GPS Speedometer

[Curious Hound]

If I understand correctly, another one of 85_Rangers goals is to have few or, preferably 0 "non-OEM devices" lying around on the dash. His truck still sports a very "period correct" look inside and outside. So, GPS antennas, HUD devices, etc. Are largely undesirable if they can be avoided.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

If I understand correctly, another one of 85_Rangers goals is to have few or, preferably 0 "non-OEM devices" lying around on the dash. His truck still sports a very "period correct" look inside and outside. So, GPS antennas, HUD devices, etc. Are largely undesirable if they can be avoided.

Yes... and no.

For shows it does have a really nice (IMO) period look.



But day to day it looks a lot different.



But I also use the GPS a lot for the speedometer, it was really nice driving with a clean cockpit after the last car show for awhile.

It wouldn't take anything to throw the HUD under the seat with the GPS and the GMRS mic when I want it to look period... This thread was about the speedometer but this whole project is about more than just the speedometer. I also want to get rid of the gauges under the dash.

 

[Ranger850]

I also want to get rid of the gauges under the dash.

https://www.andysautosport.com/products/blox_racing__BXPP-31975-2.html

 

[SenorNoob]

FWIW, the magnetic mount GPS antenna for my radio is just stuck to the bottom of the dash, and GPS location usually accurate and quickly acquired. Like before I can pull out of the driveway. I have seen it do some weird things before (like location bouncing from one side of the road to the other by several hundred ft.) but I was having phone issues at the time too and it is Android Auto....