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Originally Posted by 'ol Pinion head
Why the custom speedo's with their company logo... own take is the "new" higher mph speedo looked better, & then there's the marketing factor, & finally the EGO factor of the builder. Doubt very seriously their 455 transplanted "Bandit" would do 140 with 3.08 rear gears.
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Yes , most likely a "marker" and ego thing.
The 170mph and company name definitely set it apart.
70-74 160mph speedos from salvage birds should have been cheaply and easily available in those times.
The speedo is the most documenting part of the car now , so it worked in favor.