65 R Model gauge sizes?

Jan 21, 2004 7 Replies

The R model bezel uses 2 sizes of gauges (ooOOoo).... looking for the correct size to use to convert from 2+2 oem bezel to R .... V'ger



1965 Fastback 2+2 Burgundy w/ Black A Code 4 spd
1966 Fastback 2+2 White w/Red C Code Auto

IIRC the two center gauges are 3" and the 4 small gauges are 1 5/8'. I know Mustangs Plus sells the R instrument panel you could call/email those guys.

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bill

64.5: 260, 3 sp, a/c, SVO cam, Performer, Holley 390, Pertronix, Hi-Po exhaust, 1.5" front & 1" rear drop, Jacobs wires, Torq D's 66: '93 5.0, C4, a/c, ps, Performer RPM, Holley 600, Pertronix, bench seat

Colt SP1,Sig P220, Moss. 590A1, Marlin 70P

Thanks Bill.

Mustangs Plus is where I was looking at the bezel, but there was no mention of gauge sizes, and I didn't think to contact MP about it....

I was thinking of using that bezel, or go with the JME version, which comes complete and runs about $800.00. But funds are a bit limited so when I saw that bezel I thought it might be considerable cheaper and just as effective.

Aga>>The R model bezel uses 2 sizes of gauges (ooOOoo).... looking for the

V'ger

1965 Fastback 2+2 Burgundy w/ Black A Code 4 spd 1966 Fastback 2+2 White w/Red C Code Auto

I've been planning on doing the same thing, just waiting for our budget situation to allow "fun money" expenses.

bill

64.5: 260, 3 sp, a/c, SVO cam, Performer, Holley 390, Pertronix, Hi-Po exhaust, 1.5" front & 1" rear drop, Jacobs wires, Torq D's

66: '93 5.0, C4, a/c, ps, Performer RPM, Holley 600, Pertronix, bench seat

Colt SP1,Sig P220, Moss. 590A1, Marlin 70P

V'ger

1965 Fastback 2+2 Burgundy w/ Black A Code 4 spd 1966 Fastback 2+2 White w/Red C Code Auto

I was thinking these might look good plus they come with green bulb covers which would give you a semi-original look. Auto Meter Street Rod Gauges in Arctic White:

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The same gauges in "designer black" don't look too bad either:
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Then their Phantom gauges aren't bad either:
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Or the Sport Comps:
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But, then VDO isn't bad either....
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or...

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In other words, no I haven't been able to make my mind up. If JME wasn't so outrageous theirs would be a no brainer. I could swear I had heard of someone who put aftermarket gauges into a standard '66 instrument panel but I can't find anything about it. I thought it was in a Mustang Monthly or Mustangs and Fords. IIRC it looked really sweet except that there wasn't room for a tach.

bill

64.5: 260, 3 sp, a/c, SVO cam, Performer, Holley 390, Pertronix, Hi-Po exhaust, 1.5" front & 1" rear drop, Jacobs wires, Torq D's

66: '93 5.0, C4, a/c, ps, Performer RPM, Holley 600, Pertronix, bench seat

Colt SP1,Sig P220, Moss. 590A1, Marlin 70P

V'ger

1965 Fastback 2+2 Burgundy w/ Black A Code 4 spd 1966 Fastback 2+2 White w/Red C Code Auto

Agreed the JME is WAAAAYYYY out there pricewise, but going from billet stock to finished product complete doesn't come cheap.....and apparently theirs is really good quality and total. A lot depends on how much I want to pay for gauges.... really pricey or a good product that works and is still within range of my credit limits; ) I have considered going with the R model bezel for now, and later sell it to someone when I can afford the JME... IF at that point I am not happy with the R. Otherwise it's ralleypak or dashpod. Personally I'd rather have everything right ahead of me (short of HUD).

Got so much to do to this car.... 3 po>>Have you already picked out which gauges you would use?

V'ger

1965 Fastback 2+2 Burgundy w/ Black A Code 4 spd 1966 Fastback 2+2 White w/Red C Code Auto

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