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70 series MPH speedometer (1 Viewer)
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You're right, unfortunately.
There really are only a few mph numbers I'd need, so I've even thought about just making a few white or yellow lines and manually sticking them where I want them. The one's that come to mind are 15mph (school zones) plus the most common speed limits where I'm likely to get a speeding ticket - 45, 65, and 75.
Now that I think about it, I could probably skip having a mark at 75 mph. I'm not sure my truck will go that fast. I'd wear that speeding ticket like I just won a gold medal.
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I am sure there are some versions out there where someone could do what you are asking but I haven't seen anything yet.
Here is the ultra rare factory version where the MPH is the main dial and km/h is the secondary dial. Problem with this one is you have to remember your odometer readout is still in km/h if this was made into a graphic overlay. Photo courtesty of @Eco 45
In my case I would mark 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50 mph. Anything beyond that is simply wasting ink.
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Good idea. Will this work for you better?In my case I would mark 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 and 50 mph. Anything beyond that is simply wasting ink.
What I came up with when I needed to re-calibrate my speedo a few years back:
Not quite as professional as FJ73Texas's efforts but it works.
I just used a basic printer, plain paper & double sided tape & it has actually lasted quite well.
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Any chance you could repost the svg / vector image or PDF? My wife recently got a Cruicut cutting machine and I think I could have it cut one of these out for me. Thanks!
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Question: For those of you with 180km/h speedometers. Is this the outer shape you all have? The donor I got is this shape instead of the more round shape that was used for the 160km/h. Still working on the mph addition. The outer shape isn't that important as you will have to trim to fit over your existing face, I am just curious is all.
It's so cool that you are still plugging away at these. As I said before, I'm very happy with mine, thanks!
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Thanks man. I am glad that you still like yours and people find it useful.
Best mod ever! I smile every time I get in and go for a drive.
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So I did a test fit on a spare cluster I have with the first print out which is just a test print. Lined up perfectly to me. I have no idea if Toyota ever made this version of the speedometer face from the factory but at least here it is now. The 180km/h with mph version!
I am not going to release it yet because I need to work on it some more.
I am not going to release it yet because I need to work on it some more.
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That looks nicely done. If I still had that style of cluster I’d be pestering you for an overlay.
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That looks nicely done. If I still had that style of cluster I’d be pestering you for an overlay.
Thank you Charles. Maybe it is time for you to get back into an older 70 series.
I’ve got half of my retirement tied up in the current one so another 70 Series probably ain’t going to happen.
