2nd Gen pillar gauge?

[CR_Magruder]

I want to add a 3-hole pillar gauge mount so I can add pyrometer, boost and oil pressure gauges. The problem is that when I go to the web sites that sell them, such as autometer and others, there is no listing for a 2003 Expedition. I don't use the grab handle, so I can take it out to get three gauges.

There are plenty of part number listings for F-150's, but because of the body changes in the 2004 F-150 and the body changes of the Expedition in 2003-- I have put off ordering the mount because I cannot get a straight answer from any of the vendors.

Does anyone know how the body/interior parts are shared between the Expedition and F-150 in the 2003-2004 years of production? What year F150 should I be looking at to get the correct fit for a three-hole pillar gauge mount?

Thanks in advance,

CR

 

[WHOISMOOTOO]

ok I was hella bored so i took a stab, it looks like there all different, the a pillars on the gen 1 expy is different as well as the 03-04 f150 based on pics. here are my findings

 

[2k3Expy]

You could make one. DIY pillar pods

 

[WHOISMOOTOO]

You could make one. DIY pillar pods

yup that prob was the most important thing i left out!

 

[sgtowing]

Pretty nifty

 

[CR_Magruder]

Thanks Guys. I never thought to look at pictures of trucks for sale to get a quick look at the differences.

Since it looks like I'm going to have to brew my own, I will start with at three-gauge pod for an earlier F150, then blend it into my existing cover. I have a lot of experience with metal, so it will be a good idea for me to find a 2003 EB pillar cover from a junkyard to start with-- since I have very little experience with fiberglass and bondo.

Thanks again,

CR