The Ford Barn

California Travieso · 02-18-2025, 07:12 PM

I have an early 1930 Roadster with the oval speedometer. My instrument panel is very corroded and I may have to have it restored. I was able to find a very nice original Instrument Panel for the late 1930-31 Round Speedometer.

Can I change from the Oval to the Round Speedometer and change the speedometer cable?

David Serrano

Y-Blockhead · 02-18-2025, 07:20 PM

I don't think it will fit. Something to do with the gas tank shape??

Oldbluoval · 02-18-2025, 07:23 PM

Mounting screws different spacing

JayJay · 02-18-2025, 09:35 PM

As others have stated, no they are not interchangeable. Mounting holes, speedos and speedo cables are different. Post a “Wanted” in the Swap Meet section of the Barn and I’m sure you can find a good one (repops vary in quality). I found one at a swap meet last year for (I think) $25. Had it replated and it’s gorgeous.

JayJay · 02-18-2025, 10:48 PM

Duplicate

BrianH · 02-19-2025, 12:55 AM

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The easy answer is no.

California Travieso · 02-19-2025, 03:00 AM

Thanks guys. I was afraid of that. I have a couple of oval reproduction instrument panels. I have one that I bought from a guy that was going to hot rod his car and it has the gauges, the lock and the complete dash light. I’ll probably use that.

David Serrano

02-18-2025, 07:12 PM	#1
California Travieso Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 996	Oval vs. Round Speedometer I have an early 1930 Roadster with the oval speedometer. My instrument panel is very corroded and I may have to have it restored. I was able to find a very nice original Instrument Panel for the late 1930-31 Round Speedometer. Can I change from the Oval to the Round Speedometer and change the speedometer cable? David Serrano

02-18-2025, 07:20 PM	#2
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,652	Re: Oval vs. Round Speedometer I don't think it will fit. Something to do with the gas tank shape??

02-18-2025, 07:23 PM	#3
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,591	Re: Oval vs. Round Speedometer Mounting screws different spacing

02-18-2025, 09:35 PM	#4
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,110	Re: Oval vs. Round Speedometer As others have stated, no they are not interchangeable. Mounting holes, speedos and speedo cables are different. Post a “Wanted” in the Swap Meet section of the Barn and I’m sure you can find a good one (repops vary in quality). I found one at a swap meet last year for (I think) $25. Had it replated and it’s gorgeous. __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan It isn't a defect, it's a feature!

02-18-2025, 10:48 PM	#5
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,110	Re: Oval vs. Round Speedometer Duplicate __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan It isn't a defect, it's a feature!

02-19-2025, 12:55 AM	#6
BrianH Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Santa Ana, Cal 92704 Posts: 106	Re: Oval vs. Round Speedometer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The easy answer is no.

02-19-2025, 03:00 AM	#7
California Travieso Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 996	Re: Oval vs. Round Speedometer Thanks guys. I was afraid of that. I have a couple of oval reproduction instrument panels. I have one that I bought from a guy that was going to hot rod his car and it has the gauges, the lock and the complete dash light. I’ll probably use that. David Serrano