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68 50th · 10-30-2004, 11:30 AM

I posted a pic of a kilo speedo in a 1970 C20 from Sweden before.
Today I was and looked at another 1970 C10 and it also had a kilo speedo but I donÂ´t think it is a correct truck speedo, it looks different anyway.
First pic is from the C20 with "real" kilo speedo, the second pic is from the C10.
The second pic is bad but it goes up to 200 kph.

68 50th · 10-30-2004, 11:43 AM

Maybe this is a little better.

*Gee_Emm* · 10-30-2004, 12:30 PM

Interesting, it looks like the numbers arent printed on the lense but they are on the speedo instead. If you ever find a spare let me know.

**too much stuff** · 10-30-2004, 12:42 PM

Kind of looks like a speedo head off a 73 and newer with the numbers on the gauge.

glock35ipsc · 10-30-2004, 12:52 PM

That's what I was thinking, like a 73-87 maybe?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-30-2004, 12:53 PM

I sure would like to have one of those kilo speedo's .....Sure lokk killer... The 2nd pic look's to be a camaro?????

Bryan68custom · 10-30-2004, 12:57 PM

I am thinking it's a 70-72 chevelle SS or monte carlo speedo. jmo

longhorn71 · 10-30-2004, 07:55 PM

the kilo speedo in 73-87 canadian trucks were only marked to 160km per hour

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-30-2004, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gee_Emm

Interesting, it looks like the numbers arent printed on the lense but they are on the speedo instead. If you ever find a spare let me know.

DAMN, I WOULD LIKE ONE TO, JUST CHANGE THE PRINT TO MPH AND GET
IT ADJUSTED / CALIBRATED, INSTANT 160 SPEEDO FOR YOUR TRUCK.

XXL · 10-30-2004, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

DAMN, I WOULD LIKE ONE TO, JUST CHANGE THE PRINT TO MPH AND GET
IT ADJUSTED / CALIBRATED, INSTANT 160 SPEEDO FOR YOUR TRUCK.

Uh...

Longhorn Man · 10-30-2004, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

DAMN, I WOULD LIKE ONE TO, JUST CHANGE THE PRINT TO MPH AND GET
IT ADJUSTED / CALIBRATED, INSTANT 160 SPEEDO FOR YOUR TRUCK.

That is exactly why I asked him to keep an eye out for me. All I want is the lens.
Something I noticed, the speedo head it's self is probably the exact same as our MPH ones...the 100KPH is in the exact same location as the 60MPH is.

68 50th · 10-31-2004, 08:48 AM

I will keep on searching and I will let you know if I find some.
I have asked a couple of GM parts dealers in Sweden, I have the partnumber (6458265 for the kilo lens) that I got from Gee Emm but the parts dealers said it had been discontinued a long time ago.

**RPOZ11** · 10-31-2004, 05:50 PM

I will go with the 1st pic image; How about our neighbors up North: Canada guys/Gals; Got anything to add or submit on this one??

XXL · 10-31-2004, 06:04 PM

Metric product labeling didn't begin in earnest until 1975 so not likely to find one in the Great White North, eh.

**RPOZ11** · 10-31-2004, 06:11 PM

That would be incorrect as my 69 Camaro's exported had KPH speedo's in those. It is a very probable option! I just havent seen any on a Chevrolet Truck until this message board submission! Let me propse this post topic to another group and see what I get back!

XXL · 10-31-2004, 06:24 PM

The Canadian Weights and Measures Act wasn't passed until 1972... so GM was being proactive? I guess so.

**RPOZ11** · 10-31-2004, 06:28 PM

Got my KIWI friend here, was 15 in 1968 and he recalls back then down under that some may have had both but earlier cars than 1968 were MPH. He had a 1966 Cooper S that was MPH. So possibly around 1972-ish KPH were instilled with KPH. He also has a 1972 Holden Monaro had KPH...so I think some discussion/research on this idea is necessary...

**RPOZ11** · 10-31-2004, 06:31 PM

On the 1st pic image posted here you can see the 2nd dash panel having no KPH nor MPH on the lens, BUT!: if you look closely, you can see that the silkscreening is there on the gas gauge side of the lens. I suggest that the speedo is incorrect in this pic image and possibly the MPH images silkscreened on were removed with something then having the lens cleaned up in that area...

10-30-2004, 11:30 AM	#1
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Kilo speedos I posted a pic of a kilo speedo in a 1970 C20 from Sweden before. Today I was and looked at another 1970 C10 and it also had a kilo speedo but I donÂ´t think it is a correct truck speedo, it looks different anyway. First pic is from the C20 with "real" kilo speedo, the second pic is from the C10. The second pic is bad but it goes up to 200 kph. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

10-30-2004, 11:43 AM	#2
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Maybe this is a little better. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

10-30-2004, 12:42 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Kind of looks like a speedo head off a 73 and newer with the numbers on the gauge. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-30-2004, 12:52 PM	#5
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10-30-2004, 12:53 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I sure would like to have one of those kilo speedo's .....Sure lokk killer... The 2nd pic look's to be a camaro????? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-30-2004, 12:30 PM	#3
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Interesting, it looks like the numbers arent printed on the lense but they are on the speedo instead. If you ever find a spare let me know.

10-30-2004, 12:57 PM	#7
Bryan68custom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denison, Tx. Posts: 189	I am thinking it's a 70-72 chevelle SS or monte carlo speedo. jmo __________________ 2004 Extended cab LS silverado 2001 Buick Lesabre 1968 Chevy Custom 10 LWB Anniversery model 2008 crew cab lt (rolling on dubs) "The nice part about living in a small town is when you don't know what you're doing, someone else always does"

10-30-2004, 07:55 PM	#8
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	the kilo speedo in 73-87 canadian trucks were only marked to 160km per hour

10-31-2004, 08:48 AM	#12
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	I will keep on searching and I will let you know if I find some. I have asked a couple of GM parts dealers in Sweden, I have the partnumber (6458265 for the kilo lens) that I got from Gee Emm but the parts dealers said it had been discontinued a long time ago. __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

10-31-2004, 05:50 PM	#13
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	I will go with the 1st pic image; How about our neighbors up North: Canada guys/Gals; Got anything to add or submit on this one?? __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

10-31-2004, 06:04 PM	#14
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Metric product labeling didn't begin in earnest until 1975 so not likely to find one in the Great White North, eh. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-31-2004, 06:11 PM	#15
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	That would be incorrect as my 69 Camaro's exported had KPH speedo's in those. It is a very probable option! I just havent seen any on a Chevrolet Truck until this message board submission! Let me propse this post topic to another group and see what I get back! __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS Last edited by RPOZ11; 10-31-2004 at 06:16 PM.

10-31-2004, 06:24 PM	#16
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	The Canadian Weights and Measures Act wasn't passed until 1972... so GM was being proactive? I guess so. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-31-2004, 06:28 PM	#17
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Got my KIWI friend here, was 15 in 1968 and he recalls back then down under that some may have had both but earlier cars than 1968 were MPH. He had a 1966 Cooper S that was MPH. So possibly around 1972-ish KPH were instilled with KPH. He also has a 1972 Holden Monaro had KPH...so I think some discussion/research on this idea is necessary... __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

10-31-2004, 06:31 PM	#18
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	On the 1st pic image posted here you can see the 2nd dash panel having no KPH nor MPH on the lens, BUT!: if you look closely, you can see that the silkscreening is there on the gas gauge side of the lens. I suggest that the speedo is incorrect in this pic image and possibly the MPH images silkscreened on were removed with something then having the lens cleaned up in that area... __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS



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