Going from Standard to Pony Interior

[4MuscleMachines]

Need info, do the door panels from a 1965 pony style interior mount directly into a Mustang with a standard interior? What about the window cranks and door handles? Are the positions the same?

Thx.

 

[dennis112]

Need info, do the door panels from a 1965 pony style interior mount directly into a Mustang with a standard interior? What about the window cranks and door handles? Are the positions the same?

Thx.

It is a direct swap--no relocating any of the holes.

Need to drill 1 hole at the rear of the door for a screw. The pony has its own type of retaining clip. Readily available through aftermarket.

Door handle mechanism is different--it's longer. Readily available through aftermarket.

Are you tall? The pony pistol grip door handle sticks out quite a distance. It interfered with my knee when I speed shifted my 4 speed Mustang, I ended up reinstalling the stock handle mechanism and door handle in the pony panel. I think I used some washers for proper spacing. Here is a comparison shot:

Window handle mechanism is identical to the standard interior so no problems there.

Another thing to consider is the the arm rest is different and will require an L shaped bracket to attach it to the door. The door should have holes already for it and you will need to add the clip on nuts.

You will also need to add the pony door cups and the cup pads. A special chrome excrusion (sp) is used under the pony pistol grip handle. Don't forget the inner and outer C shaped chrome trim, it doesn't come with the door panel. Again, readily available through the aftermarket, although expensive. I usually find mine at swap meets--about $50 to do both doors.

Here is a photo of my 65' with standard door handle:

The shiny circle on the chrome trim (on the left verticle part of the chrome) is where the new screw mentioned above needs added.

 

[4MuscleMachines]

Thanks Dennis, I couldn't have asked for more info or a better reply...you answered everything along with pictures!

 

[tos]

CJ PONY PARTS OUT OF PA. HAS A COMPLETE CONVERSION KIT INCLUDING SEAT FOAM FOR THE PONY STYLE SEAT CAUSE THEY ARE DIFFERENT FROM STANDARD SEAT FOAM.