The speedometer in my 55 has the needle bottomed out at about 7 mph. I drove my car for the first time after finally getting on the road. What do I need to do to fix it without damaging anything? I’ve thought about trying to bend the needle but I hope there’s a better way to fix it the right way. Has anyone ever had this problem and how did you fix it?

Remove the entire assembly and inspect it. I have some information on my website, HotRodReverend.com. Too many photos and videos to post here.

Here is a link to get you started.
https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/2018/07/14/1955-ford-part-56-speedometer-and-odometer-reset


Daniel Jessup

Lancaster, California

aka "The Hot Rod Reverend"
check out the 1955 Ford Fairlane build at www.hotrodreverend.com

Thanks Dan for the info, I forgot about you and the great articles you wrote on rebuilding your 55.i had the speedometer out before I painted everything but forgot to fix that needle. I will take the assembly out this winter when I have the time. I did put in a different cable after cleaning and lubricating and it works great even though the needle is on about 8 miles an hour when stopped. Thanks again ,the pictures are very good .

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How are the readings otherwise?  Is it fairly accurate at different speeds.  You can check it with a GPS.  There are small GPS speedos that you can test it with.  Look on ebay.

54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ