might have.

146467

Gotta love how somehow it flips a picture upside down...

I am pretty sure those are Ron Francis switches.

www.ronfrancis.com/category/toggle-switches

[P100DHG]

I am pretty sure those are Ron Francis switches.

www.ronfrancis.com/category/toggle-switches

Wow those are freaking pricey! But I think you’re right.

[Avalanche325]

Threw out the FFR crappy switches for Lucas ones? That there's funny right there.

[P100DHG]

I am not so sure FFR switches are crappy and I am stickler for quality and if you don’t believe me look at my Daytona build. I just prefer a different look. I would say most of what FFR gives is good stuff in fact. We just have our preferences.

[AC Bill]

Threw out the FFR crappy switches for Lucas ones? That there's funny right there.

That struck me as funny as well..:D
Lucas's reputation was not all that dissimilar, to the Made in China products..

I've only had one FFR switch fail me in over a decade, when the plastic toggle arm snapped off on the t/signal switch. No doubt it got the most use of any of the switches.

[CDXXVII]

Here is exactly what I said. "Went with Lucas switches which look great but are also of questionable quality?"

I clearly know that Lucas switches are of "questionable quality". I went with the Lucas switches because they look great and not like something that came out of the Radio Shack bins.

I would not trust Lucas switches to reliably carry any loads. All of my switches fire relays and I have not had any issues with them what so ever. If someone made a decent bezel I would not be apposed to using the FFR switches. The knurled bezels just look cheap to me. Of course this is just my opinion and should not carry any weight what so ever.

Electrical is my strong suit and I think I will be fine.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=147490&d=1585198683

[toadster]

Here is exactly what I said. "Went with Lucas switches which look great but are also of questionable quality?"

I clearly know that Lucas switches are of "questionable quality". I went with the Lucas switches because they look great and not like something that came out of the Radio Shack bins.

I would not trust Lucas switches to reliably carry any loads. All of my switches fire relays and I have not had any issues with them what so ever. If someone made a decent bezel I would not be apposed to using the FFR switches. The knurled bezels just look cheap to me. Of course this is just my opinion and should not carry any weight what so ever.

Electrical is my strong suit and I think I will be fine.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=147490&d=1585198683

I can only hope and pray for my wiring to look 1/2 as good! :) awesome!