6 digit odometer
03-17-2005, 11:28 PM
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Car: 1982 Pontiac T/A
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6 digit odometer
I have never seen this before on our cars. Allways the 7 digit.
This picture is from a 1983 FIREBIRD SE H.O. Just thought I would post this piece of history.
This picture is from a 1983 FIREBIRD SE H.O. Just thought I would post this piece of history.
03-17-2005, 11:43 PM
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Thats normal. Beginning in 1982 Pontiac introduced the 7-digit odometer on the 3rd-gen F-body. I guess by 1983 Pontiac figured the car wouldn't last more than 100,000 miles so they went back to a 6-digit odometer like the 1st and 2nd-gens. The 7-digit odo didn't return until I believe the mid-1986 140MPH speedometer but the 85MPH and others remained 6-digit odo's well into the late 80's. I THINK the export kilometer speedometers always had a 7-digit odo.
I rolled over the 6-digit odo in my '84 T/A back in 1999. It says 24,000 on the gauge now but the rusty body says 124,000
I rolled over the 6-digit odo in my '84 T/A back in 1999. It says 24,000 on the gauge now but the rusty body says 124,000
03-18-2005, 06:38 AM
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Common for GM, they used the six digit on early 3rd gen cars. I have one on my 87 IROC-Z and only have 892 miles on it now.
Thats why you have to be careful on some low mileage cars, that 30000 miles could be 130000 miles.
Thats why you have to be careful on some low mileage cars, that 30000 miles could be 130000 miles.
03-18-2005, 10:39 AM
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My 83 T/A has that exact speedo, with 6 didgets. and It does show 36,000 miles But considering the condition I woudl think its more like 136,000 miles...
I initially thought that the Firebirds only got 67 didgets until they went to the electronic Speedo in 1986, I did not know about the 1982 7 didget version that Dens71TA talking about...
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I initially thought that the Firebirds only got 67 didgets until they went to the electronic Speedo in 1986, I did not know about the 1982 7 didget version that Dens71TA talking about...
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03-19-2005, 10:05 AM
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Originally posted by Apeiron
My odometer has 7 digits, but it's in km.
My odometer has 7 digits, but it's in km.
Car is from january '85
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03-19-2005, 10:33 AM
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Interesting, I've never actually seen one without a trip meter.... every one I've seen here is in km/h with a trip meter.
03-19-2005, 07:17 PM
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Car: 1982 Pontiac T/A
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Originally posted by Dens71TA
The 7-digit odo didn't return until I believe the mid-1986
The 7-digit odo didn't return until I believe the mid-1986
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03-19-2005, 10:32 PM
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Goot to know. Here is a 1984 15th Anniversary Trans Am it is a 84 with 7 digits is this because of the higher speedometer?
Goot to know. Here is a 1984 15th Anniversary Trans Am it is a 84 with 7 digits is this because of the higher speedometer?
03-19-2005, 11:34 PM
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Re: 6 digit odometer
Originally posted by DeLorean247
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This picture is from a 1983 FIREBIRD SE H.O. Just thought I would post this piece of history.
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This picture is from a 1983 FIREBIRD SE H.O. Just thought I would post this piece of history.
03-20-2005, 12:50 AM
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Car: 1982 Pontiac T/A
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No im talking about one on ebay. Thats what the seller said it was. I cant find the auction anymore or I would put a link. I supose he may of put a HO in his car.
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