Considering a 66 Mustang GT dash assembly

[SASSY]

I've been thinking about converting the dash in Sassy to a 66 Mustang GT.
If you want to post negative thoughts go ahead but I'd really be interested in thoughts and ideas of a positive nature.
Considering for 3 or so reasons, need a dash pad, want a decent bezel and really like look of it.
I haven't thought if I would replace the metal dash or modify mine or if the Mustang dash pad is too wide.
If you have a 65-6 Stang would you measure how wide the pad is?
Look forward to your input.

[SASSY]

Seeing something like this with a Caliente emblem on the glove box door and some red paint somehow.

[Joe Travers]

I always loved the '67-'68 Mustang dashboard layout but probably no room for fit?
Speedo dial on left, tach on right.

Joe

[poboyjo65]

Why wouldn't you use a comet dash pad? or is that some of the part you really like the look of?

[SASSY]

The GT dash pad is really the draw for me plus the cost of bezels etc.
I like the 67-8s as well but way too different.

[A/FX]

Why not have your dash pad recovered? You probably could still fit the GT gauge bezel in your steel dash. I had my dash pad recovered in leather with a French stitch along the leading edge. Just a thought……
Jim

[Boss/Cyclone]

I have a 66 fastback. From the edge of the metal dash, end to end about 53". If you need something more precise let me know. Just did a quick measurement. I think it would look good in your car. I considered doing this same thing in my 65 Cyclone since my original stuff looks bad and a new 66 camera case finish bezel is so cheap and looks good. My dash pad in my Mustang is a little warped on the ends, it is probably the original. It was in the car when I bought it in 1984.

[Boss/Cyclone]

By the way the 65 Mustang dash pad is very similar, but does not have the little devider pieces that drop down on either side of the radio.

[SASSY]

Thanks for the input Jim I like your dash for sure.
Thanks Boss that'll give me a starting point.
The dividers are what does it for me.
Edit
Went out and measured the Comet dash pad. I got 53.5" so very close.

[Boss/Cyclone]

Edit
Went out and measured the Comet dash pad. I got 53.5" so very close.

Seems close enough to be able to make it work. 1/4 inch on each side should not even be noticeable.

[Joe Travers]

I like the 67-8s as well but way too different.

So is that engine under your hood......
If anyone can pull it off, it's you.
But yeah, probably too wide compared to '65-'66.

Joe

[poboyjo65]

Looking at the metal part, the biggest differences that I can see is around the glove box. it looks like the stang has a frenched in area on both sides of the opening;


but maybe you could space the lid back far enough for it to work. if anybody can I know it'd be you Fred.
also you would have your holes to fill where the comet dash bezels attach.
the rest all looks identical . I've seen several 65 comets using the mustang bezel .

[SASSY]

Thanks for the input. Been occupied with this knee replacement so haven't been around much.