Replaced Odometer

The speedometer housing in the Ranchero, is from a 1962-63 Mercury Comet. It fits great however the odometer hasn't worked since I've owned the car. I've looked for a replacement but never was able to locate one. I did find a few replacement speedometer housings but the cost was prohibitive. I was finally able to locate just the speedometer (with odo) for a 1961 Ford Falcon. With quite a bit of research it appeared that it probably would work in the Merc housing. I went ahead and bought it ($53.00 with shipping). The only modifications I made were to cut the top 1" or so off of the black back panel since the Merc housing needs that area to cast the illumination for the lights and clear the area that the Merc uses 2 round tubes to direct the high beam and turn signal indicator lights. Here's some photos of the 'old' non-functioning odo.               
And here's a photo of the 'new' speedometer before I modified it.
   The new speedometer / odometer are working great!!!