Speedwarning questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VTKidder · 10-30-2003, 08:30 AM

I had a couple questions about the speedwarning speedo setup.

1) What year(s) was it available?
2) How rare of an option is it? Worth any $$?
3) How does it vary from a standard speedo in terms of wiring? Is there a separate harness that plugs onto the back of the speedo, like the back of a tach has, or is it a completely different printed circuit?
4) What else is needed besides the speedo for operation (harness, buzzer and ....?). Is the dial part of the speedo?
5) When you did pass the dialed in speed, does the buzzer come on and stay on, or is there a quick buzz that stops?

The wheels are just turning, and I wanted to know. Thanks all...

-adam

**CPNE** · 10-30-2003, 10:11 AM

1) What year(s) was it available?

67-69. You may also want to look at Camaros and other GM cars from that era too.

2) How rare of an option is it? Worth any $$?

About 2% of production. More common in fleet vehicle purchases and on series 40-60, to keep employees foot off the gas.

$150 and up, though as usual some will say they never pay more than $25.

3) How does it vary from a standard speedo in terms of wiring? Is there a separate harness that plugs onto the back of the speedo, like the back of a tach has, or is it a completely different printed circuit?

All you need to convert is the speedo, the knob and cable to set the speed, and the harness and buzzer. With these items you can make any cluster a speed warning, no change in circuit, etc.

4) What else is needed besides the speedo for operation (harness, buzzer and ....?). Is the dial part of the speedo?

See above. The knob and flex cable to set (similar to a speedo cable in design) attach to plastic bezel to left of speedo. It is not integrated in the speedo as a mileage reset knob is on modern cars. Obviously the white indicator is part of the speedo.

5) When you did pass the dialed in speed, does the buzzer come on and stay on, or is there a quick buzz that stops?

Guess, here. It's a constant noise to irratate the bejezus out of you.

Huck · 10-30-2003, 10:22 AM

Had one back in 63 on a 61 Buick. It will buzz as long as you exceed the white dial indicator. You can simply move the setting to a higher speed to stop the buzzzzz. Actually a nice option that can keep you out of trouble by setting a bit over the posted speed limit as a reminder. Only works with a mechanical driven speedo---can not be modified to work off a digital or electronic speed replacement so you have to stay with the original gauge setup.

VTKidder · 10-30-2003, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
Guess, here. It's a constant noise to irratate the bejezus out of you.

That's what I was thinking too. Thanks for the good info you guys. I guess they are pretty rare. I take it all is necessary for a transformation of a standard speedo to that in terms of the bezel is a drilled hole and installation of the knob that sets the warning level?

I'll keep my eyes open for one. As with most things rare and cool, it's probably a lost cause, but a reason nonetheless to hit the junkyards! :p

Rod · 10-30-2003, 09:23 PM

You'll need 2 more item from what I read in CPNE's post. The stud that the wiring connect to on metal back of the dash and a nut to hold the cable to the dash bezel.
And he's right about any dash can be made into a speedwarning cluster if you have those parts.. I did it....I also paid up to $275 for a speedwarning then made it into a speedwarning -tach -vacuum cluster, with a tach vacuum cluster I had.

PT'S 70 CST · 12-08-2003, 10:59 AM

I HAVE ONE I AM RESTORING AND I HAVE RESTORED MANY TACH, TACH VAC AND TACH AIR PRESSURE CLUSTERS BUT THIS IS MY FIRST SPEED WARNING DASH AND IT IS IN VERY GOOD COND. I HAVE EVERYTHING TO FINISH IT BUT THE BUZZER BOX AND THE KNOB THAT FITS ON THE DIAL CABLE, DOES ANYONE HAVE A BUZZER OR A DIAL KNOB THEY WANT TO PART WITH. WHAT KIND OF $ IS THIS DASH WORTH FULLY RESTORED. ( SPEED WARNING,TACH, AIR PRESSURE)

10-30-2003, 08:30 AM	#1
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Speedwarning questions I had a couple questions about the speedwarning speedo setup. 1) What year(s) was it available? 2) How rare of an option is it? Worth any $$? 3) How does it vary from a standard speedo in terms of wiring? Is there a separate harness that plugs onto the back of the speedo, like the back of a tach has, or is it a completely different printed circuit? 4) What else is needed besides the speedo for operation (harness, buzzer and ....?). Is the dial part of the speedo? 5) When you did pass the dialed in speed, does the buzzer come on and stay on, or is there a quick buzz that stops? The wheels are just turning, and I wanted to know. Thanks all... -adam

10-30-2003, 10:11 AM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	1) What year(s) was it available? 67-69. You may also want to look at Camaros and other GM cars from that era too. 2) How rare of an option is it? Worth any $$? About 2% of production. More common in fleet vehicle purchases and on series 40-60, to keep employees foot off the gas. $150 and up, though as usual some will say they never pay more than $25. 3) How does it vary from a standard speedo in terms of wiring? Is there a separate harness that plugs onto the back of the speedo, like the back of a tach has, or is it a completely different printed circuit? All you need to convert is the speedo, the knob and cable to set the speed, and the harness and buzzer. With these items you can make any cluster a speed warning, no change in circuit, etc. 4) What else is needed besides the speedo for operation (harness, buzzer and ....?). Is the dial part of the speedo? See above. The knob and flex cable to set (similar to a speedo cable in design) attach to plastic bezel to left of speedo. It is not integrated in the speedo as a mileage reset knob is on modern cars. Obviously the white indicator is part of the speedo. 5) When you did pass the dialed in speed, does the buzzer come on and stay on, or is there a quick buzz that stops? Guess, here. It's a constant noise to irratate the bejezus out of you. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

10-30-2003, 09:23 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	You'll need 2 more item from what I read in CPNE's post. The stud that the wiring connect to on metal back of the dash and a nut to hold the cable to the dash bezel. And he's right about any dash can be made into a speedwarning cluster if you have those parts.. I did it....I also paid up to $275 for a speedwarning then made it into a speedwarning -tach -vacuum cluster, with a tach vacuum cluster I had. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

12-08-2003, 10:59 AM	#6
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	SPEED WARNING I HAVE ONE I AM RESTORING AND I HAVE RESTORED MANY TACH, TACH VAC AND TACH AIR PRESSURE CLUSTERS BUT THIS IS MY FIRST SPEED WARNING DASH AND IT IS IN VERY GOOD COND. I HAVE EVERYTHING TO FINISH IT BUT THE BUZZER BOX AND THE KNOB THAT FITS ON THE DIAL CABLE, DOES ANYONE HAVE A BUZZER OR A DIAL KNOB THEY WANT TO PART WITH. WHAT KIND OF $ IS THIS DASH WORTH FULLY RESTORED. ( SPEED WARNING,TACH, AIR PRESSURE)

10-30-2003, 10:22 AM	#3
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Had one back in 63 on a 61 Buick. It will buzz as long as you exceed the white dial indicator. You can simply move the setting to a higher speed to stop the buzzzzz. Actually a nice option that can keep you out of trouble by setting a bit over the posted speed limit as a reminder. Only works with a mechanical driven speedo---can not be modified to work off a digital or electronic speed replacement so you have to stay with the original gauge setup.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.