Speedometer Cable for a Toploader

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    I need to purchase a new speedometer cable and I'm wondering if the speedometer cable for a '71 Grabber 3sp. tranny will reach the input on a 4speed toploader. :huh:
     
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    Mine on my 70 reached but I had a tight bend in it. Then I bought a generic replacement cable at Pep Boys, it was longer and reached easily.
     
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    That's what I was afraid of. I do see AutoKrafters sell one for an automatic which is longer but maybe too long. I may try NPD and see what they have to offer.
     
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    I used one for a early 80's f150
     
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    Oh and by the way I'm running a 351 C so I don't know if that will change things either.
     
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    Toploader's use a different cut gear than C4's and 3.03's
     
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    Thanks for the info. I'm going to measure to see where I stand before ordering one.
     
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