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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 04:58 AM
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speedometer/gauge cluster repair

I own a 1942 3/4 ton pickup & am in need of repairs to my speedometer but having the entire gauge cluster checked would be nice. My speedometer is seized and I can't find anyone in Ontario Canada to fix it. Please advise.



 
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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 05:44 AM
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hi ! i already un siezed my speedometer , it wasn,t so bad . not sure who could repair though .
 
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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 05:51 AM
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you could try a little heat and penertrating fluid ,i recall it was aluminuin white pouder that siezed the shaft .
 
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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 06:23 AM
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I haven't personally used them, but they present themselves well and call out King-Seeley, which is the style of gauges Ford used: https://calibratedclassics.com/services/
 

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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 06:39 AM
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Thank you to all but I was advised by a knowledgable friend not to try to repair it myself so the calibrated classics looked hopeful until I saw it is in Michigan. I am hoping to take the unit to and from the repair shop myself in Ontario. If all else fails, I will take it to Michigan or buy a backup unit at a swap meet. Not looking forward to either option though. Hoping tom stay in Ontario. I won't mail it anywhere.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 09:48 AM
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I have personally used Rusty at Speedometer service in Colorado for repairs on the SW speedometer in my '39 p/u. Quality reasonably priced service and shipping with a fast turn around. He is an Alliance vendor on the HAMB. He doesn't work on all speedometers but give him a call to find out if he works on your particular unit. You won't be disappointed. IMO.
Speedometer, Generator And Alternator Repair In Colorado Springs6916 Maram Way
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rusty@speedoservice.com
 
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Old Nov 20, 2025 | 01:33 PM
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Thank you 51504BAT. I will take down his contact info and contact him. Maybe he can help.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2025 | 02:58 PM
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sadly most of the places will be in the usa ,here's another https://www.instrument-specialties.com
 
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Old Nov 21, 2025 | 04:03 PM
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Thank you Chalie G. Contact info taken down. I may have to use them.
 
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warning these shops are not fast, don't expect a few day turn around,
 
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Old Nov 22, 2025 | 06:32 PM
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Thank you Charlie Q. Actually I was hoping to have the job done by Spring so no rush.
 
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Have you ever dealt with Rusty at Speedometer Service? Just asking
 
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