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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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Car: 85 camaro z28
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speedometer measurements

does anyone know what aftermarket guage size you would need to buy in order for it to fit properly in a 85 z28. if your looking to buy an electric speedometer.
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 08:20 AM
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I would measure the diameter of the stock speedometer gauge.
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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got my car in storage right now and would appreciate it if someone knows the diameter. if not don't worry about it i'll just measure it later.
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Old Feb 9, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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There are no aftermarket gauges which will directly replace a stock speedometer.
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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look for a post by Leon, "Lt1inindian" I think. He sent his cluster out to a shop, they put new numbers on it, and such. Looks factory, and brand new.
Might help.
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