is this possible on the 73-87 dash? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dbmx66 · 01-10-2010, 04:55 PM

i was wondering if its possible to remove the speedo from the stock gauge pod and install it by itself on an aluminum sheet metal dash. or should i get a new one? i dont feel like paying upwards of $150 for a speedo when i have one that works just fine. thanks.

cableguy0 · 01-10-2010, 05:09 PM

Theres really no way to mount the stock speedo on a sheet metal dash where it will look decent. its odd shaped and everything would be exposed

dbmx66 · 01-10-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cableguy0

Theres really no way to mount the stock speedo on a sheet metal dash where it will look decent. its odd shaped and everything would be exposed

i could cut a peice of clear plastic to go over it.

ToughBowtieTruck · 01-10-2010, 07:09 PM

Yes you can. Only held in by a couple of bolts-the terminals have studs so you can add the wiring, and so as long as the gauge mounts behind the dash panel, it will look fine.

cableguy0 · 01-10-2010, 07:09 PM

its still gonna look like sh!t imho . i wouldnt bother.if your going for a custom look with a sheetmetal dash using that speedo is not the way to go

dbmx66 · 01-10-2010, 08:29 PM

true.

01-10-2010, 04:55 PM	#1
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	is this possible on the 73-87 dash? i was wondering if its possible to remove the speedo from the stock gauge pod and install it by itself on an aluminum sheet metal dash. or should i get a new one? i dont feel like paying upwards of $150 for a speedo when i have one that works just fine. thanks.

01-10-2010, 05:09 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: is this possible on the 73-87 dash? Theres really no way to mount the stock speedo on a sheet metal dash where it will look decent. its odd shaped and everything would be exposed __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-10-2010, 07:09 PM	#4
ToughBowtieTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MI Posts: 111	Re: is this possible on the 73-87 dash? Yes you can. Only held in by a couple of bolts-the terminals have studs so you can add the wiring, and so as long as the gauge mounts behind the dash panel, it will look fine. __________________ -Josh "Mr. Simpson, there are thousands of people like you with no discernible talent." Duff World Records Division "Yeah, they're called Congress!!" -Homer Simpson Last edited by ToughBowtieTruck; 01-10-2010 at 07:09 PM.

01-10-2010, 07:09 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: is this possible on the 73-87 dash? its still gonna look like sh!t imho . i wouldnt bother.if your going for a custom look with a sheetmetal dash using that speedo is not the way to go __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-10-2010, 08:29 PM	#6
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: is this possible on the 73-87 dash? true.



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