Would the black carbon fiber blend in with the standard black glove compartment door?
Maybe the bezel can be painted black?

Last edited by Stevo (9/06/2019 10:46 PM)

Don wrote:

lots of choices here but a little pricey 

https://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=434/mode=cat/cat434.htm

I think Chaplin's is the winner for me. I like the way the two main gauges are in the center and then the other gauges are around the two main gauges. I think that is the ideal look I am after.
Chaplin, would you know if the hole sizes in the bezel are standard, or do you have to go with specific gauges?

Stevo wrote:

Don wrote:

lots of choices here but a little pricey 

https://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=434/mode=cat/cat434.htm

I think Chaplin's is the winner for me. I like the way the two main gauges are in the center and then the other gauges are around the two main gauges. I think that is the ideal look I am after.
Chaplin, would you know if the hole sizes in the bezel are standard, or do you have to go with specific gauges?

The bezel takes standard sized gauges. The holes for the 2 large gauges are 3 3/8" and the holes for the small gauges take gauges that are  2 1/16" or 2 1/8" (depends on gauge brand).

There are other 6-gauge bezels that come in black or camera case finish, but they all seem to have the gauges in a straight line instead of staggered like the MTF bezel. I think the look of the staggered gauges is a little more interesting, but I think the 6-gauges in a straight line is still a big improvement over stock.


If you want a black bezel, I think this (or something like this- this one is nice, but very spendy) would be perfect.  The first link below looks closest in appearance to my set up.

https://www.stang-aholics.com/i-24187602-65-66-mustang-billet-aluminum-6-gauge-panel-polished-w-camera-insert.html

Street or Track offers one too.
https://www.streetortrack.com/1965-66-Mustang-Custom-6-Hole-Instrument-Bezel-Black-pr-24709.html

 
A less expensive version
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/Mustang/Gauges/Custom-Instrument-Cluster-Bezels/6-Gauge-Custom-Dash-Instrument-Bezel-Black-1965-1966-Mustang.axd

You may find some others with some more googling.

My car had pony interior originally.
New replacement gauge panel.
Customized to my idea of modern.
No Tachometer.
Budget friendly too.
My car is not restored.
It’s your car, modify to your desire.
BillyC has a nice setup too.

Last edited by Nos681 (9/08/2019 8:29 AM)

Chaplin wrote:

I just took a look at MTF's website and the carbon fiber is a gray carbon fiber- I don't think that's what you want. You should give Rich at MTF a call and ask him about painting one- I am sure it can be done. He can tell you what paint to use and he might even be able to paint one for you.

I think this is a great idea Chaplin. I will contact them and see if they can paint one black. Thanks!
 

I would like to insert a comment. 

I have two large gauges - speedo & tach - on my '15GT.  I had to adjust the wheel up more than I like because my hands obscured part of each gauge.  the speedo was covered from above 60mph and the tach below about 4,000 rpm.  So I had to move my head around to see them, which is not the best way to drive.  I mostly drive with hands at 10-2.  9-3 is better but less comfortable - My hands slide up back to 10-2.  I don't like looking down to the tach and only seeing my thumbs.

A stock steering wheel is usually larger than the new ones we install, so there is not as much of a problem there.

So, my recommendation is that you verify gauge visibility when you go to double gauges and a smaller wheel.  No point in having that beautiful gauge cluster and then find you can't see it!

Last edited by lowercasesteve (9/09/2019 2:47 PM)

http://www.hyepo.com/HyePo-G22-Comp-II-Black-on-Black_p_74.html

Here’s what I have in my 65 GT. Some of the bash folks have seen it first hand. Works great with my tilt steering. Gauges are made in America 🇺🇸 Very nice to have tach & speedo side by side + easy to see 😉

Jwarley wrote:

http://www.hyepo.com/HyePo-G22-Comp-II-Black-on-Black_p_74.html

Here’s what I have in my 65 GT. Some of the bash folks have seen it first hand. Works great with my tilt steering. Gauges are made in America 🇺🇸 Very nice to have tach & speedo side by side + easy to see 😉

Hey, I like this as another option too. USA made is always a win in my books too.
Are you able to post a picture of it installed? I have a standard steering column with standard steering wheel. Will visibility be an issue?
 

Dakota Digital Gauges in my 69 Mustang that I installed this last spring. 

well when I figure out how to get the pic in here You can see my 65 gauge set.

Cab4word67, when I right click, view image, your pic displays. Nice!

Last edited by 50vert (9/12/2019 8:46 PM)

I run Windows 10.  No issues.

MS wrote:

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My 66 one-off gauges.  Only regret is the difference in light color even though all same brand and bought at same time

 
That's really nice Steve. Did you have a night time picture so we can better see what you mean?