Gauge Panels - Ford? Need Year and Model Help

[TexRiv_63]

Need some ID help with two dash gauge panels. They are very similar but not identical. First one has all four gauges, temp, oil, amps and fuel arranged left to right with rear-printed plastic lenses crimped in place. Second one same size and shape but gauges are fuel, oil, amps and temp going left to right, amp gauge is missing. No plastic lenses or crimps to hold them. The housings of both are stamped KS which I assume is King-Seely. The first one has "KS DISTOMETER" and patent numbers on the fiber backing plates, the second one has the Ford script logo stamped on one backing plate and nothing else. Would love to know the years used and models applicable, TIA for any help.

[TOM H. S.]

Hi TexRiv_63, Just based on the way these Instrument Panels are made, they appear to be from the late 1940s to 60s. As fat as 'KS Distometer' I can't find anything automobile related to that labeling. Basically a [ DISTOMETER ] is a tool used in Optometry. 

I'd say try to take some close up photos of the wording on the back side of these Instrument Clusters. 

Best Wishes, Tom

[95Cardinal]

I believe the top (first) set are 1947 Lincoln.

 

The second set is for 1947-48 Mercury.

Edited July 17, 2023 by 95Cardinal
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[TexRiv_63]

18 hours ago, 95Cardinal said:

I believe the top (first) set are 1947 Lincoln.

 

The second set is for 1947-48 Mercury.

Thanks, I will check it out!