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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 44 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 44 | Got a new speedometer needle replacement from Chevy Duty to replace one on 51 speedo unit. The spindle that holds the needle looks fragile. Is there an easy way of doing this without messing up the mechanism? Would like to switch the faceplate from one unit to another, but the needle and hub are in the way. Any ideas?
41 Chev 2dr coupe
51 3100 w/a 261
11 Camaro RS ragtop
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 586 | I tried to redo mine and ended up messing it up. Finally sent it to Bowtie Bits and had them refinish the gauges and speedo. Best money I ever spent. Cecil....... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | I found that the easy way to remove the needle is to give it a gentle counter clockwise twisting force against the stop, while at the same time pulling outwards. I have found this to be a very effective method. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 582 | Agree with Cecil. Took mine apart, broke the needle. Cleaned and prepped the gauge for new decals, etc. Messed up the odometer wheel parts. Ended up buying a rebuilt one. Worked perfectly and no more hassle! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 113 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 113 | Just did my 54 speedo with no problems.
Bruce (I love My Truck) Miller
1954 5 Window 3100 Chevy Pickup - Driver
1929 **** Model A Pickup - Restoration
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,112 | I stopped short of replacing the odometer. It would be cool to start at zero again but you have to mess with the speed balance spring to get at the odometer. I took an expired one apart to find that one out. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 531 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 531 | Fred, I'm needing to replace my odometer... how difficult a job is it?? Thanks! | | |
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