Author Topic: What size of gauge do I need to convert a '70 bezel to autometer ? (Read 541 times)

70_Fastback · « **on:** August, 27, 2008, 06:58:03 AM »

I know the Tack and speedo will need to be 5" - but what about the smaller ones? Are they 2-1/16 or 2-5/8?

There used to be a link, on that "other" site, to a guy who had a nice tutorial on installing the gauges in the bezel.

Fast68back · « **Reply #1 on:** August, 27, 2008, 07:13:30 AM »

Check the tech board here, there may be a link. I used 2 5/8 on my '68

Fast68back · « **Reply #2 on:** August, 27, 2008, 07:29:53 AM »

Google search found this site, its says 2 5/8 as well

http://www.autoworksracing.com/70_mustang_gauges.htm

70_Fastback · « **Reply #3 on:** August, 27, 2008, 07:34:13 AM »

I thought I remembered it being the 2-5/8" as well. I just came across a smoking deal for some new autometers, but they are only 2-1/16". Probably to small to make fit in my bezel...

daveSanborn · « **Reply #4 on:** August, 27, 2008, 07:37:09 AM »

What kind of Autometers and what kind of deal?

70_Fastback · « **Reply #5 on:** August, 27, 2008, 07:40:25 AM »

Autometer sport comp, black face, 2-1/16" oil, temp, & volt. new in box here locally. $45

Fast68back · « **Reply #6 on:** August, 27, 2008, 07:41:59 AM »

Try egauges.com, they are not much, if any more than that.

these are 2 1/16

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/958894/2

BUT, I think this is the site your looking for

http://www.geocities.com/kvinkler/gauges/page_01.htm

Waffles · « **Reply #7 on:** August, 27, 2008, 08:00:41 AM »

Yeah I am wantng to do this but with Moon Equipment guages (I'd prefer clay smith cams Mr Horsepower, but they dont friggin make them) or with the autometer... do you have a special housing? let me know if you figure something out on how to make it work with a 70 bezel because I will be doing this too.

daveSanborn · « **Reply #8 on:** August, 27, 2008, 11:11:34 AM »

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Autometer sport comp, black face, 2-1/16" oil, temp, & volt. new in box here locally. $45

$45 for the set? That's a very good price. As long as you understand that these are the cheapest series gauges that Autometer sells/markets/manufacturers.

The Phantom series are more than that... each. The new Cobalt series are twice that and more.

70_Fastback · « **Reply #9 on:** August, 27, 2008, 11:17:40 AM »

yeah, I know it's the bottom end ones - but I like the basic black guage. To me it fits better, with less contrast to my semi-stock interior.

Plus I'm not rich by any means. :-\