This is what I'm looking at, pre 9/72 or whatever. The central dark part spins with the cable. The needle is connected to the silver piece just to the outside of that. And yes the piece connected to the needle is free.
Finally got my '71 running and moving on to some of the smaller details like the speedometer. The obvious issue was no speedo cable. Ordered a new one from Specter and installed it yesterday but still no go.
I pulled the cluster to check the speedometer itself. I can spin the magnet with a...
I am also a new owner of a '71. I am suprised at how high 1st gear is. Takes a lot of revs to get moving. I would be afraid changing to 3.70 would make the low end even worse. Does anyone have experience with the 3 speed/3.70 combo?
Any interest in a 69 project? This has been sitting in my garage for a while, but I'm going thru a move and storage is now an issue. I bought this disassembled from a guy in Colorado Springs several years ago. Seems to be pretty much complete. Only rust issues are under the doors, rear...
I don't completely fit the bill here, but I do have a '69 in the Texas panhandle. I believe it's complete except for the engine, but an F engine should be pretty easy to come by I would think. A little rust in the rear sill, rear quarters, and below the doors. Extras include a 4sp tranny...
I've got one for $5000 obo. Located in TX panhandle so it may be a little far for you, but it's clean and would make a good driver. 165K miles. PM me for more info.