Awesome thanks everyone. Has anyone here tried painting or taping the inside of the stock 65 gauge housing? I've seen a few guys do it on their 73-87 chevy clusters man what a difference. Also Bullet Bob haven't actually seen the mod for the gas gauge that you've made. On that note I was molling around the idea of adding a low fuel light to my car. I wasn't sure if I should get a later sending unit for convenience package mustangs. And if I'd need to buy a aftermarket switch like I've seen offered for the 67-69 Camaros.

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Bullet Bob wrote:

True74yamaha wrote:

Awesome thanks everyone. Has anyone here tried painting or taping the inside of the stock 65 gauge housing? I've seen a few guys do it on their 73-87 chevy clusters man what a difference. Also Bullet Bob haven't actually seen the mod for the gas gauge that you've made. On that note I was molling around the idea of adding a low fuel light to my car. I wasn't sure if I should get a later sending unit for convenience package mustangs. And if I'd need to buy a aftermarket switch like I've seen offered for the 67-69 Camaros.

Do you know of a source for the low fuel warning sender?  The originals used a special sender as far as I know.  Wsinsley on this forum has made a few and he may have one available.  His work great with a stock sender and also have an adjustable CVR on the same board so you can calibrate the gauge to actually tell you something.  You might PM him and then PM me your email adddy and I'll forward the Gas Gauge Gage instructions/templates that allow you to set your sender/gauge up to show empty when you get down to two or three gallons.  Then you adjust Walt's circuit to turn on a warning light at the same point.  It's saved my fanny a couple of times when I wasn't paying attention.
 

Awesome thank you so much again Bullet Bob. I havent found a source for the low fuel light module or what ever it is. I can purchase the stock sending unit online from rock auto. The low fuel module I have found works for 67 and 68-69 camaros. They advertise is as kinda a universal low fuel light module. 

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True74yamaha wrote:

RTM wrote:

I admire those that are good with wiring. You guys make it look so easy.

I’ve been trying to decide if I should have my stock harness reworked and updated to accept ac or install a completely new wiring setup. I’m not an electrician and only know enough to get myself in trouble.

Go for it wire that bad boy up ive been able to find nearly all wiring terminals and connectors for my 65. I even have a ton of extra parts if you are interested I could help ya out building the harness. 

 
I just might hold you to that offer.

When ever anyone wants help I'm willing to lend a helping hand. Plus I love old cars I cant get enough of them.

RTM wrote:

I admire those that are good with wiring. You guys make it look so easy.

I’ve been trying to decide if I should have my stock harness reworked and updated to accept ac or install a completely new wiring setup. I’m not an electrician and only know enough to get myself in trouble.

The Vintage A/C system does not use any existing wiring to operate.  You do need to connect to the battery with Vintage supplied wiring (and circuit breaker) and to the ignition switch.  I connected the circuit breaker to the battery side of the starter solenoid.  So, there isn't any additional load on the OEM wiring.
 

True74yamaha wrote:

Awesome thanks everyone. Has anyone here tried painting or taping the inside of the stock 65 gauge housing? I've seen a few guys do it on their 73-87 chevy clusters man what a difference. Also Bullet Bob haven't actually seen the mod for the gas gauge that you've made. On that note I was molling around the idea of adding a low fuel light to my car. I wasn't sure if I should get a later sending unit for convenience package mustangs. And if I'd need to buy a aftermarket switch like I've seen offered for the 67-69 Camaros.

I did on my 65 with factory 5 gauge setup.  The only part I didn’t repaint was the panel that was painted to make the lighting even across the gauges.  I replaced my bezel and painted the backside flat white.  The chrome plating does not reflect light as well.  Thank goodness for old magazine articles that used to read.

Just be gentle and prepare for broken plastic if plan to reuse original bezel.  Also watch for small pieces of rubber, foam, and the cardboard turn signal tubes.  Mine was very tired so it was replaced.

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To be honest I don’t know enough about what I need or what I want to answer any of the questions.   I’m pretty sure I would like to keep the factory firewall plugs.   After market instrument cluster and of course AC which appears to not be an issue.

So I’m open to any advice or options.

Im sorta at a loss I cant decide what center console to use in my car. I have a humphugger with dual cup holders it fits nice between my 13' GT Seats I just am trying to decided if I want to keep it and modify it for my ebrake handle, or if I should buy a new center console that has the ebrake integrated into the design of the console. I have a 2015 Mustang and I like the styling of the console im debating buying one and installing it in my 1965 Mustang.  I will still have to modify either console I want to install my power window and lock switch in my center console I think. 

RTM wrote:

True74yamaha wrote:

RTM wrote:

To be honest I don’t know enough about what I need or what I want to answer any of the questions. I’m pretty sure I would like to keep the factory firewall plugs. After market instrument cluster and of course AC which appears to not be an issue.

So I’m open to any advice or options.

 
Are you looking to do a modern sound system or any modern conveniences?

 
A simple sound system but not over the top. I would like to install an upgraded headlight system too.

Bob, PM me your email addy and I'll shoot you some diagrams to give some food of thought.

BB1

 I was wondering what size diameter is a 1965-66 mustang clock, and tachometer? I  have always wanted to build a custom cluster but with stock gauges. The fomoco gauges just look so much cooler than aftermarket. 

Just providing a status update on my fuse panel instillation.  Wiring is done, completed testing the circuits, still need to clean things up.
Two pics are from "in progress" stage, and one pic is the fuse panel installed in the glove box.

Very cool install BobE thanks for sharing!

Bob E:  That's a very nice PDB...or would that be called a Power Distribution Panel....either way does it have a source/name?  Very nice install