Where to get parts?

**Regicide** · January 22nd, 2002, 10:35 AM

I am in the process of a new mod and need some unusual parts and have no idea where to look. I can find neon and all that good stuff anywhere online, Radioshack for any other electrical parts. I was wondering if there is anywhere else I can turn to for parts. I need a regular push button switch with a trigger guard on it like you see in the movies(when the president launches the nuke). I haven't seen any sold at radioshack and don't know where to look on the internet for it. Any ideas?

**Lycia** · January 22nd, 2002, 11:21 AM

[quote]Originally posted by Regicide:
<strong>I am in the process of a new mod and need some unusual parts and have no idea where to look. I can find neon and all that good stuff anywhere online, Radioshack for any other electrical parts. I was wondering if there is anywhere else I can turn to for parts. I need a regular push button switch with a trigger guard on it like you see in the movies(when the president launches the nuke). I haven't seen any sold at radioshack and don't know where to look on the internet for it. Any ideas?</strong><hr></blockquote>

chck out <a href="http://www.pcmods.com" target="_blank">www.pcmods.com</a> or wttp://www.directron.com/

Directron will even do/cut out/install windows on your own door panels if you send to them, paying shipping both ways, they will paint your CD/DVD/CDRW front bezels black..

PC Mods just has some cool stuff.

**Stalemate** · January 22nd, 2002, 11:51 AM

A good case of STFW

Just do a quick search on <a href="http://www.google.com/" target="_blank">http://www.google.com/</a> with keywords such as "PC case modifications".

You could even break it down further by specifying what you're looking for ant the name of your state.

**Wayward Clam** · January 22nd, 2002, 12:17 PM

Computer Renaissance and other used electronics stores are always junking old stuff, we threw out all kinds of old cases with odd swtiches, LEDS, key locks, things like that. Find your local equivalent and/or go dumpster divin'.

**MacGyver** · January 22nd, 2002, 01:29 PM

Found this one <a href="http://www.webejeepin.com/Techtips.htm" target="_blank">http://www.webejeepin.com/Techtips.htm</a> I know it's not the exact one you're looking for but it's the best I could do.

**Poseidon** · January 22nd, 2002, 01:34 PM

You can probably find one from: <a href="http://www.allelectronics.com/" target="_blank">All Electronics</a>. Just curious, what are you planning on using it for?

**Regicide** · January 22nd, 2002, 03:11 PM

I have an ammo box I was modding out that looks pretty cool. I have the chasis in the box and just need some finished touches,however, I can't seem to find the damn switch I want. I want a switch for the front to be like the ones you see in movies where they launch a missle(or something to that effect). You know, like in a submarine movie they always lift up a trigger guard then push the big red button to detonate or what have you.

**Fubarian** · January 22nd, 2002, 04:47 PM

I found a lot of good stuff at autozone -- lots of switches, lights, etc. Meijer (like a wal-mart) has some stuff too.

**gxavier** · January 22nd, 2002, 10:28 PM

no..hes really an international terrorist looking to make a nuclear launch device, and the only thing he was missing was that cool trigger button with the orange striped plastic guard.

quite honestly i dont know where you would find one. joystick makers call them a "missile launcher with safety cover". but doing a search for that only comes up with the joysticks....

heres what i recommend. go find a saitek joystick at a compusa that has the trigger guard your looking for. when nobody is looking, swing around and knock the thing on the ground as HARD as you can. go "ah ****". step on it 'accidently' until you can pull the trigger off. then pocket it and leave.

lol.

or jack your friend's.

**gxavier** · January 22nd, 2002, 10:29 PM

100

**Outcoded** · January 23rd, 2002, 06:22 AM

Any good electronics factor, I could name dozens or this side of the water. Think <a href="http://rswww.com" target="_blank">RS</a> operate in the states as well. Get an electonics hobbiest magazine and look through the ads.

**Quiet Thunder** · January 23rd, 2002, 01:03 PM

Also, check out your local Home improvement store (Home Depot) and your local auto parts store (Pep boys, Track Auto). They have lots of that kind of stuff.

**FIREDOG5C** · January 31st, 2002, 05:13 PM

Look in your local Army surplus store.
If not any around then look for the next F-18 at the local coffee shop and swip his.

But if no luck Radio Shack should cary that switch.

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