Technical Would it be easy enough to get a REO speedometer to work separately?

What would it take to incorporate this into a project car? I'm guessing that you'd need to find a cable and the right ~gear size that work with the gauge.

Also, maybe someone can identify the model year(s).



Alternatively, what about the same thing but with a Model T speedometer, which might have better parts availability?

 

the only experience I have with a REO was a 1924 firetruck that some one put a 350/350 in. I do not remember how the cable mated to the tranny but the speedo ran slow.

 

Speedometer shops can make custom cables with different mating ends, and take orders over the phone.

 

This guy seems to have alot of knowledge on some older stuff. No worries from him to make me a cable to run a 60 Falcon speedometer off a mopar 833 4 speed. Dont know if his info goes back as far as you need, but i'd call him.
Mr. Speedometer Inc - Automotive & Wireline Equipment Manufacturer — Mr Speedometer Inc

-rick

 

Most anything from that era is going to be designed and built for the low end of the scale.
Is what you are putting it into going to be exceeding it's design?

 

Grocery getter, so 60 mph tops.

 

I’d bet @e1956v can make up what you need.

 

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=140&t=1578144

 

Another vote for Rusty @e1956v at Speedometer Service. And he is an Alliance Vendor.
Speedometer, Generator And Alternator Repair In Colorado Springs
6916 Maram Way
Fountain, Co. 80817
719-632-3165
rusty@speedoservice.com

 

I couldn’t find an identical speedo, but here’s a 1916 Reo fifth model dash:


The fifth model was Reo’s fastest model in 1916. It topped out at 45mph.

 

Not a problem to make up the speedometer cable and once working I can help with calibration also.