Location of Speedometer
- Stephen Hoskins
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Location of Speedometer
I have a 56 Speedster vin# 82195 that I entered at the Dana Point Concours yesterday. One of the comments that I got, that I never heard before, was that my speedometer was in the wrong location. I have had this car at Dana Point for many shows and never heard this comment before. Currently the speedometer is on the right of the tach, with the combo gauge on the left of the tach. The judge said it should be reversed with the combo gauge. Are speedsters different than coupes?
Steve Hoskins
Registry Member #653
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- Mike Wilson
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Re: Location of Speedometer
Hi, Steve:
On page 95 of Bret Johnson's book, "A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity", he states the following under "Placement": "Cars with two gauges positioned the speedometer on the left with the tachometer or clock on the right. Early 356As had the speedometer on the left, tachometer in the center and cluster gauge on the right. At the T 2 body change, the cluster gauge has moved to the left and the speedometer to the right. This arrangement remained unaltered through the 356C model."
On page 95 of Bret Johnson's book, "A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity", he states the following under "Placement": "Cars with two gauges positioned the speedometer on the left with the tachometer or clock on the right. Early 356As had the speedometer on the left, tachometer in the center and cluster gauge on the right. At the T 2 body change, the cluster gauge has moved to the left and the speedometer to the right. This arrangement remained unaltered through the 356C model."
Mike Wilson
Lomita, CA
'63 B coupe
Lomita, CA
'63 B coupe
- Stephen Hoskins
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Re: Location of Speedometer
Thanks, Mike. I guess I was so used to later models, that I did not realize the T-1 were different. Even Jessie has not mentioned it!!
Steve Hoskins
Registry Member #653
60 B Coupe
68 911T Soft Window
70 911T Coupe
72 911T Coupe
17 Macan S
Registry Member #653
60 B Coupe
68 911T Soft Window
70 911T Coupe
72 911T Coupe
17 Macan S
- Mike Wilson
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Re: Location of Speedometer
Glad to help, Steve. I had to look it up as I wasn't sure either.
All the best,
Mike
All the best,
Mike
Mike Wilson
Lomita, CA
'63 B coupe
Lomita, CA
'63 B coupe
- Peter Bartelli
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Re: Location of Speedometer
Sharp judges!
- Mike Wilson
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Re: Location of Speedometer
It has to be really difficult being a judge and having to know/recognize the details and authenticity of the various years and models.
Thanks to all of you that donate your time organizing these events and serving as judges.
Thanks to all of you that donate your time organizing these events and serving as judges.
Mike Wilson
Lomita, CA
'63 B coupe
Lomita, CA
'63 B coupe
- Stephen Hoskins
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Re: Location of Speedometer
Mike,
I think you might know this judge, Ed Rutherford.
I think you might know this judge, Ed Rutherford.
Steve Hoskins
Registry Member #653
60 B Coupe
68 911T Soft Window
70 911T Coupe
72 911T Coupe
17 Macan S
Registry Member #653
60 B Coupe
68 911T Soft Window
70 911T Coupe
72 911T Coupe
17 Macan S
- Mike Wilson
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Re: Location of Speedometer
I do, Steve. He's caught other items on other cars that have been over-looked including incorrect fuel pumps, etc. Give him a call. I'm sure he'd be happy to talk to you about your car.
Mike Wilson
Lomita, CA
'63 B coupe
Lomita, CA
'63 B coupe