I would also suggest you try to find another speedo assembly. There are lots of parts available to rebuild these.
Check out my Photobucket pictures of the dash rebuild.


1950 Chevrolet model 1434 5-Window Canadian manufactured 1-Ton with Dump Bed / Hoist
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