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Main Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ron Dittmer on March 08, 2011, 10:09:39 am
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Looking at the new 2009-2011 Ford chassis interiors on PhoenixUSA's website, I really like the improvements Ford made with the center console cup-holder & storage. My 2007 has the older design with 4 cup holders but no top trays. The newer design has 2 cup holders and very nice top trays and also has an extra side bin by the passenger. I'd really want that new console for my 2007, but I first need some questions answered.
1) Are the two center console designs interchangeable? I think they are.
2) Is the main tan color of the newer Ford design, the same as the older 2007-2008 design? I think it is.
3) If #1 and #2 are "YES" will PhoenixUSA sell me a cherry finish center console? I hope so.
I emailed the factory and am waiting for their reply.
For you with a Ford chassis older than a 2007, you have the dark gray console, right? You can buy dark gray with black top tray areas for around $50 on ebay. They are new take-offs.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM FOR SALE ON EBAY (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-09-FORD-ECONOLINE-VAN-CONSOLE-ENGINE-COVER-ESERIES-/220705136100?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33630d1de4)
Here is my older 2007 design.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5243/5353482052_171debbfa8_b.jpg)
Here is the newer 2009-2011 design.
(http://phoenixusarv.com/albums/2910-models/slides/DSC02110.jpg)
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Ron, in the very upper left corner of the console there is a small round (holder) of sorts, has a lid and inside a small protrusion. Do you know what this is? That's the best I can do. bill
PS have been working on shelves will take some pictures and post them on my web.
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Ron, in the very upper left corner of the console there is a small round (holder) of sorts, has a lid and inside a small protrusion. Do you know what this is?
It is an ashtray.
Share those pics once your work is done!
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The ash tray lifts out and then becomes another a nice cup holder. :lol
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I just got off the phone with Kermit, so here is the scoop for us with any Ford chassis older than a 2009, who would like to consider having the newest center console.
Our old style 4-cup holder design is interchangable with the latest 2-cup & lots of storage design. Kermit mounted a 2011 onto a dark gray 2006 and said it is a perfect fit. There are number of unrelated issues outlined here.
1) A newer tan color is likely NOT the same shade as the older tan color of the 2007 and 2008 model years (but it might be a good compliment)
2) The cost of a new tan console is $184 direct from Ford
3) Cost of adding the wood grain is $64 (this is a dipping process done at a supplier of Phoenix)
4) Total cost including shipping would be around $264 (that is a lot for a nicer console)
For you with the 2006 or older dark gray console, you have it much easier and cheaper because you can buy a new console off eBay $50, have it shipped from the eBay seller direct to Phoenix USA, and Kermit will send it out for dipping the woodgrain $64, and then ship it to you $16.
I will see if I can find a tan console in a local junk yard to reduce the $184 purchase price down I hope to around $40 or less.
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Ron, in addition to the extra storage on the side, there's a shelf inside the bottom large cubby hole. I had the console you have on my prior pc, and I like the new one a lot better. Also, thanks for the info on the accumulator tank. I bought the tank and fittings today and plan to install it tomorrow. --larry