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    Posted: Aug/26/2015 at 1:31pm
Does anyone sell a replacement speedo cable for a 74 Hornet hatchback, 232, automatic, or is it possible to purchase and install new plastic "gears" on each end of this cable?
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If you don't have to have stock OE stuff you can get really nice quality DIY speedometer cable, housings, and the gear from Summit Racing. As I remember they have a couple different types of speedometer cable outer housings and lengths to choose from. The one I used for my 70 AMX was a nice heavy duty cable, but way more flexable than an OE cable and it was very simple to make up.

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American Parts Depot, part #935 7001J, $59.00. Check on this page:

http://www.americanpartsdepot.com/SpeedometerParts.htm
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I was just looking for a part for my Jeep on NAPA Pro-Link and just for the heck of it I looked up the speedo cable you need.

Their part number is #BK6151604 and they run about $18.00 (my price). The specs. say it's 63" long. The NAPA store my buddy owns has one in stock too if you have a hard time finding one.

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 Dennis, thanks. I will see if one is available locally in the morning. If not, I may need your help with your Napa friend. My daughter has her driving test next Friday and the speedo has to be functional for the test.  Pat

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The rear gear is color coded according to the ratio you need. The rear gear is a Chrysler part and should be available from a number of sources. Joe
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Thanks all. Local Napa has a new cable for me around 1 PM today.
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Excellent!
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