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Eagle1201

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Speedometer cable question

01-11-2014, 02:13 PM

Hello all,

I am new to the world of Dodge, well old Dodges at least. I am working on a '53 that I found abused in a guy's driveway. The truck is un-restorable to OEM as of all the modifications that were done but I thought it would be fun for something to cruise around in during the summer. After replacing the cab (it was rolled over once or twice) and repainting it, I'm off to get everything working.

All was going well until I went to hook up the speedometer cable. For some reason that defies explanation I am unable to find where the cable screws into the transmission. I have built other old vehicles (Willys, GMC, etc) and have never had this much trouble finding something so simple. Any directions would be greatly appreciated.

Keith
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01-11-2014, 02:59 PM

Look at the transfer case.

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01-11-2014, 03:44 PM

Found it. Well, found a bolt that was put in the hole where the speedometer cable should go....
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01-11-2014, 03:47 PM

Good job!

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01-12-2014, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by Gordon Maney View Post

Look at the transfer case.

The bolt you found...was it on the transmission or the transfer case?

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01-13-2014, 01:49 PM

Probably transmission....

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01-13-2014, 06:17 PM

Kinda what I was thinkin...

1949 B-1 PW (Gus)
1955 C-3 PW (Woodrow)
2001 Dodge 2500 (Dish...formerly Maney's Mopar)
1978 Suzuki GS1000EC (fulfills the need...the need for speed)
1954 Ford 860 tractor
1966 Chrysler LS 16 sailboat (as yet un-named)
UVA UVAM VIVENDO VARIA FITS
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