Who makes custom speedometer cables

[jimshydroshop]

I have a stock 1940 Ford Dash and Gauge Panel. My transmission is a later model Ford 3 speed Top Loader with Jeep Shifter behind a Flathead. I don't have the Speedometer hooked up as I don't know who to contact to make a cable or an adaptor to my transmission. Any Help? Thanks, Jim

 

[Ralph Moore]

Most shops that specialize in drivelines will have the capability to do this.
Check your local listings, I did something similar and took both cable ends to a shop in Anchorage , along with the length I needed, and they made one while I waited.

 

[supereal]

We have them made up by Bob's Speedometer in Michigan. The places to make up the shaft and housing have mostly disappeared. You can reach them at 800/592-9673.

 

[JSeery]

Almost every town had a speedometer shop in the past and they made them up as Ralph said. I'm not sure now days if the shops are still around or not.

 

[FL&WVMIKE]

You can, probably, do it yourself. I have bought generic inside cables, with a little tool to square up the ends. Check with an old time auto parts business. Maybe, even the big chains might have it. Just ask.
It will beat paying someone $75.00/hour.
MIKE (mikeburch)