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Old 02-04-2010, 05:26 PM
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HI!... Well I got my EXPLORER overhead console. It was bought as a kit. It came with the mounting bracket, temp sensor and pigtails for the sensor and the console. Even came with the mounting screws. lol! The only problem it is light blue.

That got fixed quickly. I dismantled the console and put it in my sandblasting cabinet on low PSI. About 40PSI. Worked perfectly. I luv not having to sand. lol! Got it painted tonight as well with the same trim paint I used on my dual "A" pillar gauge pod. Just got to put it back together tomorrow and then install it when I have time. Here's a few pics :









HI!... Here's some updated pics :











HI!... Well I just finished the mechanical aspect of the console install. I'm probably going to wait until the weekend to do the electrical. I think it turned out well. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to get my hands on a EXPLORER center console. A guy I know says he has a bunch of them at the junk yard he works at.

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HI!... I bought mine off E-BAY. It was like $50.00(U.S). Make sure you get one one without the sun roof button. They sell them on there as kits. Make sure you get the wiring harness pigtail for the console and the temp sensor and it's pigtail. You also want the steel mounting bracket.

Here's a link to the wiring needed to be done :

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/296394/3

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/296394/4
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Old 02-04-2010, 05:48 PM
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mice write up on the color change i was going to install one in my truck but wasn't sure on how to change the color and make it stick..
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Old 02-04-2010, 10:02 PM
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I want one of these SO bad! I keep looking on ebay, but none of them have the wiring harness pigtail for the console and the temp sensor and it's pigtail or the steel mounting bracket.
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Old 02-04-2010, 10:09 PM
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I want one of these SO bad! I keep looking on ebay, but none of them have the wiring harness pigtail for the console and the temp sensor and it's pigtail or the steel mounting bracket.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-01...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-01...Q5fAccessories
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"2007" RANGER SPORT.
DERALE 16" ELECTRIC FAN, ASP CRANK PULLEY, CUSTOM CAI, 4.10 gears, TP tune. 1/4 = 14.42E.T at 93.18MPH 2.0 60FT. ALL N/A. 13.83E.T at 96.35MPH 1.91 60FT. on 40H.P dry shot.
"1999" F-150 SPORT.
BUILT 5.4, (8.4:1 compression) ALL N/A 354RWH.P/392RWTQ 1.8 60FT. 13.60E.T (on 7 cylinders)
"1983" PRO STREET RANGER.
408 STROKER, (700H.P) ALL N/A tubbed, caged.

JUST SAY NO TO CLUTCH FANS!
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Old 02-04-2010, 10:29 PM
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Savior! Now I need to just get over my fear of installing it.
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Old 02-04-2010, 10:32 PM
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HI!... Do you have bucket seats or 60/40 split bench?
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"2007" RANGER SPORT.
DERALE 16" ELECTRIC FAN, ASP CRANK PULLEY, CUSTOM CAI, 4.10 gears, TP tune. 1/4 = 14.42E.T at 93.18MPH 2.0 60FT. ALL N/A. 13.83E.T at 96.35MPH 1.91 60FT. on 40H.P dry shot.
"1999" F-150 SPORT.
BUILT 5.4, (8.4:1 compression) ALL N/A 354RWH.P/392RWTQ 1.8 60FT. 13.60E.T (on 7 cylinders)
"1983" PRO STREET RANGER.
408 STROKER, (700H.P) ALL N/A tubbed, caged.

JUST SAY NO TO CLUTCH FANS!
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Old 02-04-2010, 10:32 PM
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Savior! Now I need to just get over my fear of installing it.
once you draw on your headliner, its all down hill from there lol. i had the same problem and put off doing mine for a couple months untill i had to balls to do it.

and DAAAAAAAAAAAM those prices are high!

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Old 02-04-2010, 10:49 PM
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$50 for your OHC? i bought mine for $10 from a junk yard with the bracket, pigtail and alot of wiring and, screws
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Old 02-04-2010, 11:24 PM
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HI!... You got lucky..........
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"2007" RANGER SPORT.
DERALE 16" ELECTRIC FAN, ASP CRANK PULLEY, CUSTOM CAI, 4.10 gears, TP tune. 1/4 = 14.42E.T at 93.18MPH 2.0 60FT. ALL N/A. 13.83E.T at 96.35MPH 1.91 60FT. on 40H.P dry shot.
"1999" F-150 SPORT.
BUILT 5.4, (8.4:1 compression) ALL N/A 354RWH.P/392RWTQ 1.8 60FT. 13.60E.T (on 7 cylinders)
"1983" PRO STREET RANGER.
408 STROKER, (700H.P) ALL N/A tubbed, caged.

JUST SAY NO TO CLUTCH FANS!
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Old 02-05-2010, 05:49 AM
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ya keep looking mine was 10 bucks too

the unit matches quit nicely
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Old 02-05-2010, 04:00 PM
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I really like the job you did on your OHC
do you think I could install one in my 2009 XLT
I haven't been able to locate one
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Old 02-05-2010, 04:20 PM
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I really like the job you did on your OHC
do you think I could install one in my 2009 XLT
I haven't been able to locate one
Yes you can wire colors on your truck may be different

Check ebay for a OHC they usually have a lot of them

also smakes is selling one in the classified section
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Old 02-05-2010, 04:22 PM
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Yes you can wire colors on your truck may be different

Check ebay for a OHC they usually have a lot of them

also smakes is selling one in the classified section
that one got sold the other day myke lol
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Old 02-05-2010, 05:05 PM
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I still have Lazlers in my garage if he wants to sell it.
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Old 02-05-2010, 05:08 PM
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lol i dont think he wants to sell it. i shouldve just direct shipped it to canaduh
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