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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Custom Auxiliary Electrical Control Console

I'd like to share a couple pictures of my current project underway, thanks to the inspiration of weekendwarrior (Nick), TNT at Round Rock, and Bear Hunter.

I just ordered the second model #4C4Z7004302GB F650 lower dash panel from the FTE/Parts-Guy (Ed) with the VIN matched spray paint.

Here are the preliminary pics of my Custom Auxiliary Electrical Control Console.

I'm installing it under the middle 60/40 bench seat, 60 side between the outer slide track and the folding center seatbelt retractors so that it's protected from the elements (Kids, Pets, Snow, and general floor debris) with a Lexan cover. I have a preexisting 4 GA power and ground from the 800w amp that was there when purchased, and it seemed the most convenient location also.









More info and pics to follow as project continues.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Any updates?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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Just the F650 lower dash mod with the switches installed.

 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Photo Update

Just installed the Reverse lights, I fabricated a 1/8" SS plate into a bracket to mount them to the existing holes I found in the outboard frame rails just above the hitch.












Next up the Rear Red Fog Lights.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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What kind of lights are those? They look nice tucked in nxt to the receiver. Also nice job on the brackets!

Eric
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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What kind of lights are those? They look nice tucked in nxt to the receiver. Also nice job on the brackets!

Eric
Thanks Eric, I was looking for something small. They are Hella Optilux 1400.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Another Excursion hybrid!
I have been asked if my "hybrid" Excursion is a Ford "prototype". Of course I tell em it is!



 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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BTW. Great job on the lights.
Looks like I will duplicate your efforts!
thanks for all the info..
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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BTW. Great job on the lights.
Looks like I will duplicate your efforts!
thanks for all the info..
Thanks Bob, I have a template drawing of the bracket if you need it, do you have Viso?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Would you share that template drawing of the bracket with me ,please?
 
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PM your email address and I'll send the template.



Passenger Side Drawing, just reverse bend for Driver Side.
 
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