Notices
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

1950 Speedometer problems

Old Jun 4, 2012 | 11:50 AM
  #1  
mlis's Avatar
mlis
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
1950 Speedometer problems

Hello
I have a 1950 F1 and my speedometer is not working. My odometer works so I know that the cable and gears are good. When I am driving the needle just hangs down at 6 o'clock and does not move at all. Does anyone know how to repair this or do you know if parts are availible to repair? Thanks for your help on this
 
Reply
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 07:33 AM
  #2  
GreatNorthWoods's Avatar
GreatNorthWoods
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 8,813
Likes: 13
From: Littleton, New Hampshire
Originally Posted by mlis
Hello
I have a 1950 F1 and my speedometer is not working. My odometer works so I know that the cable and gears are good. When I am driving the needle just hangs down at 6 o'clock and does not move at all. Does anyone know how to repair this or do you know if parts are availible to repair? Thanks for your help on this
If you live in or near a large town there should be a speedometer shop there that can fix it for you. You could send it to United Speedometer (United Speedometer Service. Sales, repair & calibration of instruments and gauges. Featuring Encore Gauges, VDO Performance Instruments, Stewart Warner Instruments, Rostra Cruise Control) for a rebuild but the easiest way out may be to look for a used one in a swap meet or Ebay...
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nightowl263
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Apr 14, 2018 09:40 AM
50trucking
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Sep 23, 2014 03:13 PM
ibuzzard
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Feb 19, 2011 08:33 AM
tbbucs1908
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Sep 20, 2010 09:36 PM
motoboy811
1997 - 2003 F150
2
Sep 10, 2010 11:53 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:12 AM.

story-0
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-02 21:45:57


VIEW MORE
story-1
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-5
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-9
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE