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Title: 1966 gt-350 paxton guage bracket Dimension and stamping
Post by: crxnug on December 26, 2020, 06:34:04 AM
Im hoping someone can help me out, im looking to reproduce the bracket that came with the original 1966 gt-350 paxton gauges, im looking for exact dimensions and any stampings and exact size of that. perfect situation  would be someone that has a original one, any help would be greatly appreciated
Title: Re: 1966 gt-350 paxton guage bracket Dimension and stamping
Post by: Harris Speedster on December 26, 2020, 01:18:57 PM
If I am thinking of the ones that I have seen, you can find them used on Ebay.
Can't think of the brand name, but it is plastered on the inside of the gauge bracket, aluminum as I recall ?
Not sure if one was ever used that was a pressed steel?
John
Title: Re: 1966 gt-350 paxton guage bracket Dimension and stamping
Post by: 1175 on December 26, 2020, 08:27:42 PM
Quote from: Harris Speedster on December 26, 2020, 01:18:57 PM
If I am thinking of the ones that I have seen, you can find them used on Ebay.
Can't think of the brand name, but it is plastered on the inside of the gauge bracket, aluminum as I recall ?
Not sure if one was ever used that was a pressed steel?
John

EELCO is the name I think.

Jon
Title: Re: 1966 gt-350 paxton guage bracket Dimension and stamping
Post by: Harris Speedster on December 26, 2020, 08:42:44 PM
1175,
Thank ya, that be it !
John
Title: Re: 1966 gt-350 paxton guage bracket Dimension and stamping
Post by: crxnug on December 27, 2020, 05:20:11 PM
heres the bracket here,  i havent seen any on ebay, im hoping theres someone who has one that can provide more info(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/crxnug/6s2335.jpg)
Title: Re: 1966 gt-350 paxton guage bracket Dimension and stamping
Post by: TJinSA on December 28, 2020, 12:34:15 AM
I have several, used and NOS, but not able to get tobthem readily. P M me in a few weeks if you are still in a pinch.
Title: Re: 1966 gt-350 paxton guage bracket Dimension and stamping
Post by: gt350hr on December 28, 2020, 11:58:06 AM
Quote from: 1175 on December 26, 2020, 08:27:42 PM
Quote from: Harris Speedster on December 26, 2020, 01:18:57 PM
If I am thinking of the ones that I have seen, you can find them used on Ebay.
Can't think of the brand name, but it is plastered on the inside of the gauge bracket, aluminum as I recall ?
Not sure if one was ever used that was a pressed steel?
John

EELCO is the name I think.

    +1 THOUSNADS made in the '60s . Eelco name on the back side , polished , not chromed. They still show up at local swap meets out here in Ca. Eelco is long out of business after it's founder Ehls Lon passed.
   Randy

Jon
Title: Re: 1966 gt-350 paxton guage bracket Dimension and stamping
Post by: TJinSA on December 30, 2020, 09:24:48 AM
Here is a similar gauge panel of unknown heritage (HEY!I resemble that remark!)... 5 1/2 wide by 2 5/8 tall, with gauge holes enlarged for 2 5/8 gauges.

(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/570-301220091620.jpeg)
Title: Re: 1966 gt-350 paxton guage bracket Dimension and stamping
Post by: George Schalk on January 06, 2021, 01:17:40 PM
The Paxton gauges, offered in the 60's, were typically sold with a cast aluminum bezel/housing that was manufactured by EELCO.  The housing measured 6" x3.5" x1" with 2" diameter gauge openings.