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Jul 17, 2008 | 06:01 PM

wildwes

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Aftermarket speedometer

I'm considering getting one of the polished aluminum instrument panel faces for my 69 f100 and putting in a full set of traditional chrome auto meter gauges, and i was wondering if anyone could tell me how much trouble it is to switch out the speedometer. would I be able to use the original speedometer cable with the auto meter gauge, or would i have to replace it?
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Jul 17, 2008 | 08:29 PM

Dave Severson

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The cable fits, have the same thing in my '71. Pics in my gallery if you're interested.

Jul 18, 2008 | 06:52 PM

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Thanks, it helped. I've never done anything with a speedometer before, so I wasn't sure if it would work, and eventually I would like to replace that old line speedometer. Thanks

Jul 20, 2008 | 04:56 AM

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You're most certainly welcome, Wes. I've used Autometer gauges in a lot of builds, very satisfied with the quality of their gauges....

Jul 20, 2008 | 05:59 PM

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I've never used any autometer before, other than the ammeter in my 79 dodge, but they look like good gauges and the price isn't too awful. So I thought I may try them when I have the money.