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X2 I used their replacements and they work great: https://teamcherokee.com/front-door-check-cherokee-comanche-1984-2001/

I’m just hoping the hdpe I ordered is thin enough to match factory. I have a feeling the end product may be slightly thicker than factory.

Yep, that’s what I’m trying to accomplish, the layered factory version. Did you use vinyl for the decal? Any chance you could snap a picture of the final installed product? It would be awesome to see it with the backlighting too if you could. Thanks!

Yep, there is a bit of light blue semi-transparent paint brushed on with a small brush behind the symbol/icon. The on/off lettering would glow also if it had a light behind it. I’ll try to recreate the glow to be identical. I’m trying to recreate as close to a factory look as possible.

Mine will be a bit different than his. I’m not trying to make a sticker that goes onto the switch housing. I am trying to reproduce the original factory version which will be backlit as well. I don’t believe the factory used a “clear coat” over the decal. Instead it was a reverse printed semi transparent plastic. The black portion may have even been a thin vinyl since, if you scratch it, it comes off fairly easily from the back. It was just enough to block out the light from the small bulb behind each symbol. My goal is to reproduce that same effect, down to the texture and the backlighting. The factory also used a small bit of brushed-on translucent paint for the logo probably to lower transparency or change the color of the glow.

Thanks! Next I’ll work on creating the vinyl to apply to the translucent hdpe to create the end product. If that turns out as the original then you can consider the trim cover back in production. As long as the logo is similar in size we should be able to do almost any variation and have it be backlit

Here is the JPG final draft for this version. Please let me know your thoughts and what other versions you want. Technically speaking I suppose I could do custom versions of these covers also. I will get the vector file shortly

Nice work!

I had mine reupholstered about 2 years ago and they were able to track down the identical twill fabric. Take it to an upholstery shop and have them match it

Once I’m happy with the final proof I’ll post the file for anyone to cut their own vinyl just like I did with the “Comanche” emblems I worked on. I am making this open source to make this accessible for everyone. I will post a brief write up on how this works when the plastic arrives.

Notice the base semi-translucent plastic material in this picture

Ok all, here is an update. Upon further investigation, the actual switch label is made of thin semi translucent plastic that has been textured on one side. The back side is smooth and that is the side that is painted. The symbols are simple not painted and the light reflects through it. The simplest way I can see to do this is to get a die cut black vinyl with the corresponding on/off and the symbol for the device. I will then transfer that vinyl decal until the smooth back of .03” thick textured hdpe sheeting which is durable and flexible. I have ordered the hdpe material and will work on vector tracing the oem switch cover to create the vinyl cut. The vinyl will also prevent the light transmission from anywhere but backlit symbol.

I live in Guam so no lottery here lol

Well, I guess I won the lottery twice today. Found both tail light NOS. The passenger side I found on eBay and it had the old AMC part number only. Both are the black trim versions Mopar 56001353 and 56001352. Just need the tailgate wedge rubber now

NOS, I’ve seen them pop up before several times in the last few months. I know several members have some here but not sure if any would part with them. Was able to get a NOS drivers side

Hello all, I know this is a tall order but I’m looking for a new passenger tail light. I have a new in box drivers side but need a passenger side. Also looking for the rubber wedges that go at the tail gate

The cheapest thing to do is get your electrical diagrams out and find the problem.

I use a hot knife and melt the plastic back together.

Perfect! I’ll get to work on these. I’ll try to send over a draft so I can get everyone’s input on quality. Thanks!

Awesome! Can you give me a vertical measurement and also spacing between switches? Thanks!

I have the switch panels but don’t have access to them right now since my MJ is getting a full paint and body work job done. I’ll have it back in about 2 weeks so I can get the dimensions myself if needed. Just wanted to start working on it in the mean time. I should be able to create any option available if you can send me the pictures of the symbol needed. All of our MJs have the same 4 switch pods so it should be a fairly easy process to make for any of them. My only challenge was finding the right material but I have it narrowed down to a couple now. Will see which works best

Thanks! Need the width, height, distance from the top to the switch opening, distance from the top to the illuminated symbol, spacing between the switches. Basically everything that would be needed to recreated it on a piece of paper to scale. I have a couple of different plastic films I was planning to try to get the texture right. Its seems like the original is a semi translucent this sheet of flexible plastic that is painted black on the back side and uses a stencil for the symbol. Thanks for your help with this project!

Sounds good. Just need to get the dimensions so I can get to work on them

Anyone available to run out to their dash with a good tape measure or digital calipers?

Thanks for that pic! That switch was the topic of much speculation and was as rare as hens teeth it seems. Once I finally saw a picture I new I wanted to get that remade somehow