Bobacuda Posted September 11 Report Share Posted September 11 Who is using one, what brand, and where did you mount the GPS antennae? Are you happy with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted September 12 Report Share Posted September 12 What's wrong with the stock speedo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 12 Report Share Posted September 12 While I do not use GPS as a 100% factor in gauging speed as it is resolved by average over time....and long curved segment cannot measure as GPS is linear. I do however rather enjoy the GPS in the 69 Morris I built and used it to aid in my ratio adapter being built and they now reflect the same speeds (average in straight line on a clear day) I mounted my GPS antenna in a manner it is near the top of the windscreen and the wire exiting the metal inside frame (in our cars a bezel, in this car, just a header) This is an inprogess build shop of adapting a modern larger mirror with courtesy/maplights built in and the bracket attaching the GPS antenna. this sits just behind the glass. The next shot shows it from the drivers seat (RHD) after installing the headliner and visors. I have never had to wait any extended period for the GPS to locate the minimum three satellites needed. I feel the mirror and hiding the wire is a well worth the effort for clean look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobacuda Posted September 12 Author Report Share Posted September 12 (edited) B1BKevin - I will be making some changes to my ‘51 “Family Farm” truck. I will be swapping in a T5 trans for the OD (0.72). The one I acquired is a “World Class” from a ‘93 S10. It uses an electric speedometer. So, the GPS speedometer is a reasonable compromise. in addition, I will make it 12V for radio and starting, 12V causes instrument changes, minimum of disc brakes on the front, possibly on the rear as well, if I find a Cherokee diff with them. The truck needs everything, so the overall plan is to upgrade gearing, electric and brakes, while retaining the body and the flathead 6. Basically, had the upgrades been available in ‘51, the truck might have had them. Plus, one of my kids will inherit the truck. I am looking for long term utility and reliability. My kids don’t have my patience with old vehicles. Edited September 12 by Bobacuda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted September 13 Report Share Posted September 13 Might want to try this guy: https://www.rsgaugeworks.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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