• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

Autometer Speedo

  • Thread starter Thread starter 67efivert
  • Start date Start date Jan 14, 2004
6

67efivert

Member
Jan 26, 2003
348
0
16
lincolnton nc
Jan 14, 2004
#1
  • Jan 14, 2004
  • #1
im putting all autometer gagues im 67 vert i havent got the speedo its on back order (go figure) anyway does the stock speedo cable work with it or do i need a special cable and anyone got any idea what gear im gonna need with a t5 3.80 gears and a 27 inch wheel thanks for the help
 
1

1969mach1351

Member
Apr 18, 2003
285
0
16
Sacramento, CA
Jan 15, 2004
#2
  • Jan 15, 2004
  • #2
My Autometer speedo works with the 69 cable. It doesn't really snap in or anything it kinda just sits there but it works fine. It bounces some until about 30 MPH. I dont have a T5 but did change gear ratio, I just did some math and figured how far off it is so I know what speed I'm going.
 

burnout289

Founding Member
Jan 3, 2002
1,000
0
36
sun diego
Jan 15, 2004
#3
  • Jan 15, 2004
  • #3
i thought autometer made cables or adapters of some sort. what method are you using to fit the gauges? and is it the big 5" speedo? i'm in limbo with mine, but i am doing the autometer set in my dash. if you need any ideas, foghorn had some good pics of how he got his in. ultrastang did it as well.
 

Edbert

Founding Member
Jul 13, 2002
3,548
32
109
Austin TX
Jan 15, 2004
#4
  • Jan 15, 2004
  • #4
I did the same thing in my '67 vert and chose the elctronic speedo. It has the bility to be calibrated on demand by the driver. My car had too many variables to even want to TRY and find the right cable-gears (wrong wheels, tires, tranny, ring-and-pinion, etc.).

Since they have not shipped your speedo yet you can probaly change the order
 
G

gp001

Founding Member
Jun 30, 2001
4,401
0
66
So. Cal.
Jan 15, 2004
#5
  • Jan 15, 2004
  • #5
The easiest solution to the cable is to go to the auto parts store and ask them for a cable of similar length to yours that has the screw on ends at both ends. I think I used one from a late 70s vette
 

Edbert

Founding Member
Jul 13, 2002
3,548
32
109
Austin TX
Jan 15, 2004
#6
  • Jan 15, 2004
  • #6
burnout289 said:
what method are you using to fit the gauges? and is it the big 5" speedo? i'm in limbo with mine, but i am doing the autometer set in my dash. if you need any ideas, foghorn had some good pics of how he got his in. ultrastang did it as well.
Click to expand...
http://www.edbert.net/gauges.htm
 

burnout289

Founding Member
Jan 3, 2002
1,000
0
36
sun diego
Jan 15, 2004
#7
  • Jan 15, 2004
  • #7
Edbert said:
http://www.edbert.net/gauges.htm
Click to expand...
nice! i only have the fuel gauge for now and a friend is giving me a Voltmeter, but both are 2 1/16" and i really like the cleaner look of the 2 5/8". i hadn't thought of cutting the AutoMeter bezel off....hmmm. *sound of gears turning in my head*
 

Glen's 1965 5.0

Founding Member
Feb 5, 2001
477
0
0
Tomball,Texas
Jan 15, 2004
#8
  • Jan 15, 2004
  • #8
Electric speedo was the way to go for me also. Love it.
 
6

67efivert

Member
Jan 26, 2003
348
0
16
lincolnton nc
Jan 15, 2004
#9
  • Jan 15, 2004
  • #9
mine is similar to Edbert's dash but with black gauges and a camera case pod and i used 2 1/6 litle gauges im using the mechanical speedo because its 100$ cheaper and it should be in alredy im gonna pick it up tomm i hope thanks and my cable alredy has screw down ends hopefully it will work
 
6

67efivert

Member
Jan 26, 2003
348
0
16
lincolnton nc
Jan 16, 2004
#10
  • Jan 16, 2004
  • #10
got the speedo today and loks like the stock cable will work just fine
now i got to buy that since mine seems to have grown legs
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Drivetrain Autometer Speedo Cable for T5
  • cbac89
  • Feb 15, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
191
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 15, 2025
AeroCoupe
K
3.8 T5 & Bellhousing to 1987 Lincoln 5.0
  • ks65stang
  • Mar 2, 2026
  • Other Auto Tech
Replies
3
Views
239
Other Auto Tech Mar 3, 2026
Noobz347
Drivetrain Speedo gear ate itself
  • keel
  • Aug 15, 2024
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
698
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 15, 2024
AeroCoupe
R
Drivetrain Clutch
  • Robman8028
  • Jun 29, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
224
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 2, 2025
AeroCoupe
New Member with a 1992
  • Clutchfork
  • Oct 18, 2025
  • The Welcome Wagon
Replies
5
Views
258
The Welcome Wagon Oct 19, 2025
Clutchfork
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?