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| | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 91 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 91 | After doing a ring and pinion change on my 48 1 ton GMC I am now looking at the speedometer which never has worked right since I purchased the truck. I have contacted a couple of shops inquiring about re building my existing speedo, have a general estimate back from onefor $165-225. My question is to the folks that have purchased re-pop speedometers, (which I can get for $140 and up,) where did you get it ,cost and are you happy with it? Are any reproductions made here in the USA or all from...C
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 91 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 91 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | What do you mean by your current speedo has never worked right? What is it doing or not doing? Do you have a good speedo cable installed?
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | Dolphin, Auto Meter, Classic, all work good and you calibrate most by simply driving a measured distance and pushing a button. I haven't bought a GPS speedometer yet but did make a cradle for my Garmin in my old 37 Buick. I like the fact that it's always correct regardless of gears or tires, shows the posted speed limit and as a last resort can even be used as a GPS.
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 91 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 91 | Yes I have a good cable, when I reverse the dial turns counter clockwise to about 80, going forward it will go up to about 15mph and then very slowly move up to about 40-45. I know it probably needs to be cleaned,some parts replaced, ect,ect. What I was hoping for was info on speedo shops for repair or experiences with reproductions such as are they worth the asking price, do they last ect. | | |
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