Speedometer Restoration

[Mike E.]

Re: Speedometer Restoration

Mike;

Thanks. That looks like quite the device. I'll look into it. Guess I can pitch my old ones now - except for the mounts. Small suction cups don't work too well here in Florida unless the unit is real light. I have a Transponder for the tollways that has the cups (although the stick on patches are available) because I often move it from car to car. It is real light and I have left in one car for days. I'm sure, due to it's value, one wouldn't want to leave it in the car.

Thanks again.

Stu Fox

Stu,
Yes, There are all sorts of custom mounts available for these. Pictured below is custom mount for my BMW 550ix.




Mike

[Joe R.]

Re: Speedometer Restoration

Just to clarify---I did supply a picture of the speedo face for that article BUT I DID NOT write that article for "The Restorer" magazine.

Real Speedometer Shops have the equipment to accomplish the work like AC Delco had when the Speedometer was new!

Please lets put this thread to bed!

JR

[Lynn H.]

Re: Speedometer Restoration

With absolutely nothing to gain for myself, if someone has an interest in speedometers and tachometers of the mechanical variety. I did a seminar at a Michigan Chapter event a few years back. I believe they taped it and would assume someone still has it. In my own opinion (and that of the attendees) there was more there than just about anyone can assemble as far as parts catalogs (AC serviced all speedos into the 70's), manufacturers information (instructions, service bulletins), tools (from the 30's to the 80's), magnetizers, demagnetizers, etc. I also gave a fairly detailed history and as much instruction as possible, including many worn parts for everyone to pass around, in the time allotted.
I only offer this for anyone truly interested in how these things work. This information was EXTREMELY HARD TO COME BY. I closed down a 75 yr old 'SPEEDO SHOP". I had everything you could imagine and more, but I would still be trying to figure it out, without a 1947 AC manual with specific instructions, I just happened to run across. And I still struggled until I found an old timer willing to share a couple "secrets". I am the guy who will tell anyone who wants to know, but I found this article very disturbing on a number of fronts. What comes most to mind is we have an article with so much erroneous information (that no one looked into apparently), that EVERYONE who would attempt this, is going to be sent to one of the fine gentlemen working on speedos and tachs. And hey, they can find all their contact info right in this thread. It certainly takes away from the integrity of the magazine, to allow something like this, under an anonymous author, in my opinion.

Lynn 28522

[Ken A.]

Re: Speedometer Restoration

I too, wondered how this article ever got printed in the restorer. I applaud Lynn for speaking the truth. I would suggest that the editor offer a retraction & apology in the next issue.

[Vinnie P.]

Re: Speedometer Restoration

Thanks to all that offered their opinions here...the author has read the posts here and communicated with me and assured me that he has done a good number of repairs as he provided in the article and all worked perfectly and he stands by the article. He still wishes to remain anonymous. As far as an apology or retraction in the next issue as long as the author stands by the article, I don't think it's necessary. And as Joe Ray suggested a few posts ago, I will lock this thread.