Browse over 9,000 car reviews

Metric switch

A READER asked about a metric conversion for an old Holden speedo. I have a 1967 VC Valiant. I bought it new and I tell my kids I'll be buried in it, but I would also like to have my speedo converted if possible.

IN THE 1970s you could buy a sticker and apply it to the instrument face or the gauge itself to convert it to read metric, but they haven't been produced since demand fell away in the mid-1970s. If the speedo in the Valiant has a flat face it can be reprinted with a metric scale, or it might be possible to correct the speedo without touching the face by installing a ratio box in the speedo cable. To find out what you can do with the Valiant, call Rodger Howard at Howard Instruments on 9457 4755.

Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.

Comments

Have a new question for the CarsGuide team?
More than 9,000 questions asked and answered.
Complete guide to Chrysler Valiant 1967
Complete guide to Chrysler Valiant 1967 CarsGuide Logo
Reviews, price, specs and more