How do I read the odometer?

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SpookyDad
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How do I read the odometer?

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How do I read the odometer on my truck?

At the top it says 02021 and the bottom it says 0962

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Post by John V Cliche »

the top is actual mileage
the bottom is the "trip" meter

2021 miles that good ....but..... the truck probably got a new ( set at zero ) meter when in was rebuilt in the early to mid fifties......or....a new one was installed a few years ago.

When I got my CCKW the speedo said 231 miles and the engine overhaul tag said it was installed at 200 miles( yup it wasn't even broken in yet)
But I know the truck has WAY more miles on it than that :lol:

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That seems most likely. The odometer looks old so I don't think it has been replaced recently. The more I look, the better shape this truck seems to be in.

Is there a way to reset the trip meter?

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Post by John V Cliche »

I think the little knob is under the lip of the dash ( unless it broke off )

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John
42 Chevy G7117
44 Ford M20 armored car
44 CCKW 353 A1 660 gal Tanker
45 CCKW 353 B2 Air-portable
Ben Hur 1 ton trailer
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