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First post,
Hope this is correct are to post this question.
I couldn't find answer in 'search'.
I have a '51 3100 on a '94 s-10 chassis w a 350/350th.
Would like to know how to use the stock '51 speedo w/ the 350th.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

You should be able to just plug and play with the original 1951 speedometer cable. That's how it worked for my 53truck-73chassis setup.

Thank you!
I'll head to the salvage yard and see what I can find.
Didn't think it would be that easy. So would then, an early 70's cable have the correct end at the speedo head?Realize ratio may still be off depending on rear end ratio but I'll worry about that when I know if the speedo head is still good.

Krash,

Ithink you will find that the 94 s10 has an electronic speedometer sender and will not have a spot to attach a regular cable. You may have a problem mating the two technologies.

Hugh

True Hugh, but the S-10 didn't come with a 350 and TH350. Actually the S-10 frame is irrelevant to the conversation.:D

The Speedometer cable from a 79 model Buick will work. There are probably about a thousand others that will also.

Thanks
wasn't sure if both ends of a 'modern' cable would work.
correct - the chasis (complete) is s-10 '94 with a '71 350/350th power train and a mini blazer rear end for 4 wheel disc brakes. Had to shorten the 51 bed about 10" though.
Looking to rod this truck so being a little shorter looks pretty tough.

That Buick cable I mention is the one that goes from the cruise control to the transmission on a Lesabre. It is very close to the right length and has the correct connections on both ends.

thank you for the follow up.

Ive got a 53 mounted on a 60s frame 4x4 and 4spd tranny but the speedo isnt hooked up would that just plug in like the 73?im not sure what kind of transmission it has but i'l try to find out.

It should, speedometer cables are almost as consistent as schrader valves.

so i found out that im going to need a new speedo cable,i understand that the 53 speedo should hook up to my 60s tranny,my next question is where does the speedometer cable hook up on the transmission?

Usually on the drivers side at or near the rear.