[Wildhorse65]

Have any of you attempted to fabricate your own gauge cluster bezel for round gauges? I know you can find them now for under $200 then add your gauges, but with the money I have already spent in the past 12 months for this build, as well as liking to do things myself, I am looking at modifying my original ‘65 bezel to just use the mounting ring, and either doing the center from aluminum, or a piece of carbon fiber sheet. CF would look killer as I already have a real CF steering wheel and shift knob. Just curious of you guys who are experimental like myself

 

[RTM]

i was searching for gauges when I had some down time at work today and saw something offered by Autometer that may make it easier. I have not researched it much more than this so it may not be the best option.

https://www.autometer.com/direct-fit-dash-insert-mustang-65-66-5-gauge.html

 

[tom991]

I saw this a while back but never got prices,

Now 1965 Mustang Owners with the ?Falcon? Style Gauge Cluster can Enjoy the Accuracy of Dakota Digital?s VHX Gauges - MSSD | Mustang Shop San Diego

 

[rusty1161]

I used a repro 65 GT bezel and dremeled the openings to fit 2 1/16” and 4” Speedhuts. I like the way it came out.

Rusty

 

[LastDeadLast]

I installed a Speedhut 4" speedo and 2-5/8" gauges in a 65 GT bezel. All front mounted into the bezel. The larger size and full sweep gauges make them really easy to read.

I didn't need to use an adapter to make them fit. I just used a hole saw to drill out the holes and used a dremel to trim the plastic from the back to allow them to mount... pretty easy actually.

-Shannon

 

[cheapbastard]

I used a repro 65 GT bezel and dremeled the openings to fit 2 1/16” and 4” Speedhuts. I like the way it came out.

Rusty

Looks really good!

 

[cheapbastard]

I installed a Speedhut 4" speedo and 2-5/8" gauges in a 65 GT bezel. All front mounted into the bezel. The larger size and full sweep gauges make them really easy to read.

I didn't need to use an adapter to make them fit. I just used a hole saw to drill out the holes and used a dremel to trim the plastic from the back to allow them to mount... pretty easy actually.

-Shannon

This looks really good too!

 

[Wildhorse65]

I might actually do this.

 

[cheapbastard]

Anyone modify the stock Falcon bezel?

 

[Brent]

I used the stock '66 bezel, with an adapter plate, to install Autometer 2-1/16" gauges but with the OEM speedo. Had to fab up the wiring to use the lights internal to the Autometer gauges and epoxy in LED's to light the speedo/high-beam, since the backing plate isn't used. I have approx 500 miles on it and def good with the install!

Adapter:
https://www.boeseengineering.com/Shop/ford/chevy-car-parts/1965-1966-ford-mustang/1965-1966-ford-mustange/1965-1966-ford-mustang-billet-aluminum-adapter-panels

 

[cheapbastard]

I used the stock '66 bezel, with an adapter plate, to install Autometer 2-1/16" gauges but with the OEM speedo. Had to fab up the wiring to use the lights internal to the Autometer gauges and epoxy in LED's to light the speedo/high-beam, since the backing plate isn't used. I have approx 500 miles on it and def good with the install!

Adapter:
https://www.boeseengineering.com/Shop/ford/chevy-car-parts/1965-1966-ford-mustang/1965-1966-ford-mustange/1965-1966-ford-mustang-billet-aluminum-adapter-panels

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Looks good!