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Speedometer Replacement for '65 cj

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by PatchyCJ5, Jan 31, 2008.

  1. PatchyCJ5

    PatchyCJ5 Toledo Steel

    Called 4wd Hardware to order a whole new speedo. The Catalog says it would fit a 55-75. However the guy on the phone said it would only fit 72 and up. He said the hole on the dash panel is different. Can anyone point me in the direction to a new speedometer? Would be nice to know how fast I were going when I started driving. Thanks fellas.
     
  2. duke54

    duke54 Member

    I would check on ebay they always have at least one or to good luck.
     
  3. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Hole in the dash panel is different. :? News to me.

    It wouldn't look original but it would fit.
     
  4. PatchyCJ5

    PatchyCJ5 Toledo Steel

    Yea thats what I thought when he told me. Found one in the classifieds. I just dont want to break any speed limits R). It would be nice to know how fast I was going.
     
  5. dnb71R2

    dnb71R2 SuperDave 2023 Sponsor

    You could get a GPS device to monitor speed. I have the little $99 model that Garmin sells for hikers. It works well for a speedo if I really need it. My factory speedo hasn't worked since I got my 71 model almost 2 years ago. I don't worry too much about breaking the speed limit. R) I'll fix it someday, but there's higher priorities for the Jeep first. Good Luck!
     
  6. duke54

    duke54 Member

  7. PatchyCJ5

    PatchyCJ5 Toledo Steel

    Missed that ebay one! It was a steal. Thats a good Idea on the GPS for a speedo.
     
  8. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    GPS won't pass state inspection in places that have them, no odometer. :(
     
  9. PatchyCJ5

    PatchyCJ5 Toledo Steel

    Florida no longer requires state inspection on vehicles-for now. But If I cant find an original speedo, Ill get the later model if itll fit. I just want to know my speed, cause there are some speed zones that are really enforced around here.
     
  10. lamar

    lamar Member

    i have a speedometer out of a 78 cj7 in my 1960 willys pick-up. it fit perfectly into the original hole the old one was in.it has a light on it for to show when the emegency drive was in for the quadra trac was in. i used that light for my alternator light.most of the electrical connections are the same.
     
  11. PatchyCJ5

    PatchyCJ5 Toledo Steel

    Its good to know that the later model speedo will fit into the earlier ones.:beer: