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Expert: - 6/15/2010


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Hi, I just bought a 57 Chevy and the speedometer is stuck on 100. I would like to repair or replace it.  Can you tell me how I go about changing the speedometer?  I bought the 1957 Shop Manuel but it doesn't have any info about that.  Any info you can provide is greatly appreciated.

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The instruments including the speedometer are held to the dash by screws that can only be reached under the dash. Before venturing under the dash disconnect the battery terminals! It is tighter quarters under the dash and you will need to lay down on the floor. I have been known to remove the front seat to make more of a space to lay down.
Brad

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Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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