... Also, how do I get the speedometer needle off its spindle without screwing something up?
Nick check out the info provided under the paragraph "Careful Disassembly" in the Legacy Tech Tip
Speedometer rebuild for GM Art Deco Truck.
It mentions using of a couple of small flat head screwdrivers to lift/pop off the needle from the shaft. Be sure to read the related note from "Grigg" in the yellow box that applies to this process.
