Gryphon / pod questions

[Jackpine]

Rustler, your pod should be a "flint grey" color that matches the majority of the late model F150s. Is this the case?

If so, it should just kind of "snap down onto the part of the dash to the left of the gauges. I didn't need any kind of help from "velcro" or anything to hold it in place. I've attached a picture of mine (in action).

I tossed the velcro and aluminum L-bracket away. I didn't see how I could use them and I didn't need them.

- Jack

[Rustler]

Originally Posted by JackandJanet

Rustler, your pod should be a "flint grey" color that matches the majority of the late model F150s. Is this the case?

If so, it should just kind of "snap down onto the part of the dash to the left of the gauges. I didn't need any kind of help from "velcro" or anything to hold it in place. I've attached a picture of mine (in action).

I tossed the velcro and aluminum L-bracket away. I didn't see how I could use them and I didn't need them.

- Jack

YEP, it kinda matches the flint gray. It looks very similar to your picture and all the others Ive seen.

I took pictures but have no way to post them.

I do appreciate everyone help but even if i used a 5lb sledge hammer this things not gonna pop into anything, it hits the pillar before it gets near the correct location seems warped and is too wide. It looks identical to my neighbors edge pod which i installed, it looks similar to the edge pod I installed on this truck then removed and returned.

[Rustler]

Hope this works

http://rides.webshots.com/album/573874837utagCP

[Jackpine]

Originally Posted by Rustler

Hope this works

http://rides.webshots.com/album/573874837utagCP

The pictures worked.

That's really weird! Yours definitely is not shaped right. The wood-grain panel doesn't help the look either, does it? Wish Ford could standardize this part of the dash.

I have to guess the pod is defective. Could you measure the width of the dash where the pod fits in front? My pod opening and the dash width there is about exactly 5 1/2 inches across.

- Jack

[Rustler]

That's whats odd Jack, the outside edge of the pod where it meets the side panel and above the wood grain panel sits flush and blends nicely. Its the inside towards the OE gauge cluster hump that's all outa whack.
Yes i have studied / measured the wood grain panel it is 100% true, plum and correct.
I will never own another truck with the wood grain crap in it, too dang hard / time consuming to take care of it.

My dash where the pod fits in front is exactly 5 9/16" wide.
The pod measured in the exact spot as above is exactly 5 23/32 wide.
Both measured outside to outside edge.

Thanks for the help.

[Jackpine]

Originally Posted by Rustler

That's whats odd Jack, the outside edge of the pod where it meets the side panel and above the wood grain panel sits flush and blends nicely. Its the inside towards the OE gauge cluster hump that's all outa whack.
Yes i have studied / measured the wood grain panel it is 100% true, plum and correct.
I will never own another truck with the wood grain crap in it, too dang hard / time consuming to take care of it.

My dash where the pod fits in front is exactly 5 9/16" wide.
The pod measured in the exact spot as above is exactly 5 23/32 wide.
Both measured outside to outside edge.

Thanks for the help.

OK, I was measuring the "inside" dimension of the pod and got 5 1.2"", which seemed to correspond to the point on the dash where it begins to curve away from "flat" (if I'm making any sense at all here)

Whatever, your 5 9/16" outside to outside tells me our dash dimensions are identical. Your pod is clearly misshapen in my opinion. I'm sure Corey will be happy to send you another one. I'll try to make sure she sees this thread again.

I'm with you on the fake "wood grain" crap. I've got it in the center of my panel (where the radio and A/C sit). To me, it just looks "cheap".

- Jack

[teeroy]

mine didnt fit exactly out the gate at first but after some trimming it fits perfect now. from the looks of yours it seems like your wood trim is interfering with it. id say bust out the dremmel and trim the front and right sides of the panels where it meets with your dash.

[Longshot270]

I had a little bit of trouble with mine being really tight. I put the wire through and snug it up to the post, push the front part(gryphon side) in and go around to the steering wheel side. I pulled on the peice above the gauges to give it some space between that and the smoother plastic then work that side in before finishing up with the back(windshield side). I dont think that the part against the post is in all the way but since I dont see it while driving it doesnt bother me any.