Speedometer Cable Question: Aftermarket or "New Chrysler"?

[wjaholic]

I am looking for a new speedometer cable, I noticed that Year one has three of them listed here.

http://http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/fbshopmain2.asp?cat=A

Does any one have any experience with changing the speedometer cables? The project car it is going to be for is a '74 Duster with a 440/727. What do they mean "new chrysler"? I am going to assume that the "aftermarket" cable is a cheap repop.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[oldmoparsrule]

I bought a cheap parts store speedo cable, then pulled the broken drive (square) pieces out of my factory cable shroud, then threaded the new square drive piece into the factory shroud with plenty of lube...and it works excellent. I did have to trim the square drive piece so it fits, but that was real easy. I think it took longer to disconnect the speedo cable from the back of the speedo than it did to fix the cable itself.

I hope this makes sense.

Thank you!

OldMoparsRule

 

[RedFish]

A third option is a good used on from one of the a bodies being parted.
I replaced the drive cable inside my original casing once. Lasted about a year (daily driver). The thing is routed with a 90 degree bend under the drivers seat. The cable will eventually wear completely through the casing there. A good used one from a 75 model is still working today.