Cat Switch Plate?

[John G.]

Wow… That’s a part you don’t see very often! Good to see you found it. Does anyone know if that’s the bottom part for the longer Eliminator switch plate also or are they different?

Same thing

 

[FunWithStuff]

That’s what I was thinking too… Probably a very similar design. I’m going to probably end up making one and I can adjust the size if necessary. Thanks for the picture of yours, it gives me an idea what I need to make.

You're welcome! Hopefully your design works out!

 

[markus]

Wow… That’s a part you don’t see very often! Good to see you found it. Does anyone know if that’s the bottom part for the longer Eliminator switch plate also or are they different?

They are the same part number in the parts lists I have.

 

[FunWithStuff]

Does anyone know where I can find an aftermarket or original Cat switch? I have had no luck finding the original switch and I only have one toggle switch that I bought online recently and it is too small and is not threaded so I cannot install the nut on it.

 

[FunWithStuff]

Anyone? I'm not having any luck finding a toggle switch.

 

[t555trailblazer]

Anyone? I'm not having any luck finding a toggle switch.

#45 on the diagram that Markus posted looks to be a one wire, self grounding toggle switch. If so, I bought this one off of eBay

 

[FunWithStuff]

Thought I would follow up with this thread to say that I have found out what original toggle switches these Cats use since I couldn't find info anywhere else about the brand or type of switch they use.

Apparently they use a switch with the brand name "Carling". It is a one-wire, self-grounding toggle switch like was mentioned above. I managed to pick up an NOS switch plate with a brand new Carling toggle switch on it and I will post pictures of it here for reference, for anyone that could use the pictures for restoring their Cat. I also picked up a smaller switch plate with a switch and it used the Carling brand as well, so maybe all Cats used the same brand switch.

 

[markus]

Thought I would follow up with this thread to say that I have found out what original toggle switches these Cats use since I couldn't find info anywhere else about the brand or type of switch they use.

Apparently they use a switch with the brand name "Carlisle" which is coincidentially the same name brand of the tires they used. I wonder if they were the same company?

It is a one-wire, self-grounding toggle switch like was mentioned above. I managed to pick up an NOS switch plate with a brand new Carlisle toggle switch on it and I will post pictures of it here for reference, for anyone that could use the pictures for restoring their Cat. I also picked up a smaller switch plate with a switch and it used the Carlisle brand as well, so maybe all Cats used the same brand switch. View attachment 282054 View attachment 282055

you mean Carling Not Carlisle, nothing to do with the tires

 

[FunWithStuff]

you mean Carling Not Carlisle, nothing to do with the tires

You're right. For some reason I read it as Carlisle I fixed the original post now.

 

[pomfish]

Yeah, everyone knows Carling made switches and Black Label beer to help you with the installation of said switches

 

[f4radar]

you mean Carling Not Carlisle, nothing to do with the tires

While we’re on the subject, does a switch plate go over this or is this just the way they did jcp dusters.

 

[FunWithStuff]

While we’re on the subject, does a switch plate go over this or is this just the way they did jcp dusters.

I'm pretty sure the Cat choppers just had a switch plate built into the frame, which is what you have, so you should be all good for yours.

There was a decal that went over that switch plate with an on off indication for the kill switch but I don't know if repops or originals are available.

 

[f4radar]

I'm pretty sure the Cat choppers just had a switch plate built into the frame, which is what you have, so you should be all good for yours.

There was a decal that went over that switch plate with an on off indication for the kill switch but I don't know if repops or originals are available.

You know my eyes must not be so good anymore. After taking that picture and blowing it up I can see that the black on there is a worn decal.

 

[FunWithStuff]

You know my eyes must not be so good anymore. After taking that picture and blowing it up I can see that the black on there is a worn decal.

Correct. That worn out black on there is the decal. Here are some close up photos of the original Duster switch plate decal.
It appears that it is the same design as the regular Cat switch plate decals, without the words "The CAT" on it.

Someone has some great reproductions of them available on eBay it appears this used the black and yellow, or either the black and gold letter design. If you asked him he might be able to make you one without the words "The CAT" on it.
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335845805&icep_item=165061945829