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lts70 · 07-08-2009, 12:07 AM

Does anyone have any pictures of how they installed their cable x speedo converter. I have read that for it to work best it needs to be installed under hood for a more direct angle of the cable itself. To do this it would need a shorter length ordered rather than the standard 36". What length are you guys using to mount under hood? Any info would be great.

lts70 · 07-08-2009, 11:57 AM

I found this post that has some good info.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=297979

Jewels or Blue_71 did you ever finish the install under the hood? How did it turn out? Any new pictures or advice?

lts70 · 07-09-2009, 03:21 PM

Anyone using a cable X?

68fixeruper · 07-09-2009, 04:43 PM

i was about to post up the same thing you did i was wanting to run a cable x box so that i can use my factory gauges on a 4l60e transmission.

Kid · 07-09-2009, 06:16 PM

I run one, don't have any pictures tho cause the box is mounted under the dash & behind the vintage air unit on the passenger side. It uses a standard speedo cable & cant take sharp bends, just like any cable instl. It works good but has a little needle bounce below 15MPH. Also has slight hum sound, it is an electric motor. No complaints, but I am thinking about having Classic Instruments mod my stock speedo to electronic guts when I get some money saved up. (cost is over a thou!!)

lts70 · 07-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the info Kid. I heard that if you mount the cable x in the engine compartment in sealed box(not rated for exposure to water and weather) it gets rid of the noise and that by using a direct path and shorter cable it help with the needle jumping at low speeds.

brad_man_72 · 07-09-2009, 09:04 PM

over a grand to mod a stock speedo, you could get the tailshaft that accomidtes eletronic and has provisions for a speedo cable.
i was going to try to mod an s-10 speedo into the factory speedo.

lts70 · 07-09-2009, 09:20 PM

I would switch out tailshaft but don't have that option with my NV3500 5 speed. Does anyone have information on the S-10 speedo conversion? I have heard people say it is a possibility but have not heard of some one actually finishing the conversion. With the S-10 speedo is there a way to calibrate for gearing to dial in correct MPH reading?

lts70 · 07-10-2009, 10:50 AM

Anyone installed one of these in the engine compartment?

lts70 · 07-12-2009, 05:55 PM

I was thinking about mounting it something like this but possibly in a waterproof box. So the cable goes in at a straight shot the same pathway as the original.

lts70 · 07-14-2009, 05:00 PM

It might look better to place it on the inside of the fender, next to the windshield wiper bottle. Or if the cable is long enough, down where my marker light use to be before I shaved it. In that spot it would not be seen at all and I could just run the cable along the top of the inner fender.

lts70 · 07-17-2009, 05:01 PM

Looking for more people that have used the Cable X. Some Links as well

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=297979
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295284
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317124
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340925

lts70 · 07-19-2009, 02:21 PM

It would be great to hear about anyone's experience with their Cable X.... Good or bad.

lts70 · 07-21-2009, 03:12 PM

For the cable x to work the best as possible they say it is best to have as straight an angle from the converter to the back of the speedo as possible. When I talked to the folks at Abbott(dealer of the Cable x) about my concerns with performance they said on our trucks it may be best to mount under hood to eliminate as much bend in the cable as possible but in this location it would have to be sealed off from water. They suggested siliconing the holes into the cable x housing at the calibration knobs.

I thought a water proof box would be a better Idea.I want to find a water tight box that will fit over the 4-3/4” long x 3-5/8” wide x 2-2/4” Tall cable x housing. If I can find something like this in the right size I think I will be in business. Drill two holes, one small hole for the wires to come out through and one for the speedo cable. Then seal the holes up with silicone or special fittings that have the rubber boot for a more professional look.

lts70 · 07-26-2009, 08:14 PM

I just got a PM from Jewels. Sounds like she is going to try to work with blue_71 on installing his Cable X under the hood of his truck. She said she would try to post more pics and info on their install.

lts70 · 07-28-2009, 04:03 PM

This is a link with some good infromation on the cable X:

http://www.v8-ranger.com/blue/cablex/cablex.php

lts70 · 08-04-2009, 12:20 PM

Is anyone else interested or following this topic or should I let it die on out. It has become more of a list of my thoughts and findings than a discussion. But if it is helping anyone I will continue to post what Info I find on the subject from browsing other forums and email contacts. I am hoping there are more guys on here that have used this product and would give a review of how they would rate the product. Also some pictures of where and how they installed the unit. That is one of the reasons I keep the thread alive with posting so often. Let me know what you guys think.

BlueJeep · 08-04-2009, 12:32 PM

I'm interested and following. I have two projects that could use this, so it's great for me. I am glad I read that ranger article...

I could use this on my 49 Chevy pickup with a 4.3 and 4L60E, and my next project for my dad will be a 48 Willys pickup with a 5.3 and 4L60E. I'd like to keep stock gauges for both.

Shon · 08-04-2009, 12:57 PM

I am following!
it is either this box or using the parts on the 4l80 to 'turn' the cable using GM parts but for almost 2x the cost of the box.

Shon · 08-06-2009, 10:22 AM

Herron Performance is now a Cable X dealer, $315 shipped.
Will come with the 30 slot unit, which Abbot says has eliminated the slow/jumpy response at low speeds.

TEXAS 68 · 08-06-2009, 11:06 AM

I'll get some pictures of my install I just completed. I;m a ways from driving it to have an opinion on how it works. I mounted under hood on inner fender.

TEXAS 68 · 08-07-2009, 07:30 AM

Picture is not that great but here it is. After thoughts on this I wish I would have paid the extra for the computer extension to get it all under the dash.

brad_man_72 · 08-08-2009, 11:44 AM

ive got the s-10 speedo mounted in my stock dash, i guess ill know if it works in a week or so. dont worry i took alot of pics.

hell the s-10 circuit is even labled, 0-100 same angles, simple to modfy (get rid of trip meter), easy to roll back odometer, and even kinda fits nicely.
$40 for speedo
$10 for epoxy!
aprox 8 hours slowly removing speedo and installing in c-10 dash

ill post a how to when i get it working.... IF i get it working. hopefully i didnt just ruin a nice factory tach dash!

lts70 · 08-10-2009, 11:54 PM

Texas 68, What length of cable did you get? That is one of the areas I might be placing mine. Do you think the unit would do alright next to the wiper fluid bottle mounted on the fender?

Shon, it is good to hear they worked out that bug. That is one of the reasons I have been holding off so long in ordering. does the 30 slot mean the unit has more teeth on its gears?

brad_man_72, I look forward to see your pictures and hearing how it performs. How do you plan on dialing in the MPH?

TEXAS 68 · 08-11-2009, 06:34 AM

I'll have to measure the cable, it came with the box. I think it's 24". Should be ok with fluid bottle(don't have one yet) if it is I can move it. If I was doing this all over again I think I would put all of it under the dash. JMO

07-08-2009, 12:07 AM	#1
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Cable X speedo converter Does anyone have any pictures of how they installed their cable x speedo converter. I have read that for it to work best it needs to be installed under hood for a more direct angle of the cable itself. To do this it would need a shorter length ordered rather than the standard 36". What length are you guys using to mount under hood? Any info would be great. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

07-08-2009, 11:57 AM	#2
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter I found this post that has some good info. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=297979 Jewels or Blue_71 did you ever finish the install under the hood? How did it turn out? Any new pictures or advice? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

07-09-2009, 03:21 PM	#3
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter Anyone using a cable X? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

07-09-2009, 04:43 PM	#4
68fixeruper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Amarillo, Tx Posts: 267	Re: Cable X speedo converter i was about to post up the same thing you did i was wanting to run a cable x box so that i can use my factory gauges on a 4l60e transmission.

07-09-2009, 06:16 PM	#5
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: Cable X speedo converter I run one, don't have any pictures tho cause the box is mounted under the dash & behind the vintage air unit on the passenger side. It uses a standard speedo cable & cant take sharp bends, just like any cable instl. It works good but has a little needle bounce below 15MPH. Also has slight hum sound, it is an electric motor. No complaints, but I am thinking about having Classic Instruments mod my stock speedo to electronic guts when I get some money saved up. (cost is over a thou!!) __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

07-09-2009, 08:57 PM	#6
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter Thanks for the info Kid. I heard that if you mount the cable x in the engine compartment in sealed box(not rated for exposure to water and weather) it gets rid of the noise and that by using a direct path and shorter cable it help with the needle jumping at low speeds. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

07-09-2009, 09:04 PM	#7
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Cable X speedo converter over a grand to mod a stock speedo, you could get the tailshaft that accomidtes eletronic and has provisions for a speedo cable. i was going to try to mod an s-10 speedo into the factory speedo. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

07-09-2009, 09:20 PM	#8
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter I would switch out tailshaft but don't have that option with my NV3500 5 speed. Does anyone have information on the S-10 speedo conversion? I have heard people say it is a possibility but have not heard of some one actually finishing the conversion. With the S-10 speedo is there a way to calibrate for gearing to dial in correct MPH reading? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

07-10-2009, 10:50 AM	#9
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter Anyone installed one of these in the engine compartment? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

07-12-2009, 05:55 PM	#10
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter I was thinking about mounting it something like this but possibly in a waterproof box. So the cable goes in at a straight shot the same pathway as the original. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 07-14-2009 at 04:59 PM.

07-14-2009, 05:00 PM	#11
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter It might look better to place it on the inside of the fender, next to the windshield wiper bottle. Or if the cable is long enough, down where my marker light use to be before I shaved it. In that spot it would not be seen at all and I could just run the cable along the top of the inner fender. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 07-19-2009 at 02:19 PM.

07-17-2009, 05:01 PM	#12
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter Looking for more people that have used the Cable X. Some Links as well http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=297979 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295284 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317124 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340925 __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 08-04-2009 at 12:27 PM.

07-19-2009, 02:21 PM	#13
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter It would be great to hear about anyone's experience with their Cable X.... Good or bad. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 07-26-2009 at 08:16 PM.

07-21-2009, 03:12 PM	#14
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter For the cable x to work the best as possible they say it is best to have as straight an angle from the converter to the back of the speedo as possible. When I talked to the folks at Abbott(dealer of the Cable x) about my concerns with performance they said on our trucks it may be best to mount under hood to eliminate as much bend in the cable as possible but in this location it would have to be sealed off from water. They suggested siliconing the holes into the cable x housing at the calibration knobs. I thought a water proof box would be a better Idea.I want to find a water tight box that will fit over the 4-3/4” long x 3-5/8” wide x 2-2/4” Tall cable x housing. If I can find something like this in the right size I think I will be in business. Drill two holes, one small hole for the wires to come out through and one for the speedo cable. Then seal the holes up with silicone or special fittings that have the rubber boot for a more professional look. Attached Images __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 07-26-2009 at 08:51 PM.

07-26-2009, 08:14 PM	#15
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter I just got a PM from Jewels. Sounds like she is going to try to work with blue_71 on installing his Cable X under the hood of his truck. She said she would try to post more pics and info on their install. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance. Last edited by lts70; 07-26-2009 at 08:44 PM.



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07-28-2009, 04:03 PM	#16
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter This is a link with some good infromation on the cable X: http://www.v8-ranger.com/blue/cablex/cablex.php __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

08-04-2009, 12:20 PM	#17
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter Is anyone else interested or following this topic or should I let it die on out. It has become more of a list of my thoughts and findings than a discussion. But if it is helping anyone I will continue to post what Info I find on the subject from browsing other forums and email contacts. I am hoping there are more guys on here that have used this product and would give a review of how they would rate the product. Also some pictures of where and how they installed the unit. That is one of the reasons I keep the thread alive with posting so often. Let me know what you guys think. __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

08-04-2009, 12:32 PM	#18
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Cable X speedo converter I'm interested and following. I have two projects that could use this, so it's great for me. I am glad I read that ranger article... I could use this on my 49 Chevy pickup with a 4.3 and 4L60E, and my next project for my dad will be a 48 Willys pickup with a 5.3 and 4L60E. I'd like to keep stock gauges for both. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

08-04-2009, 12:57 PM	#19
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: Cable X speedo converter I am following! it is either this box or using the parts on the 4l80 to 'turn' the cable using GM parts but for almost 2x the cost of the box. __________________ 71 Cheyenne C10 LWB cam'd 6.0/T56 Swap

08-06-2009, 10:22 AM	#20
Shon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: sc Posts: 1,203	Re: Cable X speedo converter Herron Performance is now a Cable X dealer, $315 shipped. Will come with the 30 slot unit, which Abbot says has eliminated the slow/jumpy response at low speeds. __________________ 71 Cheyenne C10 LWB cam'd 6.0/T56 Swap

08-06-2009, 11:06 AM	#21
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Re: Cable X speedo converter I'll get some pictures of my install I just completed. I;m a ways from driving it to have an opinion on how it works. I mounted under hood on inner fender. __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

08-07-2009, 07:30 AM	#22
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Re: Cable X speedo converter Picture is not that great but here it is. After thoughts on this I wish I would have paid the extra for the computer extension to get it all under the dash. Attached Images __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

08-08-2009, 11:44 AM	#23
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Cable X speedo converter ive got the s-10 speedo mounted in my stock dash, i guess ill know if it works in a week or so. dont worry i took alot of pics. hell the s-10 circuit is even labled, 0-100 same angles, simple to modfy (get rid of trip meter), easy to roll back odometer, and even kinda fits nicely. $40 for speedo $10 for epoxy! aprox 8 hours slowly removing speedo and installing in c-10 dash ill post a how to when i get it working.... IF i get it working. hopefully i didnt just ruin a nice factory tach dash! __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

08-10-2009, 11:54 PM	#24
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,035	Re: Cable X speedo converter Texas 68, What length of cable did you get? That is one of the areas I might be placing mine. Do you think the unit would do alright next to the wiper fluid bottle mounted on the fender? Shon, it is good to hear they worked out that bug. That is one of the reasons I have been holding off so long in ordering. does the 30 slot mean the unit has more teeth on its gears? brad_man_72, I look forward to see your pictures and hearing how it performs. How do you plan on dialing in the MPH? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

08-11-2009, 06:34 AM	#25
TEXAS 68 Vortec in the works Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Spring,Texas Posts: 735	Re: Cable X speedo converter I'll have to measure the cable, it came with the box. I think it's 24". Should be ok with fluid bottle(don't have one yet) if it is I can move it. If I was doing this all over again I think I would put all of it under the dash. JMO __________________ 68? It's all figured out untill you get it apart. Is it Sunday yet??? 68 Project 68 SWB frame off/98 Vortec with stock FI/power everything. 95 ECLB 2500 with 346,000 on the clock(the original HD) 99 Lesabre-wifes ride 08 Crew Cab LTZ-All Mine 89 SWB 5/7 drop-Son's first ride.

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