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Can’t find speedometer needle for 1954 3600
#1587042 09/10/2025 4:56 PM
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See attached photo of broken needle.

Any ideas? I’ve tried everywhere.
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Re: Can’t find speedometer needle for 1954 3600
timm1960 #1587049 09/10/2025 6:05 PM
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Is 1954 a one-off oddball?

Jim Carter has them for $8.75 each for 1947-1953. They also list 1955-1959 for $9.40

www.oldchevytrucks.com

If those aren't it, call Jim Carter and talk to him personally. He may have used stuff for you or you might adapt a different needle.

1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather) | 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif) | 1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe | 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
Re: Can’t find speedometer needle for 1954 3600
timm1960 #1587092 09/11/2025 2:26 AM
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Yes Otto, they are unique for 1954 and 1955.1 series trucks. See the pic below.

timm1960 - I haven't found anywhere (yet) offering just a replacement needle, but here's a link to a parts speedometer with an intact needle. It's the same one as in the picture below.

I'll keep searching, but I think your best bet is to find a used parts speedo. wink
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Re: Can’t find speedometer needle for 1954 3600
timm1960 #1587157 09/12/2025 12:47 AM
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I have a complete used speedometer housing.
Re: Can’t find speedometer needle for 1954 3600
1955 1 Series #1587170 09/12/2025 3:15 AM
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I just need the needle.
Do you have photos?
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timm1960 #1587230 09/12/2025 9:32 PM
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I am selling the whole speedometer for $25 plus actual shipping.
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Re: Can’t find speedometer needle for 1954 3600
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Any idea on shipping cost to Minnesota?
Zip 55940

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