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Quote from: J_Speegle on August 10, 2021, 09:23:06 PM

Quote from: J_Speegle on August 10, 2021, 04:48:15 AM
Is that an extra small hole in the back of the case behind where the amp gauge is inserted?

After looking at more examples the small "extra" hole would be for the oil pressure tube. But don't see that hole on originals though don't have allot of those pictures. Anyone see this or is this a case again of a reproducer "improving" the original


Kyle you didn't happen to reverse the picture you posted of the housing did you?

Maybe I'm turned around looking at all the pictures  but if that hole was meant for the oil pressure hose on the OP's housing doesn't that put that gauge on the opposite side?  Not sure if we should continue here or start a new thread

OP's housing is at the top of both of the following






Interesting shot below (still opposite from the OP's picture) and it may be just the angle but here is a side shot showing the oil pressure line going to the drivers side gauge pod but appears its going through of the housing. In the picture above (bottom one) shows that one with the oil pressure hose routed through the square housing opening. Two version?  Owner alteration? This should get some additional comments

Thank you very much, J_speeglo

So my guages pod is an old reproduction or original
Yes me to I think that the small extra hole would be for the oil pressure tube.
Yes we should continue here.

Here are some more photos.

Kyle

Quote from: J_Speegle on August 10, 2021, 05:23:12 PM

Quote from: Richstang on August 09, 2021, 10:59:43 PM
I believe early cars had no screws in the center face plate, while later cars did.
When that change happened, I don't know.

As a follow up to earlier comments

IMO it is likely/possibly there was a short period of time where both were in stock as old inventory was being used up and new was available. Looking at my collection of data I have come up with likely a soft running change around car #170-#210. Have about 200 examples after that point with about 1% (month or more apart) deviation represented by orphan and likely non-original gauge clusters

Unfortunately don't have clear pictures of all of the 1400 cars I have pictures of this detail

Just trying to help

Thanks JD,
So My guages pod is reproduction?

Quote from: Bob Gaines on August 10, 2021, 11:38:28 AM
I would check with Branda performance and see if they sell any plates with out the screws.If not you may have to fabricate one . The one without screws is slightly larger because it is wedged in between the pods for a interference fit. Worst case scenario go with the one with the screws. It isn't set in stone that yours would be without screws.Yet anyway. Details can evolve with more evidence. FYI if using screws they need to be slotted counter sunk type that are black oxide finish.

Hi again Bob,
Yes please check me at Branda performance about the plate.
I think is a bit problem to make it without screws in the plate plus the other modifications?
I prefer to find a original complete pod even with the guages.
Kyle.

Quote from: Bill on August 10, 2021, 11:32:05 AM

Quote from: Kyle on August 10, 2021, 11:12:10 AM

Were can I find original complete guage pod with guages with no screws on the face plate?
Kyle.

A post in the  want to buy subforum https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?board=51.0  is highly suggested. Plenty of parts collectors/seller lurk there.

Bill

Thanks Bill,
I will make a post Wanted for guages pod.
Kyle.

Quote from: JD on August 10, 2021, 08:53:14 AM

Quote from: Kyle on August 10, 2021, 08:22:21 AM
My Shelby 67 Is early vin#0348.
So for my car need's to be without no screws in the center face plate ?
Kyle.

That could be, not sure a definite time has been established on when that change occurred.

Quote from: Bob Gaines on August 10, 2021, 09:50:37 AM

Quote from: Kyle on August 10, 2021, 08:22:21 AM
My Shelby 67 Is early vin#0348.
So for my car need's to be without no screws in the center face plate ?
Kyle.

It would be more likely without screws then with screws IMO. Your car was built close to the change over for that detail I think.

So to be correct my guage pod needs to be with no screws on the face plate?
Is these are reproduction or original?
Were can I find original complete guage pod with guages with no screws on the face plate?
Kyle.

My Shelby 67 Is early vin#0348.
So for my car need's to be without no screws in the center face plate ?
Kyle.

Yes I think that hole at the back is a past owners modification.
I don't know why.

Anyone know if it is original or reproduction please?

Here are some more photo.
Kyle.

I have this Shelby guages pod and I don't know if it is original or reproduction.
Thanks Kyle.

I need all original parts 2X4 Cobra air cleaner , dual point distributor (C5AF) dated late 1966 , FE 390GT or 428PI exhaust manifolds dated late 1966 , rear antiwrap up snubbers , pinion snubber , front 2 piece nose fiberglass , C7ZA engine mounts insulators and Big block radiator for automatic dated late 1966.

Thanks Kyle.

Bob,sorry I'm not sure if it was a 2 piece nose or 1 piece. The tail light panel, trunk lid and all scoops from the backside is all fiberglass cloth pattern If I make a 2 piece nose it would not be with a correct backside pattern ?

Ok so the extra holes was made by past owners. If my car was with 2 piece grill and 2 piece nose it has a Shelby GT500 emblem please ? Were can I find 2 piece nose and a hood with steel frame ?

Yes me to the grill most likely is correct to the car.
Do you think that the backside of the bracket latch was all with the cut openings from Shelby factory or was from past owners? If the front nose was 2 piece this grill is correct for it or it needs to be 1 piece grill please?

Ok thanks Bob , yes my the trunklid is with steel frame.
Here is some photos of my grill that I think it is the original to the car.

Wanted: I need a dual point distributor C5AF-12127-E dated late 1966 , exhaust manifolds FE dated late 1966 and rear antiwrap up snubbers all for a Mustang 1967 Shelby GT500 please?