I came to a standstill on "big jobs" like engine and trans, and kingpins waiting for parts. So........I figured I would diddle with the gauges. I started with the speedometer on my "clean area" bench. The highly rusted chrome ring came away from the frame with no problem. I found the needle in 3 pieces inside. Next step was to separate the needle hub from the thin shaft that holds it to the speedometer. And.......I pulled up on it ever so gently. Well the brass bushing broke off the tiny speedo shaft. Can it be fixed? Are replacement parts avaialble ? or should I just hunt down another junkyard speedo? I fear I could never remove that chrome needle hub to replace the decal......Thanks - Joe

PS: IS this post in the right forum ?


1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"
Link to a few photos

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