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Title: Mustang 140mph speedo question.....
Post by: vinnietbird on December 08, 2006, 08:48:03 PM
I bought the '88 Sport a couple of weeks ago,and it has the full gauges.Finding a 140 mph speedo for our cars is hard enough,and when you do,the price is outrageous.I was wondering if a Mustang 140 mph speedo could be adapted fairly easy if I use a Mustang speedo cable as well.What do you all think?Has anyone tried it?I know it may be shaped a little different on the outer edge of the gauge,but perhaps it could be trimmed a little.
Title: Mustang 140mph speedo question.....
Post by: thundr306 on December 10, 2006, 07:19:15 AM
I had an 85 Turbo Coupe, converted to a 302, that I put a Mustang 140mph speedo and cable in. I remember having to cut out and reseal part of the ductwork behind speedo for the cable. Other than a little tpuppies around the Mustang gauge, it was simple. I wasn't real good at taking pictures back then, but I know somebody here or at NATO has some.
Jim
Title: Mustang 140mph speedo question.....
Post by: vinnietbird on December 10, 2006, 08:48:32 AM
I think I'll get a Mustang gauge and try it out.They're all over E-Bay.As a matter of fact,I've seen a couple of 160mph Mustang police car gauges.Callibrated.
Title: Mustang 140mph speedo question.....
Post by: SSX on December 10, 2006, 06:15:13 PM
You could just convert the 85MPH speedo to a 140MPH one.
http://www.foxthundercats.com/140speedoarchive/
Title: Mustang 140mph speedo question.....
Post by: vinnietbird on December 10, 2006, 08:44:38 PM
Thanks for the link.I'm thinking that looks harder to me than adapting a mustang unit.I'm mechanically inclined,but not electronically inclined.
Title: Mustang 140mph speedo question.....
Post by: thundr306 on December 11, 2006, 04:28:17 PM
Or send it to JeffK and let him do it.
Title: Mustang 140mph speedo question.....
Post by: 84 Fila on December 11, 2006, 07:58:36 PM
How much does he charge to do one?
Title: Mustang 140mph speedo question.....
Post by: thundr306 on December 11, 2006, 08:02:51 PM
I had mine done over a year ago and really can't remember how much. I know it was much less than buying a 140 speedo. I am not sure if he is still doing them.
Jim
Title: Mustang 140mph speedo question.....
Post by: vinnietbird on December 16, 2006, 09:58:52 PM
Who is Jeffk and how do i contact him?Thanks.
Title: Mustang 140mph speedo question.....
Post by: Beau on December 16, 2006, 10:40:07 PM
+2 for interest in how to get in contact with JeffK...
I'd rather pay someone to do it, than to hassle with it myself.