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turbinesurgeon

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I was wondering if there is any aftermarket gauges that fit in the factory 71 to 73 center gauge pod.
 

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I just recently swapped to Autometer gauges in the center pods. I couldn't find any guage kits, so after experimenting with various glues we found one that worked. I can't remember what we used unfortunately.

After wiring them in, I had one person help me hold them in place while I'll positioned them. After sitting overnight they've held great. I drive the car alot and it's been over 4 months since doing this. Looks pretty good.
 

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What size were those gauges you installed.
 

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mach1one said:
I just recently swapped to Autometer gauges in the center pods. I couldn't find any guage kits, so after experimenting with various glues we found one that worked. I can't remember what we used unfortunately.

After wiring them in, I had one person help me hold them in place while I'll positioned them. After sitting overnight they've held great. I drive the car alot and it's been over 4 months since doing this. Looks pretty good.
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I would also like to know what size AutoMeter gauges you used to replace the Speedo & Tach. I've seen it done on the 71-73 Mustangs but, have had no luck finding out what size gauges to buy.
 

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Count me in as wanting to know what size guages.

The oil pressure guage on my Cougar (1973) has been non-op since prior to the P.O's purchase of the car; and the ammeter will be in the same state as soon as I install a 3G alternator.

From what I can tell (not having an available 71-73 Mustang on which to take measurements); the center gauge pod is the same on both models.....
 

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I used the smaller size, 2 1/6" I believe. I know it's not the 2 5/8". I thought I had some pics but I can't find them. I'll try and remember to take some later today and post them.
 

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Bump. I still have the 3 autometer gauges in the factory center gauge pod. I'd like to add an air/fuel and possibly a trans temp gauge. I'm about to put a stereo system in so I don't want to use the head unit area for guages. Anybody experimented with either an a-pillar or possibly dash pad setup for our years?
 
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