Repair a Damaged Speedometer? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BKSS67 · 08-11-2014, 08:57 PM

The speedometer was damaged, is there any way to economically repair a speedometer in this condition?

The face of the speedometer was crushed and broke the needle off as well.

Is it possible to swap faces for another face and re-attach the needle?

Is this a lost cause and more trouble than its worth to repair?

It is a shame, because the face was in excellent condition.

Thanks

kcsa75 · 08-11-2014, 11:33 PM

Your best bet it to poke around the Parts Board for a different one. It's going to be cheaper than having that repaired. If you want to become a Premium member you could post a Wanted to Buy.

Good luck.

**LockDoc** · 08-11-2014, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BKSS67

The speedometer was damaged, is there any way to economically repair a speedometer in this condition?

The face of the speedometer was crushed and broke the needle off as well.

Is it possible to swap faces for another face and re-attach the needle?

Is this a lost cause and more trouble than its worth to repair?

It is a shame, because the face was in excellent condition.

Thanks

Let me see what I have. If I have a decent one you can have it. All you need is the face and needle, right? I will check in the morning.

LockDoc

BKSS67 · 08-12-2014, 12:10 AM

Thanks LockDoc

Yes I think all I need is a face and a needle.

**TBONE1964** · 08-12-2014, 08:38 AM

If LocDoc cannot help you let me know.

I can repair what you have there or sell you a replacement.

I can also calibrate it and make sure it works good for you.

Take care,
Tom

**LockDoc** · 08-12-2014, 09:23 AM

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I have what you need. PM me your address.

LockDoc

Yooper truck · 08-12-2014, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

If LocDoc cannot help you let me know.

I can repair what you have there or sell you a replacement.

I can also calibrate it and make sure it works good for you.

Take care,
Tom

When you say calibrate, do you mean calibrating the speedometer to read accurate speed? I recently replaced my speedometer with one from a 4x4 Suburban and now it is off 6 mph at 55 mph. I changed the speedometer cable at the same time. It has left me a bit confused as I thought the calibration was done using the driven gear in the transmission. Can you shed any light on this?

**TBONE1964** · 08-12-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Yooper truck

When you say calibrate, do you mean calibrating the speedometer to read accurate speed? I recently replaced my speedometer with one from a 4x4 Suburban and now it is off 6 mph at 55 mph. I changed the speedometer cable at the same time. It has left me a bit confused as I thought the calibration was done using the driven gear in the transmission. Can you shed any light on this?

I will send you a PM so I don't hi jack BKSS67's thread

**LockDoc** · 08-13-2014, 02:20 PM

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Parts sent.

LockDoc

08-11-2014, 08:57 PM	#1
BKSS67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norcal, CA Posts: 169	Repair a Damaged Speedometer? The speedometer was damaged, is there any way to economically repair a speedometer in this condition? The face of the speedometer was crushed and broke the needle off as well. Is it possible to swap faces for another face and re-attach the needle? Is this a lost cause and more trouble than its worth to repair? It is a shame, because the face was in excellent condition. Thanks Attached Images

08-11-2014, 11:33 PM	#2
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Repair a Damaged Speedometer? Your best bet it to poke around the Parts Board for a different one. It's going to be cheaper than having that repaired. If you want to become a Premium member you could post a Wanted to Buy. Good luck. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

08-12-2014, 12:10 AM	#4
BKSS67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norcal, CA Posts: 169	Re: Repair a Damaged Speedometer? Thanks LockDoc Yes I think all I need is a face and a needle.

08-12-2014, 08:38 AM	#5
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Repair a Damaged Speedometer? If LocDoc cannot help you let me know. I can repair what you have there or sell you a replacement. I can also calibrate it and make sure it works good for you. Take care, Tom __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

08-12-2014, 09:23 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,353	Re: Repair a Damaged Speedometer? - I have what you need. PM me your address. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-13-2014, 02:20 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,353	Re: Repair a Damaged Speedometer? - Parts sent. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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