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mlp623 · 08-14-2015, 09:36 AM

I am looking to have my oval speedo re-built / repaired (not exchanged). The odometer hasn't worked for a while. The speedo worked for a while after a new cable, but now speedo doesn't work either. Glass and Bezel are in good shape.

Does anyone have a good contact or experience with this service. I saw the vendors listed in the sticky - but looking for feedback specific to your experience.

Matt

1955cj5 · 08-14-2015, 09:43 AM

Papanick is a forum member and he rebuilds speedometers.

He rebuilt mine, it works great but only 200 miles so far since the rebuild.

Fast turn around..

Randy

31Tudor · 08-14-2015, 10:11 AM

I had Harry Warburton, also in the sticky, rebuild mine. I sent it to him and had it back in two weeks, all cleaned, calibrated; looks great and works well.

Bob C · 08-14-2015, 11:08 AM

I just had Leonard Nichols, papanik, do mine good job and fast turn around.

Bob

Mitch//pa · 08-14-2015, 11:30 AM

papanick

C26Pinelake · 08-14-2015, 11:37 AM

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I had papa Nick rebuild three of mine. When I told him I had a box of used speedos he offered to buy them from me and deduct from the rebuild charge. Worked good for both of us. Wayne

mlp623 · 08-14-2015, 12:05 PM

Awesome, thanks. Interestingly I don't think he isn't listed in the sticky (is in the swap meet quite a bit). Maybe he should be added since he comes highly recommended.

Mitch//pa · 08-14-2015, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlp623

Awesome, thanks. Interestingly I don't think he isn't listed in the sticky (is in the swap meet quite a bit). Maybe he should be added since he comes highly recommended.

we asked Pluck to add him many times to no avail.

CarlG · 08-14-2015, 12:57 PM

He's there:

Quote:

SPEEDOMETERS
6. No known website: Leonard Nichols (315) 287-1723 (New York)

Does a great job, very fast turn around. (usually the next day after he receives yours)

mlp623 · 08-14-2015, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

He's there:

Does a great job, very fast turn around. (usually the next day after he receives yours)

There you go - Correct. I guess I didn't notice it because most are referring to his FB user name. Thanks for sharing.

Matt

Mike · 08-14-2015, 01:11 PM

Leonard Nichols (315) 287-1723 (New York)
This is who I use, he rebuilt 10 for me so far and does a good job fair price.

mike

goodoldvic · 08-14-2015, 08:13 PM

Mr. Nichols refurbished mine with my original numbers. Cleaned lubed 3000+ miles works great.

700rpm · 08-14-2015, 08:41 PM

Harry Warburton did a fine job on mine. Fixed my apparent problem plus a "found" issue. No extra dharge for the "found" issue. Good man to do business with, fast turnaround, fair pricing.

08-14-2015, 09:43 AM	#2
1955cj5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,607	Re: Speedo re-build. Recommendations? Papanick is a forum member and he rebuilds speedometers. He rebuilt mine, it works great but only 200 miles so far since the rebuild. Fast turn around.. Randy __________________ Early '29 CCPU that had a 4-speed, but not any more.......in the family since '62

08-14-2015, 10:11 AM	#3
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Speedo re-build. Recommendations? I had Harry Warburton, also in the sticky, rebuild mine. I sent it to him and had it back in two weeks, all cleaned, calibrated; looks great and works well.

08-14-2015, 11:08 AM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,359	Re: Speedo re-build. Recommendations? I just had Leonard Nichols, papanik, do mine good job and fast turn around. Bob

08-14-2015, 11:30 AM	#5
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Speedo re-build. Recommendations? papanick

08-14-2015, 11:37 AM	#6
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Speedo re-build. Recommendations? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had papa Nick rebuild three of mine. When I told him I had a box of used speedos he offered to buy them from me and deduct from the rebuild charge. Worked good for both of us. Wayne

08-14-2015, 12:05 PM	#7
mlp623 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chatham, NJ Posts: 138	Re: Speedo re-build. Recommendations? Awesome, thanks. Interestingly I don't think he isn't listed in the sticky (is in the swap meet quite a bit). Maybe he should be added since he comes highly recommended.

08-14-2015, 01:11 PM	#11
Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ASTON, PA. Posts: 725	Re: Speedo re-build. Recommendations? Leonard Nichols (315) 287-1723 (New York) This is who I use, he rebuilt 10 for me so far and does a good job fair price. mike

08-14-2015, 08:13 PM	#12
goodoldvic Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey shore Posts: 274	Re: Speedo re-build. Recommendations? Mr. Nichols refurbished mine with my original numbers. Cleaned lubed 3000+ miles works great.

08-14-2015, 08:41 PM	#13
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6,039	Re: Speedo re-build. Recommendations? Harry Warburton did a fine job on mine. Fixed my apparent problem plus a "found" issue. No extra dharge for the "found" issue. Good man to do business with, fast turnaround, fair pricing. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.