1965 Tach and Oil pressure Pod variations

I know of many changes made to this component during the assembly run, however I was interested in seeing how many original pods are still on the cars and if anyone has photos they could share of their cars. The trimming of the sides to fit the 65 dash VS 66 dash are common differences. My early car has a wider pod at the speaker grill. The replacement pods I have purchased and that being NOS along with repos differ some. I would like to know if any of you have run into this problem.

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Thanks for replying.. Do you know what number car your original Pod came from to replace your repo on #275.. I didn't see a difference in the lower part other than 66's need trimming to clear the drop offs on the dash pad. I'll need to put together more photos of what I have to show some differences I found in mine.. Thanks again for sharing the knowledge..

 

Here are a few variations..
I'll start with what is said to be original..
Top side

Bottom

Front


Top Version 2 semi smooth

Bottom smooth



Reproduction Fiberglass from Valley Ford Parts
Notice the trim cut away on bottom for a 66 dash
Top rear

Top rear

Front

Another
Top with rough texture
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Rear or inside

 

Mustang Plus advertises their pod as fiberglass! http://www.mustangsplus.com/xcart/product.php?productid=2155&cat=2401&bestseller=Y&js=n

 

Just wanting to refresh this topic.. Would love to find a good photo of an early original pod!!!

 

I've had the photos for a long time... I own the pod shown last.. and a few more that are not pictured...I think that first pod was sold on ebay...I know the third one is a reproduction showing a white label laid in the glass( Valley Ford Parts )... Neither one of these are for a early car.. The outline of my original pod is much wider and completely different from reproductions...Many photos don't show the top side very well in vintage photos...Using the outline where my pod was mounted gives me the dimensions before it was distorted and cracked.I guess from age and the sun... I know there were changes made during the 65 model year but I don't know what cars received the different versions..I am probably going to restore my old pod.. Just would like to see an original in the original shape.

I have outlined the shape difference in this pod to resemble the non tapered sides of the top of an original in this photo

 

Thanks Brant
I know the original isn't plastic..but it was thin and many warped early on as you said!! I have the old one but many pieces were broken from the edges and the original shape is outlined on my dash... just thought if anyone has a vintage photo showing the top as new would be great.. You are probably right that there are not any left original because they were kinda crapy.. but early cars had a lot of stuff different and made up on a whim to get the production thing going..

Any photo you can share would be much appreciated!!

 

Send me a private message and I'll post them for you.