by michael swann Wed Nov 19, 2014 8:48 amHopefully these pics will work
Turns out the van was owned by a member of this site...Hutch.
Turns out the van was owned by a member of this site...Hutch.
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GMman
Vantasia
ndjarrett
donivan65
michael swann
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michael swann- Number of posts : 68
Location : Birmingham, Alabama
Registration date : 2014-11-13
michael swann- Number of posts : 68
Location : Birmingham, Alabama
Registration date : 2014-11-13
Anyone know how to adjust the speedometer should we change the tire size form 14 to 15? What do people typically do in that circumstance? Thanks.
donivan65- Governor
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Location : San Diego, California
Registration date : 2008-05-12
the driven gear on the end of the speedometer cable usually can be changed to adapt the speedometer to different rear end ratios, tire and wheel sizes,,,,,,
ndjarrett- Number of posts : 357
Location : Memphis
Registration date : 2011-05-01
Or, you can by a Ratio Adaptor] to increase/reduce it. Based on calcs, I cannot change drive/driven gears in my TH350 enough to get my speedo close, so I just installed one.
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/speedometer_calibration_______va.htm#gm ratio adapter
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/speedometer_calibration_______va.htm#gm ratio adapter
michael swann- Number of posts : 68
Location : Birmingham, Alabama
Registration date : 2014-11-13
Sweet. Thanks guys.
Neal, I spent 2 months in Memphis making a record back in my rock and roll days. Loved it. Still get up there a fair amount going to bike rallies to pinstripe.
Neal, I spent 2 months in Memphis making a record back in my rock and roll days. Loved it. Still get up there a fair amount going to bike rallies to pinstripe.
ndjarrett- Number of posts : 357
Location : Memphis
Registration date : 2011-05-01
michael swann wrote:Sweet. Thanks guys.
Neal, I spent 2 months in Memphis making a record back in my rock and roll days. Loved it. Still get up there a fair amount going to bike rallies to pinstripe.
Bike...as in Harley etc.? Cool, got one of those too. Gimme a holler next time you are in town and we can git a drink :-)
michael swann- Number of posts : 68
Location : Birmingham, Alabama
Registration date : 2014-11-13
yes, Harley's, Gold Wings, etc.
Will do.
Will do.
Vantasia- Number of posts : 1412
Location : New Jersey
Age : 69
Registration date : 2013-08-18
Just get a buddy in a modern car to drive along side of you at different speeds and tell you what the actual speed is, then you will know if you are showing faster or slower than it says and about by how much! Then at least you know if you are speeding or not...donivan65 wrote:the driven gear on the end of the speedometer cable usually can be changed to adapt the speedometer to different rear end ratios, tire and wheel sizes,,,,,,
GMman- Number of posts : 798
Location : Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin
Registration date : 2014-10-14
Another way is if you or a friend has a smart phone with GPS feature. It will calculate your speed.
Digz- Number of posts : 3794
Location : United States Six Lakes MI
Registration date : 2008-05-17
The 14" to 15" wheel means nothing. It's the tire diameter that will make the difference.
michael swann- Number of posts : 68
Location : Birmingham, Alabama
Registration date : 2014-11-13
We have put 15 x 8 tires on it. Thanks for the replies. Any suggestions are appreciated!
I'll post more pics soon.
I'll post more pics soon.
diamond dave- Number of posts : 565
Location : canal fulton, ohio
Registration date : 2012-04-24
my speedometer is reads 60mph when i'm going 58. that's close enough for me. i check it all the time with my gps. my tires are 255/60/15's. don't know if that helps.
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
That's some Beautiful pinstriping!!! Looks like a little bit of everything to suit everyone's taste! 
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michael swann- Number of posts : 68
Location : Birmingham, Alabama
Registration date : 2014-11-13
Thanks Vanny!
65-G10-guy- Number of posts : 110
Location : Waynesville NC
Registration date : 2012-11-16
I did some research and came up with a good program on my droid that is very accurate for MPH. " GPS Essentials" and the best part s it's a free download. It is also fun to track elevation but it does suck on the battery. Happy Vannin'. Jerry
michael swann- Number of posts : 68
Location : Birmingham, Alabama
Registration date : 2014-11-13
Cool! I'll look it up. Thanks man.
michael swann- Number of posts : 68
Location : Birmingham, Alabama
Registration date : 2014-11-13
Still waiting on rocker panels. After that it's crunch time. I'm putting the van in the local World of Wheels show in February
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