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04-09-2017, 10:35 PM | #1 |
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Round Speedometers
I have Waltham speedometer in my late '31 Station Wagon. I bought a "rebuilt" Steward Warner speedo, but it looks like it uses a different cable. What gives?
Original Waltham on left, Stewart Warner on right. Last edited by 1931 Station Wagon; 04-09-2017 at 10:39 PM. Reason: Photo Caption |
04-09-2017, 10:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: Round Speedometers
Have you tried it yet?
They have a different shape, but the square pocket and thread look the same. |
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04-10-2017, 07:05 AM | #3 |
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Re: Round Speedometers
Looks like no Square Pocket in the one on right?
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04-10-2017, 07:44 AM | #4 |
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Re: Round Speedometers
its in there - just not very easy to photograph...
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04-10-2017, 09:22 AM | #5 |
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Re: Round Speedometers
The round speedometers all take the same speedo cable. The ovals take a different size square on the top end, except for the oval Northeast which uses a unique cable.
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04-10-2017, 05:25 PM | #6 |
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04-10-2017, 05:27 PM | #7 |
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Re: Round Speedometers
Take my word for it they are the same hook ups. I rebuild them each day. If you like more info please just let me know. papanick.
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04-10-2017, 09:34 PM | #8 |
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04-11-2017, 06:08 AM | #9 |
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Re: Round Speedometers
Just trying to help out.
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04-12-2017, 09:16 PM | #10 |
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Re: Round Speedometers
Thanks for everyone's help.
I got a real kick out of being called a "Junior". I bought my first antique car in 1959 and a few cars later bought a 1929 Roaster Pick-up from the original owner in 1963. It's gone full circle with about a hundred antique cars over the last 58 years to get back to a really neat "A". Being a Junior made my day! |
04-15-2017, 07:01 AM | #11 |
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Re: Round Speedometers
I think after 100 post you will be a senior member
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