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: Speedometer size


snowtrav
Jun 16th, 09, 9:56 PM
Can anyone tell me what diameter the speedometer is in a 69 chevelle? Thanks

Chris R
Jun 16th, 09, 10:39 PM
I dont have the answer but im curious. Are you asking because of the thought of putting an aftermarket guage in there, such as an Auto Meter Speedo?

snowtrav
Jun 16th, 09, 11:04 PM
I'm Thinking About it.

Chris R
Jun 21st, 09, 9:29 PM
If you do a search here. You should be able to find examples of aftermarket guages in the stock 69 dash. Its been done several times. I have never measure a stock 69 guage before so I cant answer that part.

GenPac
Jun 21st, 09, 10:15 PM
I don't have my cluster out and I don't know how exact a figure you need, but roughly 4" +- 1/8" is what I eyeballed.

RUQKENF
Jun 22nd, 09, 8:40 AM
5" tach/speedo fits perfect. The center holds a 2 1/16 fuel guage perfectly also.
Tony

snowtrav
Jun 23rd, 09, 8:19 AM
Thanks, I have since got a hold of my spare cluster, it measures 4 1/2. I think RUQKENF is correct that it will fit, I was thinking of using the autometer 5" electric speedometer and either the full or partial sweep cluster gauge in 5". I was considering the 5" speedometer/tach but thought it was too crowded on the face, but as luck would have it i spotted a tach that replaces the clock in the ground up catalog so i am thinking of using that since my clock doesn't work any way. I will keep you posted, Alan

RUQKENF
Jun 23rd, 09, 11:09 PM
I tried to upload a pic, but I am having trouble. Send me your email address and I will get you a pic of my dash.
Tony