WTB - 1918 Speedometer

[JR Ewing]

Hello,
I am looking for a speedometer for my 1918 Roadster. I have the everything except for the actual speedometer.

Thanks for the help.

[TRDxB2]

do you care what model it is?

[Larry]

If I’m remembering correctly, that would be a model, 102.
If so, I have the one pictured below I would sell. It is original and unrestored with the mounting plate and knob.
I would take$100 for it if you’re interested.

I also have a restored one I purchased years ago for my 1918 and will probably not finish the car. It is complete with the drive assembly cable and gear. I would sell that if you’re interested, but would not want to split it up. I would want to sell the whole set up.

[JR Ewing]

Thanks Larry,
Let me think about that. I’m trying to figure out how it mounts to the firewall and if the cable enters the speedometer straight or at an angle. Looks like the one you have is missing the angled adapter right?

[JR Ewing]

do you care what model it is?

Not necessarily but would prefer it to look somewhat correct.

[TRDxB2]

do you care what model it is?

Not necessarily but would prefer it to look somewhat correct.

You need to make sure it works with the other parts & wheels you have., no assumptions with a 100 year old Model T.

[RajoRacer]

One needs the elbow for the cable to join up !

[Larry]

Thanks Larry,
Let me think about that. I’m trying to figure out how it mounts to the firewall and if the cable enters the speedometer straight or at an angle. Looks like the one you have is missing the angled adapter right?

I have the elbow for it. Not sure about the internal part of that elbow though. I will check that tomorrow.

[JR Ewing]

do you care what model it is?

Not necessarily but would prefer it to look somewhat correct.

You need to make sure it works with the other parts & wheels you have., no assumptions with a 100 year old Model T.

The car came with what appears to be everything but the speedometer.

[JR Ewing]

I also need the threaded cap that fits the swivel. See picture…

Thanks!

[JR Ewing]

I’m still looking for a speedometer for my 1918 Roadster, or something close to 1918. As long as it’s firewall mounted. Thanks.

[Larry]

Joshua, You may want to message User name (Russ Furstnow)
He is probably the most knowledgeable speedometer person on here. He could tell you if what you have is correct for 1918 and what speedometer head would go with it. He may actually have what you’re looking for.
Attached is a photo of the set up I purchased for my 1918.
I would be willing to sell the complete set up if this is what you are looking for but I would check with Russ first.

[JR Ewing]

Hi Larry,
The speedometer in that setup you have would work but probably more than I’d wanna pay for the complete set. All the speedometers I’m finding have the angled adapter at the bottom, which I don’t believe will work for a firewall mounted speedometer. Maybe I’m wrong but I thought the cable should attach to the speedometer straight and not at an angle. I’ve been trying to find a picture to confirm this but I haven’t been able to find anything. I did send Russ a PM earlier today.

Thanks for the help!

[Erik Johnson]

Stewart speedometers mounted on a on a steel or wood Stewart instrument panel are recessed into the panel, have a deep mounting bracket on the underside of the instrunment panel, and an elbow where the chain housing (cable housing) is secured.

Firewall mounted Stewart speedometers use a shallow, surface mount bracket, there is no elbow on the speedometer and the chain and chain housing are shorter than what is utilized on an instrument panel mounted speedometer.

With that being said, Larry Gresh's first photo shows a speedometer that was originally mounted to an instrument panel as evidenced by the deep bracket and the bevel gear for the elbow.

Larry's second photos shows the correct set-up for a firewall mounted speedometer.

If you are a stickler, you should get the Stewart speedometer with the correct letter on its face which corresponds to production date.

Here is some info on Stewart instrument boards:

https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/1 ... 83237.html

[Sarikatime]

Russ Furstnow would be your best source for the right parts.
Call him at 1-928-699-2376

[JR Ewing]

Stewart speedometers mounted on a on a steel or wood Stewart instrument panel are recessed into the panel, have a deep mounting bracket on the underside of the instrunment panel, and an elbow where the chain housing (cable housing) is secured.

Firewall mounted Stewart speedometers use a shallow, surface mount bracket, there is no elbow on the speedometer and the chain and chain housing are shorter than what is utilized on an instrument panel mounted speedometer.

With that being said, Larry Gresh's first photo shows a speedometer that was originally mounted to an instrument panel as evidenced by the deep bracket and the bevel gear for the elbow.

Larry's second photos shows the correct set-up for a firewall mounted speedometer.

If you are a stickler, you should get the Stewart speedometer with the correct letter on its face which corresponds to production date.

Here is some info on Stewart instrument boards:

https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/1 ... 83237.html

Thanks Erik,
This is the info I was trying to confirm. I appreciate the help.

[JR Ewing]

Russ Furstnow would be your best source for the right parts.
Call him at 1-928-699-2376

I spoke with Russ this morning. He confirmed what the proper speedometer is for firewall mount. I may buy one from him, but a restored one might look a little odd in my crusty T so I would still like to find a good used one if anyone has one.

Thanks for all the help.

[JR Ewing]

I’m still looking for a speedometer. Thanks!