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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: vinnietbird on October 17, 2009, 07:09:30 PM

Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: vinnietbird on October 17, 2009, 07:09:30 PM
Here's the "installed' push to start button.......

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF2493.jpg)

The lighted compass mirror (hard to see,but the compass is in the upper right corner of the mirror)....

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF2494.jpg)

New dome light....

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF2499.jpg)
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: vinnietbird on October 17, 2009, 07:13:57 PM
And more.....

The explorer sun visors (100% "bolt in" swap).......

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF2496.jpg)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF2497.jpg)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF2498.jpg)
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: RoyLPita on October 17, 2009, 08:09:16 PM
What year Explorer did the visors come from and were illuminated ones possible, too?
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: vinnietbird on October 17, 2009, 08:48:34 PM
Mine are illuminated.I really don't remember what year it was.Look at the mounting pedestal.If it has 3 screws,it's probably the one.The new ones are different.I'm going to start grabbing all of them I can find at the yards.Eventually,we'll all need them.They are great,with ZERO mods.Just plug and play,and that includes the lights.
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: daminc on October 17, 2009, 08:53:09 PM
hey,looks like the same thing in my wife's towncar
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/Town%20Car/IMG_3800.jpg)
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: vinnietbird on October 17, 2009, 09:09:51 PM
Very close.They are great,and Gayle loves them.She hates the sun in her eyes when we're cruising.Took about 5 minutes to install both sides....and I was taking my time.LOL.I saw a REALLY nice Lincoln at the yard today.It wasn't out for parts yet,but I'll be there when it is,I had a cool idea.More on that later.
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: daminc on October 17, 2009, 09:17:34 PM
cool, score me an upper console if it has one. I have an idea also. (unless that's your idea too. lol)
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: vinnietbird on October 17, 2009, 09:27:40 PM
From the Lincoln?If so,I'll grab it when I go back....if the car is out for the public by then.Explorers have consoles similar and they fit our cars great.
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: daminc on October 17, 2009, 09:32:43 PM
Get me the one that has the most buttons and switches and stuff. I has some ideas.;)
One like my town car's would be cool.
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: vinnietbird on October 17, 2009, 09:34:09 PM
If and when they put it out there in the yard,I'll grab it.No worries.
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: V8Demon on October 17, 2009, 10:44:04 PM
Glad to see you finally snagged a set Vin.  The newer dome lights are SOOO much brighter as well. :)
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: vinnietbird on October 17, 2009, 10:49:50 PM
I agree about the light.Very nice piece,and more than easy to install.Thanks for the tip on the visors.I'm grabbing all I can at the yards starting my next trip.They'll be needed by us Fox Bird and cat owners soon enough.I'm going to start grabbing everything.Our parts supply is drying up.
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: V8Demon on October 17, 2009, 11:13:27 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;295268
Our parts supply is drying up.


Indeed.
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: Beau on October 18, 2009, 02:37:40 AM
I had a dome light like that in the white car, they are definitely brighter than the stock one.

Since I've never seen even a pic of an Explorer console, would one fit in a moonroof car?

Vin, very nice job :D
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: Masejoer on October 18, 2009, 03:08:15 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;295268
Our parts supply is drying up.


That's why I've begun making my own. It may be expensive up front but I've been getting more and more use out of tools I originally purchased for something else. There is quite a bit I can do myself without needing a mechanic's time and their tools now. Anything that I can't use Mustang parts on, I make sure I can either replace it myself or have spares on hand (like random dc motors and those recent rear center brake hoses).
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: mercury-man on October 18, 2009, 05:13:58 AM
Vinnie , Keep up the great look to your Sport "Boneyard Man" ;)
Title: Some of the Sport's stuff.....
Post by: vinnietbird on October 18, 2009, 08:42:37 AM
Thanks guys.I am trying to keep the Sport clean looking,and I have to be very careful not to overdo anything.I try to make things appear as if they came that way from Ford.Not cheap Autozone stick on stuff.Man,I hate that.
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