Scratch

May be replacing my speedometer... if I go that route, how hard to change the odometer reading to match what I have?
Or if I just bought a replacement odometer? Can the numbers be turned?

AdamMeh

A certified speedometer repair shop can do it for you. That's the way to go as you can show that it was set accurately with they document(s) they give you etc. There are a couple locally here in Phoenix and I had them do that with a low mileage car which I wanted to keep as an "A" box on the title (means the mileage is accurate and has not exceeding the limitations of the odometer).

Adam

Easy Mike

Check with your DMV before you make the jump. It's illegal in some states to piddle with/replace odos.

scottw

If legal, a speedo shop or the manufacture can set it to the correct mileage.

Sonny71

When I had mine done in NY years ago, the dealership put a small sticker with the old odometer mileage on the face of the new one. I assume that conforms to NYS DMV requirements.

70ZZ3 96LT4

In 1975 and 6 months before the 5 year 50,000 mile warranty expired on my 1970 Corvette I bought a new speedometer from a Chevy dealer parts counter and I personally replaced my 70's speedometer myself. I did not change the numbers on the new unit to reflect the original speedometer. I did not have to change to change out the speedometer since the MPH was still working, but I was making a trip from Dallas to San Diego and them back to Dallas and wanted to protect the remaining months on the warranty.

Later back in Dallas after my trip I had my car at the Chevrolet dealership three different times for warranty work on right wheel bearing replacement, left wheel bearing replacement, and for 2 u-joint replacements.

Provided the invoice for the purchased speedometer and the removed original speedometer. Had no problems with getting the warranty work done.

The replacement speedometer works today. Accumulated mileage 160K from August 18, 1970.

No problems ever with law enforcement on my change of the original speedometer.

Scratch

Mine is "A" box with just over 72K
Is Dick's Speedo one of those places? I don't want some hap-hazard joint.

AdamMeh

Hey Scratch,

Yep. There are two "Dick's" shops in the valley. They have nothing to do with each other. One is in central Phx. and their prices were VERY high and the turn around time was very slow IMO. They were very nice on the phone - professional etc - so nothing bad to say in that respect.

There is another in the East valley (Tempe) and that's where I went. They were very reasonable and actually took time to fix it quickly so I didn't have to make another trip to the East side from Peoria - was ready for me by the time I got back from grabbing a bite to eat. They had a highway patrol car pull in for calibration while I was there and that speaks highly for them IMO.

Here is their website.

http://www.dicksspeedotach.com/

Adam

Scratch

Thanks Adam...looks to be the place

pws69

There is also a Federal aspect that must be considered..

Vette5.5

If both speedometers are out of the the car, shouldn't be to hard to unclip the odo wheel, and adjust the numbers. Wear thin cloth gloves when doing this, so no marks are left. Who's gonna know.

alconk

Just had my 82 speedo re-calibrated with a 140 mph over lay but before sending it out the technician called and asked me what I wanted the odometer to be set at. I told him to leave it where it's at (92K)