OTHER SPEEDOS

[njf690]

JUST AFTER SOME OTHER SPEEDO CHOICES. I HAVE DONE THE V6 CONVERSION AND WOULD LOVE TO KEEP THE ORINGNAL SPEEDO BUT THE AUTO ELEC RECKONS IT CANT BE DONE.
ANY PHOTOS OF WHAT SOME OF YOU HAVE DONE IN THIS CASE.
I HAD ALL NEW WIRING , STEERING , GEARBOX, SUSPENSION,BRAKES.

CHEERS

[FCRB26]

Look at pedros build crs have adaptors in stock so you can run your original Speedo and so the computer gets a signal to stay happy.  ;D

[FC_fer_me]

I fitted an autometer speedo in MPH from the states. Matches up well with the V6 auto and easy to calibrate. There are some photos on my build here
http://fefcholden.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,12539.0.html Cheers Jack

[njf690]

FC_fer_me

do you remember what size you bought ?

[NES304]

would have been a 4"

[FCV08]

I have kept the original with an adapter from V6 Conversions in Moree.

I think the type of transmission dictates whether it is possible or not.

Cheers

Craig D

[NES304]

I have kept the original with an adapter from V6 Conversions in Moree.

I think the type of transmission dictates whether it is possible or not.

Cheers

Craig D

Sure does Craig, Assuming you'd have a VP box with geardrive it would adapt, however I have a VT gearbox which has an inductive speedo ie electrical pulse.
These guys have one. I was quoted $800 straight off and then spoke to the guys "mum" and she said $500. I will be looking at using these guys for mine. It is based on a VDO speedo behind an FC gauge. Note the LCD odometer where the mechanical one was. Hope it helps.
http://www.howardinstruments.com.au/product_details.php?productid=2389&mdid=910751139434743c4c7a92e05c7e6416

[pedro]

Mine came from Castlemaine auto electrics and was for a cable setup, I can't find the receipt but I'm sure it was only around $350 with a new cable.
           Pedro

[FCV08]

Looks good NES

[FC_fer_me]

nfj690, the meter I got was a 5inch.  Here is the meter on ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AUTOMETER-SPORT-COMP-5-ELECTRICAL-SPEEDOMETER-0-160MPH-AU3989-/180852715966?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a1ba971be This speedo will work on the VS-VT Commodore auto and fit neatly where the original speedo sat in the FC dash. Hope this helps, cheers, Jack.

[njf690]

thanks for that i think i will go that way .  :)

[NES304]

thanks for that i think i will go that way .  :)

Howards instruments pretty much do that and then place the FC one on top