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Old 02-23-2022, 08:16 PM   #1
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What is this for?

Can someone tell me what this dial is for? It was not connected to anything when I removed the dash.

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Old 02-23-2022, 08:48 PM   #2
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Re: What is this for?

I believe it is part of your optional Speed Minder speedometer. The knob is supposed to move the second needle on the speedometer.(Yours is pointing to 55 MPH)
Here is a link to one of many posts on them.
It's supposed to warn you if you exceed the set mph.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693557

For more information type Speed Minder in the search box above and click 67-72 button.

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Old 02-23-2022, 08:56 PM   #3
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Re: What is this for?

Thanks, I didn't even think about the second dial on the speedometer.
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Old 02-23-2022, 09:00 PM   #4
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Re: What is this for?

You're welcome.
Do you have a Suburban?
We would love to see some photos and hear about it no matter what it's condition is.
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Old 02-23-2022, 11:00 PM   #5
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Re: What is this for?

So I accidently posted in the suburban thread. I have a 1969 c10 pickup. I'm the 2nd owner with 58xxx original miles.
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Old 02-24-2022, 12:06 AM   #6
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Re: What is this for?

Nice truck, why did you remove the dash ?
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Old 02-24-2022, 08:09 AM   #7
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Re: What is this for?

Well technically I removed the gague cluster not the entire dash. I'm slowing going through the vehicle and I started with a American Autowire update kit. The truck is solid but has some of the typical rust and neglect from sitting over the years prior to my purchase. It does have a neat story though. The truck was purchased new by the original owner for his father who drove the truck until he passed away. The son/orginal purchaser then drove the truck here and there as well as his children until he passed away. His wife let the truck sit for about 7 years and was tired of looking at it reminding her of him and sold it to me as a project for my son and I to work on.
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Old 02-24-2022, 08:12 AM   #8
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Re: What is this for?

A few more pictures of it.
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Old 02-24-2022, 11:00 AM   #9
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Mmmmm green. Nice truck.
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Old 02-24-2022, 09:12 PM   #10
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Re: What is this for?

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That is a nice truck.

I will go ahead and move this to the pickup forum.

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Old 02-25-2022, 05:50 AM   #11
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Re: What is this for?

I've read where you're not supposed to set it below 20 mph, don't know why!, but I don't let my grandsons play with it

Should have a cable from the knob to the back speedometer face, they show up in the classifieds every now and then
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Old 02-25-2022, 06:15 AM   #12
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congratulations, very nice truck!..and you and your son get to bring new life to it, that makes it even more special
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Old 02-25-2022, 06:27 AM   #13
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Re: What is this for?

Welcome to the best 67-72 truck board on the net and very nice truck. That is a pretty rare and sought after option.
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Old 02-26-2022, 02:16 PM   #14
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Re: What is this for?

What is the color code on your spid? Beautiful green color.
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Old 02-26-2022, 04:29 PM   #15
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Nice truck. I don't believe that I have ever seen that color before. I like it. Definitely a nice find.
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