As I stated in another thread,I have never sen one of these before,and never knew anyone but Ford made replacement speedometers for these cars.I'm unsure at this moment which one will be listed for sale.I would bet the BBK gauge is more rare than the FMS gauge.One of them will need a new home.I'll think about it.This one is a BBK............
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Insane bro-I've never even heard of that thing existing. That is def a cool find.
I agree.Really cool.It may help finance a project for the Sport.I'm unsure yet what to do.
I guess you'll have to weigh the "cool/unusual" factor vs. the practical side of it. In everyday use, you would only utilize maybe 1/3 of the sweep, with the rest going to waste (maybe ;) )
That's alot of numbers!
i would love to try to peg that needle :evilgrin:
'Practical" has no place with this stuff.Practical is keeping the stock 8 hole,14" wheels.everything stock on these cars,no mods.If you want practical,this thread isn't it,and my Sport is far from it as well.It''s awesome to have something you may never see again in any other Thunderbird or Cougar.Not to say it won't happen,but the odds are,you won't see one.
That´s definately cool find I would put in the sport if I were you and sell the 140 speedo. Cause I have reached 135 with my tbird and if project is done Im hoping to get some bigger numbers. But it´s uniq and almost nobody else have it. So you think what you like most and let the best one be in your sport.
I may swap the 190 into the Sport later today or tomorrow and then see how I like it.If I think I can adapt,the 140 will go on the old auction block minutes later.
................I'm swapping them out now................
......O.K.,I'm done.I'll test drive it tomorrow.The Honda and Beetle are behind my car,and I really don't feel like moving them.Update then,and the decision as to which speedo will have to find a new home.
Are you selling your 140 I'm intrested if you are
I'll know tomorrow.If I do,it'll probably be $400.00 shipped in the lower 48 States.That covers the gauge (19,xxx miles on it),paypal costs,shipping,and packaging.That will turn most away,but,if I have to keep it because it won't sell,that's O.K. with me.It doesn't cost me to store it away.I've sold every one that I've had on ebay within two days (in a 7 day listing),and for more.If it goes to Ebay,the price will jump by $50.00 to cover their costs and PayPal.But it will sell.
It looks good in the dash.I need to make sure it works as it should,then,report my findings and go from there..
Maybe my wording was bad...............
Of course I think this is a cool upgrade for your car Vinnie, it's just a shame you can't ride around with the needle up into those "crooked" numbers too often as a bonus! :brick:
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Would love to know the story behind this, Maybe its from a Pace Car or a mock up car or something and was supposed to be destroyed, but it escaped! lol.
That thing is awsome! I've never seen one before either.
I've thought about contacting BBK and see what they can tell me...if anything.I really think it's strange that it's the only one I've ever seen or heard of.I'd like to have some history on it.
HWY73....your wording is fine,I didn't take any offense.No worries.I like to hear all opinions.It's all good.No worries.
I'll put my 2.73's back in and see what the old girl can do.LOL.
sweet top speed run!
You gotta post pics of it installed in the car, c'mon show us, we're waiting, lol.
Hey Vinnie just send it to me, I'll check it out. Honestly!!
I am going to try it out tomorrow.I haven't even started the Sport today.Not in the mood to go driving...............yeah,I said it.
Vinnie you really are not feeling well are u?
he must not be. hope we all don't catch what he has.
I'm fine,just tired.Long week,plumbing issues at the house.Winter time and no hot water until tomorrow.3 days without it.Busted my watch crystal (need a new watch anyway.I've had the same Ecodrive Citizens watch for 11 years.).Tomorrow,I'll get her out and let the Sport run a little.It was good to just relax today.Glad I swapped the speedo yesterday when I did.About 10 minutes later,the rain poured,and it rained today as well.Supposed to snow AGAIN this week.Full report on the speedometer tomorrow.
That sucks V-man, hope you get your pipes fixed ASAP.
I too had a watch that got busted...a hood fell, and the latch/catch hit the crystal dead on...probably would've gouged my wrist up...my buddy gave me that watch, had some sentimental meaning to it. I still have it around somewhere...still works..or did until the battery finally went kaput.
Hope the speedo works as good as it looks, too!
The watch wasn't a big deal.It was expensive 11 years ago,but,that was 11 years ago.I've never had to put a battery in it,although I have had 5 crystals put in.I may put another one and keep it for when I'm working on the car.I'll grab a new watch this week....after the giant swap meet.I'm getting ready to take my little man to school,and I'll test the speedo.
The speedo works great !!! Now,which way to go with them......
can we see a pic of the bbk installed? lol
I'll grab a pic shortly.I was supposed to meet Jangus to hand over some parts,waited for 20 minutes,no Jangus. We may have misunderstood each other about where we are meeting.I came home in hopes he'd call so I could get his stuff to him.I gave him my cell,but no call.I'm not sure what to do.Maybe I'll go see if he's there yet.Back shortly.
O.K.,we found each other.NICE guy.Really seems to be a good guy to hang with.
Now,on to the spedo.....here it is in the Sport....not sure if it's a permanent fixture yet....
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That definately looks cool Vinnie. Now, your AMP gauge looks like it shows charge, does it actually move? Is the 3G the reason the system shows charge?
My amp gauge never moves.....at all.One day I may go all aftermarket gauges.But that'll be in a year or more.
It really looks good in there. I think it should be a keeper.
If I keep the BBK,then I have to sell the FMS speedo......for $350.00......or the BBK for $325.00...hint hint.......
That´s awesome ! Atleast I like it if I would have buttstuffog cluster then I would definately want to buy it from you but I´m happy with my full digi cluster :D Now you have to look for tach with 10 000 rpms from BBK you never know what have they produced.
Ok, must be the angle, wish we could find a Voltmeter that matched the oem gauges that would fit in that spot.
I have a couple of TC gauge clusters.I'll find some Autometer gauges and fit them in.Not a big deal.Just have to hook everything up and get the speedo to work right.I'm sure there's some kind of "adapter" to fit our speed sensor.I'll probably start buying gauges one at a time when funds allow and start the project and take my time with it.Hook all the wires in the cluster with a plug and make a harness from it so the cluster isn't hardwired,and I can remove it if need be.
Who knows.I didn't even know these speedos were made til a week ago.I doubt I'll replace any more gauges until I start the new cluster assembly.I've said it before,I'd rather have full digi gauges,but that's probably not going to happen.It's a toss up.For me,wiring a completely new gauge cluster from scratch with a new fabbed harness would be better than modifying the current harness.
The gauge harness doesn't effect the running of the vehicle if it was unplugged from the cluster would it?.
When I first put the HO in mine, I didn't have the cluster in...never seemed t bother anything. Although I'd probably guess the alternator may not charge due the shunt through the ammeter circuit, can't say for sure though.
I wonder about that.If I go to all new gauges,I won't ue the factory harness.Although,as i stated,this will be a while,unless I get some wicked good deals on gauges,which may just happen at the swap meet Saturday.I'm also going to be looking for a canton oil pan and pick up.....for cheap (of course).
alt wont charge i had experienced this a few years ago when i made my custom cluster have to connet the two wires together i can give more detail if needed
I'll be posting for details when the time comes.If you tell me now,it'll be long forgotten by the time I need the info.LOL.
lol this is true well i still have all the diagrams n stuff so if u need reference when the time come just lemme know
Will do.Thanks a lot.
That was I was thinking, but wasn't totally sure ;)