Other uses for choke hole in bezel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steve Cole · 02-05-2019, 12:16 PM

I no longer need a choke but I am left with the hole in my instrument cluster bezel. Rather than plug it with a choke delete, I would like to actually use the hole for something. Maybe some sort of switch, light, volume knob for my amps, or whatever.

Looking for some creative ideas, what have you guys done with this empty hole?

OregonNed · 02-05-2019, 02:11 PM

I've installed the billet knobs on my switches - and rather than leave the choke hole open, I took another Headlight switch and installed it there, purely for looks..... I'll see if I have a pic...

OregonNed · 02-05-2019, 02:19 PM

The Headlight and wiper switches match as well..

Steve Cole · 02-05-2019, 08:18 PM

Thanks Ned, if I don't come up with something, I will probably put the choke knob back in. I would like to put some kind of engine disable switch connected to the choke knob or something.

1Rusty90 · 02-05-2019, 09:29 PM

I've always liked the idea of the ignition switch there. Just have to figure out how to mount it.

Chads68 · 02-05-2019, 09:47 PM

My dash has a GM blocker plug for that hole in dash, I like the look if you can find one

**Slowguy** · 02-05-2019, 11:14 PM

A cigarette lighter for charging stuff or a radar detector?

**Curtb1971** · 02-05-2019, 11:46 PM

I was thinking if I had a 67-68 with a LS is to feed the ground for the fuel pump relay through a wiper switch in the choke opening or manual on for the the cooling fans. Hmmmm the possibilities

darrellyates · 02-06-2019, 12:16 AM

Well, not "choke hole"... how about cigarette lighter hole?

I put a USB connection for phone/Ipod in mine. Complete with little black plastic cover.

You could do the same, or a light, or??? (If you can enlarge the picture, you can see it here...)

Just be creative.

Best of luck!

**special-K** · 02-06-2019, 07:29 AM

Wiper switch to control whatever your needs are or just a dummy

Steve Cole · 02-06-2019, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curtb1971

I was thinking if I had a 67-68 with a LS is to feed the ground for the fuel pump relay through a wiper switch in the choke opening or manual on for the the cooling fans. Hmmmm the possibilities

Now your talking! I like the idea of the fuel pump ground.

sprint_9 · 02-06-2019, 10:20 AM

Nitrous switch!

**ohboy321** · 02-07-2019, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Wiper switch to control whatever your needs are or just a dummy

I have an extra hole and I plan on putting in a kill switch. A wiper switch would be great for that.....hiding in plain sight.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 02-07-2019, 05:54 AM

If it was mine, I'd add a very bright red temperature warning light. With the gauge only, I have missed two very bad overheating events in the last couple of months that almost cost me big. So I'm looking at a place for the lamp and a way to set it up.

**kwmech** · 02-07-2019, 12:30 PM

Yep, wiper switch as an anti-theft

02-05-2019, 12:16 PM	#1
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,623	Other uses for choke hole in bezel? I no longer need a choke but I am left with the hole in my instrument cluster bezel. Rather than plug it with a choke delete, I would like to actually use the hole for something. Maybe some sort of switch, light, volume knob for my amps, or whatever. Looking for some creative ideas, what have you guys done with this empty hole?

02-05-2019, 02:11 PM	#2
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? I've installed the billet knobs on my switches - and rather than leave the choke hole open, I took another Headlight switch and installed it there, purely for looks..... I'll see if I have a pic... __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-05-2019, 02:19 PM	#3
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? The Headlight and wiper switches match as well.. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-05-2019, 08:18 PM	#4
Steve Cole Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Faith,NC Posts: 1,623	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? Thanks Ned, if I don't come up with something, I will probably put the choke knob back in. I would like to put some kind of engine disable switch connected to the choke knob or something.

02-05-2019, 09:29 PM	#5
1Rusty90 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: AB Posts: 12	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? I've always liked the idea of the ignition switch there. Just have to figure out how to mount it.

02-05-2019, 09:47 PM	#6
Chads68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Marshville NC Posts: 7	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? My dash has a GM blocker plug for that hole in dash, I like the look if you can find one

02-05-2019, 11:14 PM	#7
Slowguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago,il Posts: 356	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? A cigarette lighter for charging stuff or a radar detector?

02-05-2019, 11:46 PM	#8
Curtb1971 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Erie Colorado Posts: 1,007	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? I was thinking if I had a 67-68 with a LS is to feed the ground for the fuel pump relay through a wiper switch in the choke opening or manual on for the the cooling fans. Hmmmm the possibilities __________________ 1971 LSX "Bonnie" build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8026381 paypal is curtbarton1971@yahoo.com

02-06-2019, 12:16 AM	#9
darrellyates Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gallatin TN Posts: 376	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? Well, not "choke hole"... how about cigarette lighter hole? I put a USB connection for phone/Ipod in mine. Complete with little black plastic cover. You could do the same, or a light, or??? (If you can enlarge the picture, you can see it here...) Just be creative. Best of luck! Attached Images

02-06-2019, 07:29 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? Wiper switch to control whatever your needs are or just a dummy __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-06-2019, 10:20 AM	#12
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 862	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? Nitrous switch!

02-07-2019, 05:54 AM	#14
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? If it was mine, I'd add a very bright red temperature warning light. With the gauge only, I have missed two very bad overheating events in the last couple of months that almost cost me big. So I'm looking at a place for the lamp and a way to set it up. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

02-07-2019, 12:30 PM	#15
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,387	Re: Other uses for choke hole in bezel? Yep, wiper switch as an anti-theft

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