Completed install and video!!! - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

*CobraMountaineer* · 09-27-2009, 01:43 PM

Here are the links for my pics and video tour of my 98' Mounty. Let me know what you think..

Spin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kml9nMkBBY

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=2953918

Thanks for checking them out, please leave coments/questions..

Spin

*V8powerbaby* · 09-27-2009, 03:25 PM

umm i have to say thats a hell of a storm chasing rig u have man

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 09-27-2009, 03:33 PM

looks nice

**rizzjc** · 09-27-2009, 07:49 PM

Very nice. Where did you get that center console from? I heard "Havis" but I don't see any parts for 2nd gen explorers.

*CobraMountaineer* · 09-27-2009, 09:26 PM

Thanks for the comments, as for the console, a Crown Victoria Havis Shield center console. I would have prefered a Jotto Desk Slider for a late model CV, but couldn't afford it, and this one was free from a local PD. Any console will work from a Crown Vic. You can't use the seat mount, but you can bolt it right to the floor. I use the hole in the carpet from the factory console to run the wiring. Everything is run under the carpet.

Spin

*CobraMountaineer* · 09-27-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8powerbaby

umm i have to say thats a hell of a storm chasing rig u have man

Thanks, wait till you see the 96' H1 I am putting together... Can you say....oooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh????

*MillerTimeX17* · 09-27-2009, 10:25 PM

thats a sweet setup u got there bro!

patrick112390 · 09-27-2009, 10:32 PM

now all you need is tank armor around the entire thing like the legit storm chaser truck on the discovery channel...

*BrianDye* · 09-27-2009, 10:46 PM

That thing looks like a beast....nice work man, VERY clean installs I must say.

*CobraMountaineer* · 09-28-2009, 07:39 AM

I don't need armor, because I am not stupid enough to get INTO a tornado...lol

Spin

Nasty350LT1 · 09-28-2009, 06:13 PM

Nice setup. would have preferred an "IN FOCUS" video...
I am trying to use some of your ideas. I have the 857D,
ordering the Hi-Q 5-160 soon. That mount in the rear
should really do the trick.

73 de Dave - N2JBO

*CobraMountaineer* · 09-28-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasty350LT1

Nice setup. would have preferred an "IN FOCUS" video...
I am trying to use some of your ideas. I have the 857D,
ordering the Hi-Q 5-160 soon. That mount in the rear
should really do the trick.

73 de Dave - N2JBO

On the rear 1/4 panels, about 10-12" from the taillight, you lose strength in the sheet metal. It is a crush zone area, and it is double walled, and adds great rigidity to the mount. I used staainless hardware and LMR-400 cause I could...lol Tell charlie when you order the antenna that I said hello, and that he should give you a good deal.

Michael

N3BXH

Nasty350LT1 · 09-29-2009, 06:11 PM

How about that well documented
"Fuel Pump Noise" did you encounter that ?

Do you ever get on the KQ2H Repeater System 29.620, it has links
from 2 meters all the way up to 900MHz ? See you there ?

Just curious, Dave

*CobraMountaineer* · 09-29-2009, 06:32 PM

Yea, actually, I used a 1 farad capacitor like those used in Audio systems. But ford makes a filter for just this problem. I am unsure of the part number, but most hams know of it. I am sure that someone will chime in. It installs either in the tank, or near it. I have no output whine, just on the recieve side.

Spin

*CobraMountaineer* · 10-06-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasty350LT1

Nice setup. would have preferred an "IN FOCUS" video...
I am trying to use some of your ideas. I have the 857D,
ordering the Hi-Q 5-160 soon. That mount in the rear
should really do the trick.

73 de Dave - N2JBO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kml9nMkBBY

Hows that for IN FOCUS...lol

*CobraMountaineer* · 12-23-2009, 06:32 PM

Here are my pics here on the thread...

*CobraMountaineer* · 12-23-2009, 06:33 PM

More Pics

*meterman1976* · 12-23-2009, 07:03 PM

Nice set up.. how do you like your laptop there. I use to work for itronic and build the gobooks like that.

*CobraMountaineer* · 12-23-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meterman1976

Nice set up.. how do you like your laptop there. I use to work for itronic and build the gobooks like that.

You don't by any chance have a Blue Tooth/Broadband modem for it do you? It has the WiFi and GPS, and I have the external antenna for the extra radio.

09-27-2009, 01:43 PM	#1
CobraMountaineer Gotta Love It... Salisbury, MD 1998 Merc Mountaineer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 108 Vehicle Specs	Completed install and video!!! Here are the links for my pics and video tour of my 98' Mounty. Let me know what you think.. Spin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kml9nMkBBY http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=2953918 Thanks for checking them out, please leave coments/questions.. Spin __________________ 1998 Mercury Mounty OBD1 303E Engine, BBK 70mm TB 3" Cat Back Flowmaster Stock Lift(for now) Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Vehicle MEMA RACES/ARES SKYWARN Spotter/Chaser

09-27-2009, 03:33 PM	#3
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport 4x2 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 11,623 Vehicle Specs	looks nice __________________ 2001 Explorer Sport 4.0, Single in Dual Out 40 Series Flowmasters, Yellow Fogs, High Flow K&N Air Filter, Removed Silencer, Lowered Windshields and More mods coming soon 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

09-27-2009, 07:49 PM	#4
rizzjc Scubajoe - Radio Mod Garner, NC '97 AWD V8 XLT Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,817 Vehicle Specs	Very nice. Where did you get that center console from? I heard "Havis" but I don't see any parts for 2nd gen explorers. __________________ *Joe, N1LVN* '97 XLT AWD V8 STOCK Amsoil Synthetics throughout. Amsoil Ea air filter. Bilsteins. Scanguage. Search ExplorerForum

09-27-2009, 09:26 PM	#5
CobraMountaineer Gotta Love It... Salisbury, MD 1998 Merc Mountaineer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 108 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for the comments, as for the console, a Crown Victoria Havis Shield center console. I would have prefered a Jotto Desk Slider for a late model CV, but couldn't afford it, and this one was free from a local PD. Any console will work from a Crown Vic. You can't use the seat mount, but you can bolt it right to the floor. I use the hole in the carpet from the factory console to run the wiring. Everything is run under the carpet. Spin __________________ 1998 Mercury Mounty OBD1 303E Engine, BBK 70mm TB 3" Cat Back Flowmaster Stock Lift(for now) Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Vehicle MEMA RACES/ARES SKYWARN Spotter/Chaser

09-27-2009, 10:25 PM	#7
MillerTimeX17 Elite Explorer Firestone, CO 05 XLT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 251 Vehicle Specs	thats a sweet setup u got there bro! __________________ 05 XLT 4x4 4.0L updated: 01/11/2010 my elite registry

09-27-2009, 10:32 PM	#8
patrick112390 Wannabe Elite Explorer chesterfield,va 97' mountaineer 5.0 4406 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 577 Vehicle Specs	now all you need is tank armor around the entire thing like the legit storm chaser truck on the discovery channel... __________________ 97' mountaineer 5.0 V8 4406- supersport foglights, k&n intake, custom flowmaster duals, JVC ipod controlling hu, python 460hp security, hunter brush guard, shackles, TT, front/rear tow hooks, 3'' pa body lift 33X12.50 dunlop mud rovers, crager soft 8 rims, 4 baja roof light bar, remote start, cb, tuned by Henson Performance, 4'' superlift, 4406 swap

09-27-2009, 10:46 PM	#9
BrianDye HIDs & LEDs Monroe, Michigan 1995 Explorer Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,840 Vehicle Specs	That thing looks like a beast....nice work man, VERY clean installs I must say. __________________ My Elite Registry My For Sale Thread My LED Conversion Process I wonder how many people tried making "Fancy Sauce" after watching Step Brothers?

09-28-2009, 07:39 AM	#10
CobraMountaineer Gotta Love It... Salisbury, MD 1998 Merc Mountaineer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 108 Vehicle Specs	I don't need armor, because I am not stupid enough to get INTO a tornado...lol Spin __________________ 1998 Mercury Mounty OBD1 303E Engine, BBK 70mm TB 3" Cat Back Flowmaster Stock Lift(for now) Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Vehicle MEMA RACES/ARES SKYWARN Spotter/Chaser

09-28-2009, 06:13 PM	#11
Nasty350LT1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Just around the corner 1999 Eddie Bauer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 291 Vehicle Specs	Nice setup. would have preferred an "IN FOCUS" video... I am trying to use some of your ideas. I have the 857D, ordering the Hi-Q 5-160 soon. That mount in the rear should really do the trick. 73 de Dave - N2JBO __________________ 1999 Eddie Bauer Edition 5.0 AWD Best MPG - 26.3 1992 25th Anniversary Edition Z-28 Best MPG - 30 @ 65 MPH 1995 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic Best MPG - 57.1

09-29-2009, 06:11 PM	#13
Nasty350LT1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Just around the corner 1999 Eddie Bauer 5.0 AWD Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 291 Vehicle Specs	How about that well documented "Fuel Pump Noise" did you encounter that ? Do you ever get on the KQ2H Repeater System 29.620, it has links from 2 meters all the way up to 900MHz ? See you there ? Just curious, Dave __________________ 1999 Eddie Bauer Edition 5.0 AWD Best MPG - 26.3 1992 25th Anniversary Edition Z-28 Best MPG - 30 @ 65 MPH 1995 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic Best MPG - 57.1

09-29-2009, 06:32 PM	#14
CobraMountaineer Gotta Love It... Salisbury, MD 1998 Merc Mountaineer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 108 Vehicle Specs	Yea, actually, I used a 1 farad capacitor like those used in Audio systems. But ford makes a filter for just this problem. I am unsure of the part number, but most hams know of it. I am sure that someone will chime in. It installs either in the tank, or near it. I have no output whine, just on the recieve side. Spin __________________ 1998 Mercury Mounty OBD1 303E Engine, BBK 70mm TB 3" Cat Back Flowmaster Stock Lift(for now) Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Vehicle MEMA RACES/ARES SKYWARN Spotter/Chaser

12-23-2009, 06:32 PM	#16
CobraMountaineer Gotta Love It... Salisbury, MD 1998 Merc Mountaineer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 108 Vehicle Specs	Here are my pics here on the thread... Attached Images __________________ 1998 Mercury Mounty OBD1 303E Engine, BBK 70mm TB 3" Cat Back Flowmaster Stock Lift(for now) Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Vehicle MEMA RACES/ARES SKYWARN Spotter/Chaser

12-23-2009, 06:33 PM	#17
CobraMountaineer Gotta Love It... Salisbury, MD 1998 Merc Mountaineer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 108 Vehicle Specs	More Pics Attached Images __________________ 1998 Mercury Mounty OBD1 303E Engine, BBK 70mm TB 3" Cat Back Flowmaster Stock Lift(for now) Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Vehicle MEMA RACES/ARES SKYWARN Spotter/Chaser

12-23-2009, 07:03 PM	#18
meterman1976 Elite Explorer spokane, washinton 94 XLT Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 168 Vehicle Specs	Nice set up.. how do you like your laptop there. I use to work for itronic and build the gobooks like that. __________________ Lift it... Fat girls can't jump.. my 94 ex