1966 Odometer
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Burning Brakes
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1966 Odometer
Hey guys and gals,
I recently purchased a 1966 Corvette with 327/350 engine and the odometer hasn't worked since 1969 according to the previous owner and other documents that were included with the purchase. The tachometer doesn't work either but the speedometer works fine. I would really like to get the odometer fixed but I have no idea how to go about it or who does such work. The prior owner, who was the 2nd owner and purchased the car in July 1967, decided not to have it fixed because he didn't want the car to appear to have been tampered with and he really didn't care as long as the speedometer worked. Anyone have any experience with having this type of repair done?
Wallemon
I recently purchased a 1966 Corvette with 327/350 engine and the odometer hasn't worked since 1969 according to the previous owner and other documents that were included with the purchase. The tachometer doesn't work either but the speedometer works fine. I would really like to get the odometer fixed but I have no idea how to go about it or who does such work. The prior owner, who was the 2nd owner and purchased the car in July 1967, decided not to have it fixed because he didn't want the car to appear to have been tampered with and he really didn't care as long as the speedometer worked. Anyone have any experience with having this type of repair done?
Wallemon
Drifting
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Jason Oliver is the guy you want to recondition and repair your dash cluster. (vetteinstruments@aol.com) Go to the archives and type his name in for a search and his email will come up in a thread. These are typical problems with these cars and can be repaired. Now that was the easy part. The next part is harder but can be done. You will have to remove the dash cluster and send it to Jason. Once again go to the search function and type in cluster removal and you will get plenty on "how to" stuff. Get the articles by John Z from the back issues of Corvette Enthusiast magazine (800- 448-3611) July and September 2004 issues and it will take you through it step by step. Others will chime in here with other helpful advice. If you get stuck just look in the archives or post a question and picture if you can. Lots of information and help regarding this topic.
Dennis
Dennis
Last edited by Dennis Beck; Oct 27, 2006 at 02:15 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks for your help Dennis. I seem to remember a story about dash removal in a recent Corvette Restorer magazine too. I have those two issues of Corvette Enthusiast at home and will check it out. Thanks for the update with e-mail address. I haven't often posted to the forum but with guys like you around I have probably missed a great deal. Thanks again.
I do have another question for you. When I get the odometer fixed is it best to leave it with the mileage showing and go on from there or would it be better to use a drill or something to advance the mileage to a point that, based on the previous owners recollection and scrapbooks and the wear on the tires the he bought in 1969 and were still on the car when I bought it a couple of months ago, would more reasonably represent the actual mileage on the car?
I do have another question for you. When I get the odometer fixed is it best to leave it with the mileage showing and go on from there or would it be better to use a drill or something to advance the mileage to a point that, based on the previous owners recollection and scrapbooks and the wear on the tires the he bought in 1969 and were still on the car when I bought it a couple of months ago, would more reasonably represent the actual mileage on the car?
Last edited by wallemon; Oct 27, 2006 at 02:37 PM.
