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Speedometer Conversion

Posted: 8/5/05 4:33am Message 1 of 5
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Vette(s): 1970 LT-1 Convertible Bridgehampton Blue Metallic 1999 Convertible Nassau Blue Metallic
For those that have a "late" shark, there is a conversion from your 85 (ugh) speedometer to either a 140 or a 165MPH version. Saw the below in a 2004 Eckler's catalog.

1978-82 Speedometer
Conversion Service
•     Upgrade Your Speedometer To
      140 Or 165 MPH
•     Looks Just Like Original
To upgrade your 1978-82 speedometer, send it to Eckler's, 5140 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32780: freight prepaid and insured. Allow 2-3 weeks turn around time. The cost for the conversion service is listed below and depending upon the condition of your gauge, parts can run an additional $125.00-$175.00. We will notify you if additional charges are required. Include return address and credit card information.
42719 140 MPH     169.99 ea. 42720 165 MPH 169.99 ea.

I remember someone at last year's C3X talking about running down to BG with the speedometer "pegged" at 85MPH! This'll solve that - though it's not real cheap.




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Speedometer Conversion

Posted: 8/6/05 2:32am Message 2 of 5
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Terry,
That was me
But I am not sure I wanted to know how fast I was going, trying to keep up with Sarge81, who's speedo wasn't working.
I believe Sarge has a new speedo that reads upto 140 MPH. And I'll bring the walkie-talkies again so he can tell me how fast we are going. lol


 
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Speedometer Conversion

Posted: 8/6/05 6:31am Message 3 of 5
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Its one of those Saturday mornings I guess.... MY 79 has a 140 MPh
Speedo... and I though they went to a 85 Mph speedo sometime in the middle that model year....as a running change..same with the 3 to 2 compartments behind the seats...  so I do not think any 78's had 85 MPH speedos...

Am I right or do I need another cup of Coffee...

Bob




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Speedometer Conversion

Posted: 8/6/05 7:21am Message 4 of 5
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

Dave...that was a cool pic of your dash showing your speedo buried.   BTW, Dave I got burnt on that 140 mph. speedo. Partially my fault for not paying attn. It's a 140 kmh speedo. One of these days I have to put it out. Iron82 is interested in it. I didn't forget Mike!

Anyways, thanks for the info Terry. I'll have my old 85 mph speedo converted to 140 mph over the winter.

 





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Speedometer Conversion

Posted: 8/6/05 8:35pm Message 5 of 5
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SEVERN, MD - USA
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Hey Sarge, we're "just here to serve". Can uderstand brother Wright not wanting to know :how fast". lol




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