1972-1976 Police Speedo
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Topic: 1972-1976 Police Speedo
Posted By: Eliteman76
Subject: 1972-1976 Police Speedo
Date Posted: 01-November-2023 at 7:30PM
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I am on the lookout for the 160MPH police speedo. If anyone has an NOS / good condition used, please let me know. -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
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Posted By: 72 RS 351
Date Posted: 02-November-2023 at 10:59AM
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I'd love to help you, I think over the years I may have seen 3-4 since the 90's. I don't want the 160mph, I've owned two 95 Crown Vic's with a 140mph gauge. I prefer a bigger gap between speed lines, 120mph may be the best overall. I had my first 72 Gran Torino buried at about 130mph, the needle does go a little past the end. I might be satisfied with the stock one if it was accurate for most of the sweep. I do need a better tach, 6k is way too low. I need at least 7k, maybe 7500 will be a good redline.
------------- Don 73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000 rpm 351 stroker 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
Posted By: occupant
Date Posted: 26-July-2024 at 12:31PM
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Best I can offer is the 140mph police speedometer (temp gauge and fuel gauge, not a sport type cluster) which I believe is for a 77-79 model LTD II S. I'll figure out how to get a picture for you, I was about to maybe list it on eBay to help clear out some 72-79 Ford parts so I can have room for more Chiltons Haynes and Clymer manuals in my shop library. ------------- 15 Cruze LT, 145K, for the wife 08 Uplander LS, 280K, broken again 08 Explorer EB, 248K, backup work car still looking for another something |
Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 27-July-2024 at 5:18PM
| I am not sure I would want to go that fast in one of these cars on a beautiful day with proper tires and suspension. By that fast, I am talking maybe 130ish. Doing 20 laps at Pocono was enough to quench my thirst for that kind of driving. I never knew they made a 160 speedo tbh. |