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Thanks for the thoughts folks. Disconnected the speedo - gave it a squirt with WD40 , put it back together again and no luck. So after the silicon chip inside my head switched to overload, I gave it a rest for a few days. After about a week I took the old girl for a spin - and yes you guessed it! my ...

Thanks Fingers - your'e worth bottling. I have got another speedo on hand and will try this.Thanks very much for the offer.
Also Craig may have put me onto something with the 'miss alignment' of the cable also.
The plot thickens - will keep you all informed as to outcome.

Thanks all for your varied & interesting replies. After many attempts to fix it, I'll give it one more go trying your various thoughts (except taking the auto out). May have to have a serious look at 'howards' for a fix. I am getting used to looking at the speedo and seeing that I'm flying along at ...

Thanks Harv. here's hoping

Hi Guys,
Both boot springs are now stuffed. The boot wont stay up unless I use the old broomstick. I believe that 'RET' forum member has a kit for the replacement of these things. Has anyone got an email address or phone number for me to call?

After some standard style rims (4-widened) - 13X6 to make old girl look nearly original. Drum brakes all around. I live in VIC. northern subs.

Try sugar soap and leave for a minute, then wipe off with a damp sponge. really good if the cars has cigarette smoke browning. Other than that any good vynel cleaner.

Mine is approx. 1280mm for bottom width of seat & 1250mm for backrest width. Bottom width does not take into account the bottom metal surrounds at each end. PS mine is original not reupholstered if that helps.

Hello Folks, This is my first posting on this forum. Hope all goes well. My problem is that my speedo (orange line ) is sticking and staying stuck until I disconect the speedo cable. When this is done the speedo falls back to zero. Then I connect it up again take it for a spin , and yep it sticks ...