Is this what I get fot putting a foriegn part on my Model A?

Alright guys, I am building a gauge cluster for my model a with a 53 ford dash. A friend gave me a old 60's VW bug speedo that looks good for my car and is the perfect size. But I have a th400 tranny that im told turns the speedo cable clockwise. I know that the VW speedo needs the cable to turn counter-clockwise to makes the needle move. Anyone ever have this issue and solved it? Or is this what I deserve for putting a foreign part on my car?

 

Go here. http://www.transmissioncenter.net/speedometer_calibration_______va.htm
About a quarter of the way down the page. They sell a little gizmo to reverse the direction of your speedo cable. $88

 

Go to commercial speedometer in west sac. They are on evergreen across from the international dealership. They can help you out.

 

The speedo is 68 or newer. It should have a date on the back of it. 68 was the first year to have the fuel gauge in the speedo.

 

Thanks guys! I thought I was screwed!

 

You still may be as VWs drove off the front wheel and the speedo calibration will be off . Probably need a $100 ratio corection box also.

 

Dude junk the foreign thing and go with a Jeep CJ5 cluster it's like 5 5/8" dia. with fuel and temp built in, turn signal lights too. They make a 140mph model.

http://www.4wd.com/search.aspx?kw=speedometer

Peace out,

Don

 

Since you're already going to be running a reverser, don't add another in-line device like a ratio changer. Correct the reading with speedo gears; TH400 drives and drivens are available.

 

Most likely not enough correction available doing that.