Over head console mounting?
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Over head console mounting?
Hi, I've been thinking about doing the overhead console mod. But, my truck is a 1997 and I'm not sure if one would fit. All the people here with the mod that i have seen have 98+ trucks. I don't know if i have the metal part in my roof to mount the bracket to. I did a search and didn't find anything about what years it will work for. So does anybody know if my year has the metal part to mount the bracket to. I just don't want to get started, find out it wont work and have a big hole in my interior
Thanks
Thanks
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I took a needle and poked it into where i think the bracket would mount. There is a metal part a ways back from the wind shield. I'm not sure if this is it or not but i will figure out a way to mount it somehow.
Hey, also where is the best place to look for the temperature sensor on an explorer. I'm probably going to make a trip to the salvage yard tomorrow.
Thanks
Hey, also where is the best place to look for the temperature sensor on an explorer. I'm probably going to make a trip to the salvage yard tomorrow.
Thanks
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I did the OHC installin my 98 not too long ago. Took some pictures along the way if they help. Thread is here
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The color is changed thru the filter. I beleive all displays are blue/green and the filter on the display gives you the final color (also the same for EATC). If you feel upto it you can make a new filter with green tinted plexi/lexan whatever. I bought some smoked plexi from Mcarr master (sp?). I may buy some blue so i can try and match the color of my guages.
Anyway if the yard is going to charge say 40 bux for all needed parts id get it and change the color later. If they want more you maybe better off with the correct color for your year.
Anyway if the yard is going to charge say 40 bux for all needed parts id get it and change the color later. If they want more you maybe better off with the correct color for your year.
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Originally Posted by CAW
Well, i just got back from the salvage yard. They do have a ohc but it isn't the color i need. The guy told me to check back after while and they might get something new. so this project might be put on hold for a while. Thanks guys.
Here is what it looked like when I scooped it for $50:
After 5 layers of Krylon Fusion, For PLastic, Gloss Black (amazing stuff, used it to paint hitch, not a SINGLE scratch!)
Cut the nessasery holes out and added an extra screw for stability.
Wired and mounted Temp. Sensor, in small hole on drivers side infront of the rad, pushed into pre-existing hole.
The finished product, one of the best looking finished products you can do to the Ranger IMO.
Sorry to do all this, just some of this help I couldn't find when I did mine last week.
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Remember if you can get Krylon Fusion For Plastic, the stuff is awsome, I used it on metal and PVC piping and not a scratch, for the plastic let it sit for about 1.5-2.5 hours to dry orelse the paint is more proned to scratching. I let it sit for 5 hours (4 layers, 2 every 30seconds, then 2 more layers another 2 hours later, then dry for 3 hours). I have dropped that thing about 4 tires, didn't even mark the paint. Tell me how it goes, and ask if you have any questions.
And for the record if I sounded like a smart-***, know it all ***** I truley didn't mean to.
And for the record if I sounded like a smart-***, know it all ***** I truley didn't mean to.
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I got it painted and that krylon paint is good stuff!!!! It has been drying for a few hours. I tried to scratch the back of the console with my finger nail and i couldn't even get it to leave a mark in the paint. Thank you very very much for telling me about it. Now i just need to mount it and put on some finishing touches. pics are soon to come!!!
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