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dorvedahl47pu · 09-13-2020, 04:46 PM

I'm in the process of restoring the instrument panel from my 1940 3/4 ton pickup. How do I remove the speedometer needle/pointer so I can get the faceplate off?

Thank you in advance.

Kube · 09-13-2020, 07:12 PM

It is simply pressed on to the shaft. However, I strongly advise against just prying it off. Rather, get a firm hold of the shaft with a needle nose plier and only then (gently) pry the needle off.

dorvedahl47pu · 09-13-2020, 08:06 PM

Perfect...I will give that a try. Thanks.

dorvedahl47pu · 09-14-2020, 01:39 PM

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Worked like a champ. Thanks again.

09-13-2020, 04:46 PM	#1
dorvedahl47pu Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hooper, Utah Posts: 79	1940 Ford Speedo Needle/Pointer Removal I'm in the process of restoring the instrument panel from my 1940 3/4 ton pickup. How do I remove the speedometer needle/pointer so I can get the faceplate off? Thank you in advance.

09-13-2020, 07:12 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,990	Re: 1940 Ford Speedo Needle/Pointer Removal It is simply pressed on to the shaft. However, I strongly advise against just prying it off. Rather, get a firm hold of the shaft with a needle nose plier and only then (gently) pry the needle off. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

09-13-2020, 08:06 PM	#3
dorvedahl47pu Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hooper, Utah Posts: 79	Re: 1940 Ford Speedo Needle/Pointer Removal Perfect...I will give that a try. Thanks.

09-14-2020, 01:39 PM	#4
dorvedahl47pu Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Hooper, Utah Posts: 79	Re: 1940 Ford Speedo Needle/Pointer Removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Worked like a champ. Thanks again.