First Generation Ford Mustang Instrument Panel

1st-Generation Mustang Instrument Panels

Collectors acknowledge the Ford Mustang as the ultimate pony car. In the early 1960s, designers at Ford wanted to engineer a lightweight, affordable vehicle that appealed to young audiences. This desire spawned the idea of the Classic Mustang series. These releases provided consumers four seats and European exterior styles that stood out from other performance options on the market.

From the moment Classic Mustangs were available for purchase, racing fans visited dealerships across the country to catch a glimpse of the next big thing in the automotive world. Classic Mustangs kick-started the pony car movement that would influence automakers like Chevrolet and Dodge. If you own a 1965-1973 Mustang, Top Flight Automotive will help you rejuvenate the cabin technology you use frequently. Shop our first-generation Mustang instrument panels and accessories to get the most out of your investment.

The Importance of 1st-Generation Mustang Instrument Clusters

An instrument panel or cluster describes the dials and gauges that drivers use to operate a vehicle. Cars, trucks and other automobiles have instrument panels so that vehicle owners can stay in the know about travel speeds, engine temperatures and trip distances.

Ensuring that your Classic Mustang instrument panel is in working order boosts your performance car’s value. It’s impossible to drive a 1965-1973 Mustang safely without having information about its engine, gas tank and oil pressure available in real-time. Top Flight Automotive allows you to eliminate concerns about the status of your first-generation Mustang release with replacement pieces and upgrade assemblies for your favorite ride.

When to Consider 1st-Generation Mustang Instrument Panel Replacements

Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) instrument panels of the Classic Mustang era feature several moving parts. From gauge needles to trip numbers, there’s a chance your factory instrument cluster from the 1960s or 1970s shows wear and tear. Classic Mustang instrument clusters were well-assembled within the Ford factory. Still, individual gauges or the entire assembly can die out thanks to moisture exposure, ultraviolet (UV) rays, temperature shifts and cabin vibrations.

Turn to Top Flight Automotive for first-generation Mustang instrument cluster parts if the following happens to you:

  • Gauges flicker after starting the vehicle.
  • Instrument panel readouts appear incorrect.
  • The entire instrument panel stops working.
  • Select gauges are unresponsive.
  • Panel lenses crack or show scratches.
  • Instrument cluster trims and surfaces fade.

Upgrade Your 1st-Generation Mustang Instrument Panel With Top Flight Automotive

A 1965-1973 Ford Mustang is worth keeping in your pony car collection. The Top Flight Automotive experts know that Classic Mustang owners want to keep their vehicles in like-new condition. We partner with world-class manufacturers to bring you various aftermarket parts for an authentic or custom cabin appearance. 

Find everything from first-generation Mustang instrument panel wiring and gauges to LED upgrade products when you shop at Top Flight Automotive. We’ve got one of the most extensive inventories of Mustang parts online, showcasing merchandise from brands like ACP, Dakota Digital, Mr. Mustang and Intellitronix.

1965-1973 1st-Generation Mustang Instrument Panel Lenses

Are you finding it difficult to read the gauges across your Classic Mustang instrument panel? Top Flight Automotive makes it possible to erase imperfections on plastic pieces with replacement lenses. We carry budget-friendly solutions from ACP available in the same shapes and sizes as factory originals.

Our professionals stock multi-piece sets. These kits come with durable faceplates for speedometers, engine temperature readouts and other gauges on your 1965-1973 Mustang instrument panel. The days of dealing with chips, scrapes and yellowing instrument faceplates are long gone when you place an order for our solutions that take moments to install.

1965-1973 1st-Generation Mustang Instrument Panel Wiring

Top Flight Automotive is your source for Classic Mustang instrument panel wiring for situations in which your OEM wiring harness frays or takes damage. Power up your 1960s or 1970s Mustang instrument cluster using products from Auto Accessories of America and Mr. Mustang. Select wiring products connect to your vehicle’s firewall and pair with corresponding sending units for accurate oil pressure readouts.

Take advantage of plug-and-play wiring kits to save yourself hours of splicing. Change out your factory panel harness for consistent backlighting. One of our representatives will explain your options for wiring kits compatible with OEM and aftermarket instrument panel offerings.

1965-1973 Classic Mustang Replacement Gauges

A faulty instrument panel gauge can be an eyesore behind the wheel. Browse our Scott Drake replacements for a drop-in fit. Finally, you can recreate your OEM instrument panel with pieces that look just like the components that came from the Ford factory more than five decades ago. We carry the following gauges for Classic Mustangs:

  • Speedometers
  • Engine temperature readouts
  • Fuel gauges
  • Clock faces
  • Alternator amperage gauges
  • Oil pressure gauges

1965-1973 1st-Generation Mustang OEM-Style Instrument Clusters

Top Flight Automotive introduces customers to complete instrument panel assemblies in case your OEM installation is beyond repair. Achieve a factory-fresh appearance inside the cabin with OEM-inspired instrument clusters made by Dakota Digital. Listings on our online store follow the same five-gauge layout based on your Mustang’s production year.

Dakota Digital manufactures clusters that look as if they’re from the 1960s and 1970s. Still, each order features technology advancements like LED backlights for visibility. RTX Series installations mount behind your stock instrument panel bezels for incredible restoration results. Implementing these clusters is the easiest way to upgrade all of your Classic Mustang gauges at once without sacrificing the technology features you’re used to in the 21st Century.

1965-1970 Classic Mustang LED Digital Gauge Panels

Take your Classic Mustang into the modern era with LED upgrade instrument panels at Top Flight Automotive. If you want to monitor performance outputs without having to think twice, our selections from Intellitronix transform all five cluster gauges into digital readouts for a futuristic look.

Choose from LED gauge clusters that glow in shades of red, green, blue and white. The entire system calibrates to your vehicle with a push of a button for quick installation.

Place an Order for a 1st-Generation Mustang Instrument Panel Today

The Top Flight Automotive team recommends in-stock and ready-to-ship products after learning more about your vehicle. Call us during our business hours to see how you can take your Classic Mustang’s cabin to the next level. 

Order first-generation Mustang instrument panel parts now, and contact us for further information about specs and installation procedures.

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