Aftermarket speedo in a '79? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jimfulco · 06-01-2005, 02:17 AM

Has anybody put an aftermarket speedometer in place of the stocker in a '79 or similar dash? Mine lost its mind a while back, & I'm thinking of using something from Auto Meter. I have not had the instrument panel off yet, so I don't really know what I'm getting into, so any advice as to size, cable availability, etc., would be appreciated.

gldevall · 06-01-2005, 08:06 AM

A lot of people, myself included, change out the stocker with a 5" Autometer speedo. Pretty simple installation. Cable length will vary. I think, I'm using a 65" or so and it is barely long enough. Lokar makes a cable that you can cut to length. I may go back and re-do my set up using the Lokar cable.

Eyegore · 06-01-2005, 10:10 AM

My son replaced his in his 80, he used a longer cable that is availible at checker/kragan but it has to be for a 67 c-10 since it has the screw on connection instead of the clip on. I think he paid $20 for it.

Tom

79BIG10 · 06-03-2005, 12:11 AM

I am using a 5" Pro-Comp Autometer in mine. I used a speedo about 65" long or so. I used one that has the correct ends on both. Depending on what gauge you use the ends will vary for what you need.

06-01-2005, 02:17 AM	#1
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Aftermarket speedo in a '79? Has anybody put an aftermarket speedometer in place of the stocker in a '79 or similar dash? Mine lost its mind a while back, & I'm thinking of using something from Auto Meter. I have not had the instrument panel off yet, so I don't really know what I'm getting into, so any advice as to size, cable availability, etc., would be appreciated.

06-01-2005, 08:06 AM	#2
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	A lot of people, myself included, change out the stocker with a 5" Autometer speedo. Pretty simple installation. Cable length will vary. I think, I'm using a 65" or so and it is barely long enough. Lokar makes a cable that you can cut to length. I may go back and re-do my set up using the Lokar cable. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

06-01-2005, 10:10 AM	#3
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	My son replaced his in his 80, he used a longer cable that is availible at checker/kragan but it has to be for a 67 c-10 since it has the screw on connection instead of the clip on. I think he paid $20 for it. Tom __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

06-03-2005, 12:11 AM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I am using a 5" Pro-Comp Autometer in mine. I used a speedo about 65" long or so. I used one that has the correct ends on both. Depending on what gauge you use the ends will vary for what you need. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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