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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | Who has them? I really like mine but am thinking of a trip out west this year and wonder if they work in the sparsely settled areas. Any Bolters from the Montana or Idaho have one? Thanks.
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 693 | GPS doesn't care about population density. The signal comes from a satellite constellation in a geosynchronous orbit in space. it does require a more or less unobstructed path overhead to the sky. do not confuse this system with a cell-tower communication system which does have a dependency on population as towers are put where people are. Some phones use GPS info that has been retransmitted to the device via cell technology and gives the impression that there is such a dependency. A dedicated GPS speedometer will work fine. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,696 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,696 | I use an ap on my cel phone called Speedbox. Great to use to verify speeds on these old rigs.
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: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Does the GPS speedos have odometers also?
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,832 | The ones I'm looking at have an odometer and a speed warning. Some other stuff also but that is the limit on high tech for me.
Evan
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,696 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,696 | I didn't realize that Speedbox has an odometer as well. Just reset it and will give it a try today.
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: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | My Garmin GPS has a MPH and "miles to destination" feature that works very accurately as long as some end point to a trip is programmed. I use it all the time, and rarely look down at the actual speedometer. Tire size, tire wear, and other variables don't affect it.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 | When I put the T5 transmission in, I bought a custom Speedhut GPS speedo with a GMC logo and mounted it in the stock location. Works like a charm and doesn't look bad. You can design the colors and backgrounds and add logos. I sent them an electronic file of a vintage GMC logo and they put it in the background.
1953 GMC 1-Ton Pickup with 350 and 700R4
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 | I can attest to the Speedhut products. Very nice instruments that can be ordered in many sizes and styles.
One of the best features is as said they are built to your spec. Dial color , Pointer style & color, background lighting color, Bezel shape & color.
and the larger sizes can have your own type of logo on the dial. nice stuff!
The larger sizes have a inset digital display that can be adjusted to display with the main odometer a trip odo, track speed in a set distance,
Time ,Temp & compass heading. They can be ordered in Miles or Km./h All this for a fair price.
Just mount the unit, hook up battery power, switched and always hot and set the small antennae so it sees the sky.
And no I do not work for them just have one!
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1 1955 Chev one ton. 261 engine
3 1962 Chev c-10 261 engine
4 1966 Plymouth VIP 5.7 GenIII Hemi
5 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe 440 engine
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Can ya'll share what a fair price is? Curious minds want to know. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 | I forget the price - swing by their website and you can custom design whatever you want and get an immediate price.
1953 GMC 1-Ton Pickup with 350 and 700R4
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