Hey there neighbor! I'm out of Cave Spring, so if you find someone local who can fab up a panel that fits that cubbyhole let me know and I'd probably be willing to go in on it with you.
Couple things for you to kick over if you haven't already thought of it:
1) if you are only wanting a couple of switched accessories, I know there are folks that are using the homelink buttons in combination with an aftermarket receiver to control relays:
http://www.amazon.com/AGT-Waterproof-Wireless-Universal-2-Channel/dp/B0068D0OBI
2) These guys are pretty cool to work with for switches:
http://www.otrattw.net/home.php
I used them for switches when I added an aux. panel to my tractor for lights and and to control a sprayer. They did a custom label for one of my switches.
3) I haven't done it yet, but on the driver's side door pillar, in between the hinges, there should be a plastic plug that can be pulled that would allow you to route from the driver's side of the engine bay up behind the hood hinge and through the door frame and into the cab. Sorry don't have pics at the moment otherwise I would post up.
I haven't done anything yet in regards to adding switches to my truck, but I've been thinking pretty heavily. I'll definitely being following this to see how it goes. Best of luck.