Question for those of you with aftermarket speedometers - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigblock73 · 10-08-2004, 08:29 PM

I need to find a 1" ID grommet for the speedometer cable as it passes thru the firewall. I no longer have the stock grommet, but because my new cable is a screw on type (instead of a slide on like factory), I don't think I would be able to get it thru the grommet anyhow bacause it is larger than the stock cable.

So...for those of you with non factory speedos, what did you do?

Or if nobody has done this, does anyone know where I can get a grommet for this? I already checked out all the local hardware stores, as well as a weatherstripping place nearby...no luck. So any suggestions you may have...I am all ears.

Thanks in advance.

PS Mike, I know you said you used your old one, but until I see a pic...I can't see how it is possible (without destroying the grommet).

**Palf70Step** · 10-08-2004, 08:51 PM

Only one I have seen with them is Chevy Duty in the catalog. I'm not sure if that would still be a dealer item or not or if a newer year's would work.

86dieselburb · 10-08-2004, 09:02 PM

Try the "Help" section at AutoZone or PepBoys, i'd bet they have it. Seems to me that that grommet is sliced so you can slip it on the cable.

**swervin ervin** · 10-08-2004, 09:41 PM

Well, here you go.

If you look close, you can see where I slit it a little to get it through.

bigblock73 · 10-08-2004, 10:22 PM

Thanks for all your help guys...I will check Autozone first...if they don't have anything then I will get a OEM grommet and do what Mike did.

Thanks for the pic Mike, I appreciate it.

79BIG10 · 10-09-2004, 08:04 AM

Jeff you might look at a electrical supply house.

*rage'nrat638* · 10-09-2004, 08:10 AM

Here's Mine

gldevall · 10-09-2004, 08:33 AM

I lubed my grommet up and just pushed like hell. This ought to be a fun statement.

bigblock73 · 10-09-2004, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gldevall

I lubed my grommet up and just pushed like hell. This ought to be a fun statement.

LMAO!!!!!

leastbay · 10-09-2004, 11:26 AM

yeah autozone has an assorted pack in the help section with different sizes in the same pack

bigd65 · 10-09-2004, 06:23 PM

H A A Hahahahahahahha !

10-08-2004, 08:29 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Question for those of you with aftermarket speedometers I need to find a 1" ID grommet for the speedometer cable as it passes thru the firewall. I no longer have the stock grommet, but because my new cable is a screw on type (instead of a slide on like factory), I don't think I would be able to get it thru the grommet anyhow bacause it is larger than the stock cable. So...for those of you with non factory speedos, what did you do? Or if nobody has done this, does anyone know where I can get a grommet for this? I already checked out all the local hardware stores, as well as a weatherstripping place nearby...no luck. So any suggestions you may have...I am all ears. Thanks in advance. PS Mike, I know you said you used your old one, but until I see a pic...I can't see how it is possible (without destroying the grommet). __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 10-08-2004 at 08:32 PM.

10-08-2004, 08:51 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,787	Only one I have seen with them is Chevy Duty in the catalog. I'm not sure if that would still be a dealer item or not or if a newer year's would work. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-08-2004, 09:41 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Well, here you go. If you look close, you can see where I slit it a little to get it through. Attached Images __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

10-08-2004, 10:22 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Thanks for all your help guys...I will check Autozone first...if they don't have anything then I will get a OEM grommet and do what Mike did. Thanks for the pic Mike, I appreciate it. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-09-2004, 08:04 AM	#6
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Jeff you might look at a electrical supply house. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-08-2004, 09:02 PM	#3
86dieselburb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 128	Try the "Help" section at AutoZone or PepBoys, i'd bet they have it. Seems to me that that grommet is sliced so you can slip it on the cable.

10-09-2004, 08:10 AM	#7
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	200 Mph Here's Mine Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:05 AM.

10-09-2004, 08:33 AM	#8
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I lubed my grommet up and just pushed like hell. This ought to be a fun statement. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

10-09-2004, 11:26 AM	#10
leastbay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 206	yeah autozone has an assorted pack in the help section with different sizes in the same pack

10-09-2004, 06:23 PM	#11
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	H A A Hahahahahahahha ! __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)



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