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  • #235991
    Harry Lewis
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    @spike-lewis

    I’m looking for a speedometer, black face for my 69 vw base td. If you have a a working one for sale, please let my know. The odometer is broke on mine

    Thanks,
    Spike

    #266882
    edward ericson
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    @edsnova

    What brand/size? The stock Bug speedos look and work great, especially when paired with a 5-inch tach.

    #266883
    John Richardson
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    @prisoner6

    A Porsche 914 electronic tach is identical in size to the VW speedo. I got mine on eBay 2 years ago for  under $100. There’s one in a derelict 914 in the Miramar Auto Hobby shop, Ray might sell it.

    #266884
    KentT
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    @kentt

    Prisoner#6 wrote:
    A Porsche 914 electronic tach is identical in size to the VW speedo. I got mine on eBay 2 years ago for  under $100. There’s one in a derelict 914 in the Miramar Auto Hobby shop, Ray might sell it.

    And if you want more of the “old school” look, a guy on the Samba sells face decals for the 914 tach to match the older VW speedos without the built in gas gauge.

    Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
    Slowly coming back from the ashes...

    #266885
    Harry Lewis
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    @spike-lewis

    I have the aftermarket speedometer. It’s made by VDO and is 3 1/2 inch across.

    #266886
    KentT
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    @kentt

    This guy can likely repair it for you. I had him restore/rebuild the gauges for my planned dashboard.

    https://m.facebook.com/NorthGeorgiaSpeedometerKentT2016-01-12 09:00:43

    Early FF TDr on 69 VW pan
    Slowly coming back from the ashes...

    #266887
    Harry Lewis
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    @spike-lewis

    Thank you for the info/link

    #266888
    John Richardson
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    @prisoner6

    If you can get to San Diego, CA stop by Kline Bros. VW repair in El Cajon, CA (closer to Lakeside). They have a couple of milk crates full of VW speedo’s and parts for sale CHEAP (along with other crates of other stuff, new engines and tranny and all EMPI  and other parts). Over the years (3) I have found them all to be good guys. Be warned: this is NOT a shop for uneducated “Lookie-Lou’s” to come in and waste their time, they may appear to be a little gruff, but they’re all good guys and will cut you a deal if you are sincere. Highly recommended.
    John (Prisoner #6)

    #266889
    Gordon Waples
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    @allison-gw

    Have the same speedo and the same trouble. Shipped it to NSI in Greensboro N C. They fixed it, just be sure to tell them your tire size

    #266890
    Harry Lewis
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    @spike-lewis

    How much was the cost to rebuild it

    Thanks,
    Spike

    #266891
    Gordon Waples
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    @allison-gw

    Spike, about $130.00

    #266892
    Gordon Waples
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    @allison-gw

    Spike, just saw a gps speedo, which I think is the same size and appearance as ours, for 115.00 on e-bay, could be interesting

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