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Heard · 08-16-2018, 03:23 PM

I've used Baxter Ford in the past but they don't do gauge repair any longer. Who are you guys using?

Thanks,
Heard

Angledrive · 08-16-2018, 04:06 PM

BobWells Novelty Shop has done a great job for me on 30's and 40's gauges.

51504bat · 08-16-2018, 04:11 PM

Williamson's Instruments, Inc.

I've never used them but they quoted a fair price on repairing the water temp gauge in my '39 p/u with a cut off capillary tube. I've also heard good things about them either here on the Barn or over on the HAMB or both. Might be worth checking them out.
http://www.williamsons.com/
(479) 369-2551 Phone, (479)369-0127 Fax Open M-F 8-5 CST

russcc · 08-16-2018, 06:16 PM

I worked with Ron Belies at Williamson's and they do good work at a fair price.

paul2748 · 08-16-2018, 07:36 PM

I used Williamson's for a quartz conversion on two clocks and they did a super job. And the prices were better compared to others I looked at

fordor41 · 08-16-2018, 10:45 PM

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After the cost + shipping wouldn't be as cheap or cheaper to just buy an new gauge?

Heard · 08-17-2018, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordor41

After the cost + shipping wouldn't be as cheap or cheaper to just buy an new gauge?

Maybe. Where can I buy new ones?

corvette8n · 08-17-2018, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heard

Maybe. Where can I buy new ones?

What year do you need it for, I found some at swap meets and flea-bay.

Heard · 08-17-2018, 07:27 AM

I need a speedometer for my '35 pickup.

grumppyoldman · 08-17-2018, 03:23 PM

I found a new ( NOS ) in original box on E-Bay for 20 bucks, it works and looks like the other gauges in my 41 dash. Al

36and63 · 08-18-2018, 08:04 AM

I used Bob's Speedometer Service in Howell Mi - Does nice work, most of the ones you see for sale need rebuilding -he will completely rebuild/rechrome etc. and warranties his work, I would use him again. Depending on what you want done will determine final cost.

800 592-9673
www.bobsspeedometer.com

Pat

chap52 · 08-18-2018, 10:21 AM

Heard,
I was contemplating a rebuild on my 52 F1 speedo and got shortness of breath at the quotes. Found a used one on E-bay for $20, also found the amp-fuel-temp-gas gauge cluster for another $20. Bought both, speedo works great. Chap

chap52 · 08-18-2018, 07:06 PM

Will any of these work? Chap

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...meter&_sacat=0

tubman · 08-18-2018, 07:14 PM

"Chap52" - Even if he "O/P" doesn't find anything, I think that's a pretty good link. Thank you.

papanick · 08-18-2018, 07:43 PM

What all do you need done to it. Papanick

email me at [email protected]

42merc · 08-19-2018, 06:51 PM

save

outlaw · 08-19-2018, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papanick

What all do you need done to it. Papanick

email me at [email protected]

Curious, What all gauge repair do you do? Do you recalibrate tachometers? Bill

papanick · 08-20-2018, 06:10 AM

just the speedo

Heard · 08-21-2018, 07:53 AM

Thanks for all the replies you guys.

Yes, I'm aware of the ebay listings and watch those but most of the time the description says 'untested'. I already have one of those....

I did, however, buy a NOS '36 fuel gauge on ebay that works fine. I WISH I had paid $20 for it.

outlaw · 08-21-2018, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papanick

just the speedo

Thank you.

08-16-2018, 03:23 PM	#1
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 582	Gauge repair I've used Baxter Ford in the past but they don't do gauge repair any longer. Who are you guys using? Thanks, Heard __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?

08-16-2018, 04:06 PM	#2
Angledrive Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 302	Re: Gauge repair BobWells Novelty Shop has done a great job for me on 30's and 40's gauges.

08-16-2018, 04:11 PM	#3
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,009	Re: Gauge repair Williamson's Instruments, Inc. I've never used them but they quoted a fair price on repairing the water temp gauge in my '39 p/u with a cut off capillary tube. I've also heard good things about them either here on the Barn or over on the HAMB or both. Might be worth checking them out. http://www.williamsons.com/ (479) 369-2551 Phone, (479)369-0127 Fax Open M-F 8-5 CST __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

08-16-2018, 06:16 PM	#4
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Gauge repair I worked with Ron Belies at Williamson's and they do good work at a fair price.

08-16-2018, 07:36 PM	#5
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,979	Re: Gauge repair I used Williamson's for a quartz conversion on two clocks and they did a super job. And the prices were better compared to others I looked at __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

08-16-2018, 10:45 PM	#6
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,516	Re: Gauge repair Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) After the cost + shipping wouldn't be as cheap or cheaper to just buy an new gauge?

08-17-2018, 07:27 AM	#9
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 582	Re: Gauge repair I need a speedometer for my '35 pickup. __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?

08-17-2018, 03:23 PM	#10
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Re: Gauge repair I found a new ( NOS ) in original box on E-Bay for 20 bucks, it works and looks like the other gauges in my 41 dash. Al

08-18-2018, 08:04 AM	#11
36and63 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 212	Re: Gauge repair I used Bob's Speedometer Service in Howell Mi - Does nice work, most of the ones you see for sale need rebuilding -he will completely rebuild/rechrome etc. and warranties his work, I would use him again. Depending on what you want done will determine final cost. 800 592-9673 www.bobsspeedometer.com Pat

08-18-2018, 10:21 AM	#12
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Gauge repair Heard, I was contemplating a rebuild on my 52 F1 speedo and got shortness of breath at the quotes. Found a used one on E-bay for $20, also found the amp-fuel-temp-gas gauge cluster for another $20. Bought both, speedo works great. Chap

08-18-2018, 07:06 PM	#13
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Gauge repair Will any of these work? Chap https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...meter&_sacat=0

08-18-2018, 07:14 PM	#14
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Gauge repair "Chap52" - Even if he "O/P" doesn't find anything, I think that's a pretty good link. Thank you. Last edited by tubman; 08-19-2018 at 11:30 AM.

08-18-2018, 07:43 PM	#15
papanick Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: gouverneur n,y, Posts: 2,755	Re: Gauge repair What all do you need done to it. Papanick email me at [email protected]

08-19-2018, 06:51 PM	#16
42merc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buchanan, MI Posts: 676	Re: Gauge repair save

08-20-2018, 06:10 AM	#18
papanick Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: gouverneur n,y, Posts: 2,755	Re: Gauge repair just the speedo

08-21-2018, 07:53 AM	#19
Heard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 582	Re: Gauge repair Thanks for all the replies you guys. Yes, I'm aware of the ebay listings and watch those but most of the time the description says 'untested'. I already have one of those.... I did, however, buy a NOS '36 fuel gauge on ebay that works fine. I WISH I had paid $20 for it. __________________ Do I look like I have a plan B?