Odometer question

03-07-2001, 03:31 AM

I had a guy tell me today that when the older mustangs (60's) roll the odometer over, the numbers don't line up correctly. If this is true then I am wondering if my 66 stang has only 70k original miles. Any input is very appreciated. thanks

Stefan · 03-07-2001, 10:50 AM

That sounds reasonable but mine lines up perfectly and I have 138,000 on the car. Anybody else?

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
Both are slow but easy on the eyes!

induction · 03-07-2001, 12:48 PM

Yup, its true they do reline well . This sometimes causes new buyers to believe that the car is a great find do to it's lo milage.

Gearhead999 · 03-07-2001, 09:50 PM

Usually when the numbers don't line up it is because the speedo has been clocked. I have been told!!! That when you pull the pin that holds all the rows of numbers in place that it is very tricky to get them all lined up in the right orintation so when the pin is reinstalled they look original.

I have also been told!!! That to overcome this you take some tape [masking or black] and tape the rollers at the mileage so that they don't move, then reinsert the pin.

Hope this helps, That's all I know about the subject.

03-07-2001, 03:31 AM	#1
castle-twice Guest Posts: n/a	Odometer question I had a guy tell me today that when the older mustangs (60's) roll the odometer over, the numbers don't line up correctly. If this is true then I am wondering if my 66 stang has only 70k original miles. Any input is very appreciated. thanks

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03-07-2001, 10:50 AM	#2
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	That sounds reasonable but mine lines up perfectly and I have 138,000 on the car. Anybody else? ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop Both are slow but easy on the eyes!

03-07-2001, 12:48 PM	#3
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	Yup, its true they do reline well . This sometimes causes new buyers to believe that the car is a great find do to it's lo milage.

03-07-2001, 09:50 PM	#4
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Usually when the numbers don't line up it is because the speedo has been clocked. I have been told!!! That when you pull the pin that holds all the rows of numbers in place that it is very tricky to get them all lined up in the right orintation so when the pin is reinstalled they look original. I have also been told!!! That to overcome this you take some tape [masking or black] and tape the rollers at the mileage so that they don't move, then reinsert the pin. Hope this helps, That's all I know about the subject.