I can't even find that auction Grey 250s.. I talked to the other guy and he said he doesnt carry the ones with the MPG info.. However shoot me that ebay link, I might get that instead

 

Thats Correct, That same guy sells one type of console that does have fuel computer figures and output display. He sells another one thats just temp, compass and sunglass/door opener.

 

I guess he has two different kinds - I didn't realize that. That's a nice upgrade for the older super duty trucks to be able to get all the features working.

The one I ordered only had the temp and compass which is all that will work on the '05 to '07 super duty trucks because the computer is in the dash now.

 

Darn it. Another mod I am going to have to look into doing. I wish you people would quit giving me options and ideas. Lol.

 

OH hell.. You don't want to be around me then lol.. I've already got about 12 grand into it and 7 grand worth of To-Do mods still..

 

Let us know, I was eying that console as well.


Also there was a old thread where a FoMoCo parts discounter was offering an the overhead console with the MPG display for the SD, even saying that the '04 XLT (?) may have some wires for it. Never did see the price though.

Good luck.

 

Did you ever get the console yet?

 

He said he would ship it today. UPS is fast but not quite that fast.
I dunno what all the missing wires and difficult connections will involve. Once it shows up with the instructions and color pictures with the words printed on the back, I'll have an idea.

 

Received my console today - I got the one with just the compass and temp gauge - well packaged and excellent instructions - hopefully I'll have time to install it this weekend and can take some pics. I need to pick up some wiring at the store to complete the install, but other than that it came with everything I need to hook it up. Very pleased with the quality of the unit and installation instructions. Great guy to deal with!!

 

do you have to REALLY cut the headliner? or just make a few small holes?

 

you have to cut the liner

 

But it's such a nice headliner. The anxiety level will be way up on this upgrade. Sorta' like cutting a 4" hole in the bed for the gooseneck hitch or punching holes in your roof for clearance lights. After measuring and checking and re-measuring ... nothin' to it but to do it and pray you got everything right. How much can a replacement headliner cost anyway?
Maybe I don't want to know that.


fdnlax and WildWest,
Looking forward to your install pics and and any hints you can share. Is there really, no-kidding, something above the headliner to attach the bracket to? I worry about what I can't see.

 

Don't know for certain how much a new liner is but i bet expensive.Considering on night right after i got my truck i ripped that stupid a$$ safety sticker off the drivers side sun visor and it totally messed it up. So needless to say the visor alone was 70 freagin bucks so the liner can't be that cheap but just take your time and do it right the first time i think i'm buyin one soon so i'll have my anxiety issues too. haha

 

I'm less worried about cutting a hole in the headliner (template provided and really clear instructions) than I am about drilling 5 holes in my roof to install the clearance lights - which I am doing at the same time this weekend - then I only have to drop the headliner once.

And yes, the roof does have supports built in that you can screw the console into. The ebay seller (Ol Bird) installed his in his '07 super duty and the pics are clear that the roof supports are there to screw into. To my knowledge, they haven't changed the roof in the Super Duty trucks - the older ones had the console as an option and the newer ones still need a place to install that goofy modular snap in rail overhead system in the '05 and up that you can attach a kleenex holder and rear DVD system to.

 

5 Holes??? Don't you mean 15? I know cause I just put mine on two weeks ago. 1 hole is enough for me, but 15, good god. Glad I got it right the first time. Lol.