I didn't think they made a bezel out of metal. I've never seen one, especially the early models.
Yep, he’s up north playing with firearms last I heard.Stu sold his Jeep and moved to northern Minnesota I believe. I've used a lot of his guides over the years and the site remains up only because of donations. Pretty incredible resource for TJ's.
I've been meaning to do this mod for a while so that I have some switches, but I haven't installed anything yet that requires switches so I haven't gotten around to it. Maybe if I do some more lights or an air compressor.
I have a hard time believing your dash panel is metal... You're referring to the panel that's been painted yellow, right? Have you tried removing it? There are some screws that anchor it in place up by the windshield. Then it's held in with snap-type clips from top to bottom.I appreciate the information you provided as well as the pictures. They have helped me greatly. My concern is that the dash in this Jeep is metal. The slot is also metal. I think there must surely be some small type of plastic panel that I can fit into this slot. I am not sure if the modification you described would work. Ideas?
I also see the vacant space below the switch bank. I feel that there must be some type of rectangular panel that I could fit to cover over the entire metal dash opening, and then, mount something inside it.
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Looks like the Ebay option is for '03 - '06.http://dailydriventj.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=674
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/ash-tray-delete-on-early-tj.31336/
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=184322479480
Search google with "jeep tj ashtray delete panel". Sometimes you just need the right words.
It sure looks like it's a factory option!http://www.12voltguy.com/jeep
Search amazon for switch panels.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TJQ7738/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Is this a factory ashtray delete section?
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Came from this page.It sure looks like it's a factory option!
Doesn't appear to be a direct fit for the early TJs though...
Okay, thank you sir.
How would I go about locating a panel to fit here that would have 3 rocker switches to attach lights?
We know for sure it wont fit 97-02?That is the later 03-06 switch pod.
Interesting, I didn't know that about the earlier model TJs!