F150 Column Gauge Pod

[PlumCrazy]

I been told that a column mount pod for a 97-01 F150 will work on a 95+ Ranger/Explorer column. My issue is finding one for a manual trans. When I look for them online I see the picture of the pod for a manual trans with no cut out for the shifter, but the description says it fits an auto.

The Autometer number for the 97-01 F150 Auto is 15004, but I cant find the number for a manual.

Has anyone ever used an F150 pod on a Ranger with a manual?

 

[PlumCrazy]

Has anyone ever tried using a 94-04 Mustang column pod? It looks damn close in the pics, but I dont want to spend 30 bucks and find out it doesnt fit.

 

[Snoranger]

AFAIK no one makes one for the manual F-series.


I just tried matching up a genII Explorer top half to a Mustang lower......No good. You may be able to cut and fit it, but its not a direct swap, they a quite a bit different. You may also be able to swap the whole Mustang cover onto a RBV column, I didnt try that but they look pretty similar. (Tried it on my 94 Cobra, I assume all Mustang columns 94-04 are the same.)

 

[PlumCrazy]

Would you happen to have an extra mustang lower half that you could sell?lol

 

[Snoranger]

I dont. Someone on here must have one.

 

[PlumCrazy]

Problem Solved.

I tried fiberglass for the first time ever. It turns out it that it is childs play.lol

For my first time I think it looks good.

I started by making pod shaped "ears" out of green foam for floral stuff.( I looked a bit out of place at the craft store.lol)

I then got an extra column cover at the JY and coated it in painters tape so the resin wouldn''t stick. I also taped on the pods where I wanted them.

The fiberglass laying process goes really quick and sets up in minutes.

I trimmed the edges up with a dremel and sanded off the high spots, then I covered it in a thin layer of bondo and sanded it smooth. It is snug fit over the stock column now.

I figured that I would use "wrinkle" paint to match the texture of the interior, but it came out really wrinkled.lol

 

[Snoranger]

That looks pretty good. If you need anymore gauges, here's the next place to put them.

 

[lone-wolf]

Looks well done, what's the stock one look like?

 

[triumphrider-1]

That looks pretty good. If you need anymore gauges, here's the next place to put them.

Did you make that, or buy it?

 

[Snoranger]

Did you make that, or buy it?

I made it. So as to not high-jack this thread, you can see how i did it in my 4bt swap thread below.

 

[PlumCrazy]

I ran across your pod, and I thought about it, but I really like having those center vents.lol But if I ever go forced induction I will need to put a boost gauge somewhere

 

[Snoranger]

I ran across your pod, and I thought about it, but I really like having those center vents.lol But if I ever go forced induction I will need to put a boost gauge somewhere

I keep thinking about rerouting them to overhead vents, like they use in rear HVAC systems on vans. (mainly because I have a fullsize ford van to pillage parts from.)