HOW TO: Swap PP gauges into standard model

[zackmd1]

I'm actually surprised it's metal and not plastic.

It is metal! Wether or not it is full aluminum I do not know but from what I can tell it seems to be at least some type of aluminum alloy.

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[V8Stang15]

It is metal! Wether or not it is full aluminum I do not know but from what I can tell it seems to be at least some type of aluminum alloy.

Very cool!

 

[zackmd1]

How to thread created!

 

[krahooligan]

Thank you for doing what everyone else said couldn't be done. you sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. [MENTION=6944]zackmd1[/MENTION]

 

[Cobra Jet]

Awesome thread!! It's great to know that some folks have ventured into unexplored territories only to report excellent results!!

Looks great!

 

[Bandit]

I'm so impressed, that I have bought a GT350 panel of ebay right away. Can't wait to get it, and I have to figure out if I can buy the pigtail harness from Ford here in Germany.

 

[Edwin]

Is the GT350 panel the only one that is actually aluminum? I wish I could achieve this finish in my base EcoBoost but I'm pretty sure that panel is all plastic.

 

[zackmd1]

Is the GT350 panel the only one that is actually aluminum? I wish I could achieve this finish in my base EcoBoost but I'm pretty sure that panel is all plastic.

Every dash panel (aside from the v6 carbon fiber) is true aluminum. So it is possible to achieve this finish on base model parts.

 

[Edwin]

That's awesome news! Thanks a lot for sharing your work!

 

[Edwin]

I'm about halfway through sanding off that top layer and my God is this beautiful. The pictures look good but wow does this thing look good in person. I can't believe they decided to cover it up with that ugly coating that made it look plastic!

 

[zackmd1]

I'm about halfway through sanding off that top layer and my God is this beautiful. The pictures look good but wow does this thing look good in person. I can't believe they decided to cover it up with that ugly coating that made it look plastic!

Awesome!! When you are done I suggest you use this sealant on the aluminum!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0186N6ZVK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Self leveling and will protect the panel from finger prints and oxidation. The best part is that you will NOT be able to tell the sealed surface apart from a raw aluminum one!

 

[Edwin]

I'll definitely pick some of that up, thanks for the recommendation!

 

[zackmd1]

I'll definitely pick some of that up, thanks for the recommendation!

No problem!

 

[audie2k3]

I'm unfamiliar with the APIM (sync) connector. Could you post please a picture of where it is located, or is it located behind the radio?

 

[zackmd1]

I'm unfamiliar with the APIM (sync) connector. Could you post please a picture of where it is located, or is it located behind the radio?

The APIM is the sync module connector. It will be located directly behind the 8" screen on premiums and have a metal casing. On base models it will be located directly behind the 4.2" screen and have a black plastic casing. The connector is the main 54 pin connector.

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