<VV> Re-setting Odometer

[J R Read]

Who is to say that a particular Vair even has the original dash any longer. 
Neither of mine do.  However, I do still have the originals on the shelf. 
When I changed the truck over to a Spyder dash, it was rolled back to zero. 
That way I can just add to Spyder dash mileage to the original in order to 
know the "true" mileage.

However, how would I know if the dash that I think is the original really IS 
the original - or how many times it has turned over.  In other words, I 
would not be concerned about rolling a speedo back to zero on a 50 year old 
car UNLESS you plan to present it as a very low mileage car in a 
(fraudulent) sale.

Later, JR


PS - I'm NOT a lawyer.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leland Garland" <lgarland1 at yahoo.com>
To: "VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 12:47 AM
Subject: <VV> Re-setting Odometer


I am working on completing the build of a '65 Monza coupe and would like to 
reset the odometer of the Corsa instrument panel that I will be installing 
back to zero. I don't know if this is legal or not but my reason for wanting 
to do this is this: The engine is a turbo 180 that I purchased from a 
Corvair vendor in Phoenix (not Charlie) and which I have completely rebuilt. 
The transaxle if a '66 4speed I bought from the same vendor several years 
later. The body is a shell that I bought a couple of years ago and the 
suspension (front and rear) is off a Corvair that my wife wrecked back in 
the '70's. I also have purchased a telescopic steering column and box and 
the Corsa instrument panel from individuals. I just think it would be great 
to have the odometer set to zero to record the birth of this Frankenstein of 
a car.

So my question is, assuming it's legal, how does one reset the odometer or 
is it even possible? I'll appreciate any advice you all may be able to 
provide.

Leland L Garland
'65 Monza coupe
Phoenix AZ