I love the look of vintage speedometers. This thread is from one I posted on motorbicycling.com a few years ago and thought cabers might enjoy it. Feel free to make any comments or corrections. My knowledge is limited to my collection and the few repairs I've done.
I'll start with my favorite models. These have a resettable trip meter. Great for runs up to 99 miles. A metal case with a chrome bezel make these really bulletproof and attractive.
Stewart Warner made a variety of metal case speedos over the years.
Here's a NOS Whizzer kit.
These are a bit smaller with no reset function.
Now, my next favorite are the plastic models
This one made for Sears has a lower scale indicating safe or dangerous speeds.
The Cadet face is one of the most common.
Some indicate RPMs.
Others show MPH and KPH.
Here's one that indicates wheel size
This is what's inside.
Most of the plastic models use these cables.
Some drives are stuck or froze up. By drilling out the 6 rivets, you can disassemble, clean, lube, and reassemble with #3 X 3/16'' machine screws.
The large discs are mounted to the drive unit and the slotted rings are for the older drives and mount on the wheel,
S W also made drives that ride on the tire.
Here's some other styles and brands you may encounter.
You find these speedos at the usual places, ebay, swap meets, etc. Occasionally a NOS will pop up on ebay
I'll start with my favorite models. These have a resettable trip meter. Great for runs up to 99 miles. A metal case with a chrome bezel make these really bulletproof and attractive.
Stewart Warner made a variety of metal case speedos over the years.
Here's a NOS Whizzer kit.
These are a bit smaller with no reset function.
Now, my next favorite are the plastic models
This one made for Sears has a lower scale indicating safe or dangerous speeds.
The Cadet face is one of the most common.
Some indicate RPMs.
Others show MPH and KPH.
Here's one that indicates wheel size
This is what's inside.
Most of the plastic models use these cables.
Some drives are stuck or froze up. By drilling out the 6 rivets, you can disassemble, clean, lube, and reassemble with #3 X 3/16'' machine screws.
The large discs are mounted to the drive unit and the slotted rings are for the older drives and mount on the wheel,
S W also made drives that ride on the tire.
Here's some other styles and brands you may encounter.
You find these speedos at the usual places, ebay, swap meets, etc. Occasionally a NOS will pop up on ebay
