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Title: 1950 Speedometer repair
Post by: Cadillac Jack 82 on May 19, 2025, 03:51:55 PM

Well looks as if my 1950 CDV shot its speedometer over the weekend.  Not only that, but it broke the speed indicator needle in half.  I know a few of you have posted this before, but what vendor would you trust to repair this, and where can I source a need correct styled needle?
Title: Re: 1950 Speedometer repair
Post by: jaxops on May 20, 2025, 08:39:10 AM
The same thing happened to me in the 1956 coming home from a show in Norfolk.  I heard some gears catching and then the speedometer stopped altogether.  Looks like I have to pull it and send it out for repair.  Ugh.  Not an easy job on any Cadillac!!
Title: Re: 1950 Speedometer repair
Post by: David King (kz78hy) on May 20, 2025, 11:30:21 AM
This guy is close to me and I have used him.  Expensive, but he could fix your speedo.

https://www.bobsspeedometer.com/
Title: Re: 1950 Speedometer repair
Post by: Cadillac Jack 82 on May 20, 2025, 11:32:27 AM

Awesome thank you.  I'm hoping he can fix the needle as its in very nice shape.
Title: Re: 1950 Speedometer repair
Post by: Carfreak on May 20, 2025, 01:16:38 PM
Bob's is very good; they've been in business for a long time but yes as David mentioned, can be expensive.