Speedo cable from 700R4 to 63 dash

[gabbin]

My truck has an adapted 700R4 for the trans in my 63, Does anyone have that set up, and is my cable the original or did the adapt the cable in? I believe a power-glide was in it. If someone out there is running this set up, or just knows in general, could you fill me in please, appreciate it!

A little background with trouble:
The speedo cable has always clicked or kinda ticked when driving, and the needle has always bounced at lower speed up to about 30mph, then would go steady. the guy I got it from had told me he thought or tried to get a kink out of it, whatever caused the kink I couldn't say. Either way I didn't mind at the time, but now however, it hit me that being modified, this might be a problem.
I think i can still hear the cable twisting in there and clicking slightly, but haven't been able to tear in yet. I do know it is hooked to the speedometer in the back of the dash panel. That said, I haven't had it apart yet to see if the actual gauge needle in the cluster is operable yet. I will pull it apart as soon as I can to check the needle drive, and spin the cable to see exactly which piece is broken (sure hope the cable) Thank you guys!!

[chevy2tom]

I just did a 2004r swap in my 64 & needed a 60" cable (6" longer than my stock one) picked it up @ my local parts store. It It has the same ends as the stock cable. Lucky for me The guy behind the counter has been in the business for a long time & knows how to use the old catalogs under the counter not like the kids that only can barely help if it's in the computer. Lol. Good luck

[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by chevy2tom

I just did a 2004r swap in my 64 & needed a 60" cable (6" longer than my stock one) picked it up @ my local parts store. It It has the same ends as the stock cable. Lucky for me The guy behind the counter has been in the business for a long time & knows how to use the old catalogs under the counter not like the kids that only can barely help if it's in the computer. Lol. Good luck

You wouldn't have a part number and make would you?

[slaminum69]

Gabbin,
you should be able to pick a speedo cable at the local auto store, I can remember the exact length of it, I took the old one in and match it up.I have a 63 with the 700R4, no problems. as far as the needle jumping around and the ticking I took out the speedometer and tore it down re-lubricated everything and its working great for the past year. Hopefully that helps you out. There is some write ups on the speedometers in the FAQ section I believe.

[chevy2tom]

I'll take a look for the part #

[gabbin]

Man that's excellent, thanks for the help!

And definitely, if you find a part# let us know.

[chevy2tom]

Sorry for the delay, here's the cable info that worked for my 64 with a 2004r

[gabbin]

Thanks for getting back to us, I'll look it up and see if I can get mine reading again!