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PeterC · 07-10-2010, 01:41 PM

35 Ford dash gauges are quite intricate regarding correct finish and fine graphics screening - anyone had good experience in having your 35 Ford gauges restored/refinished "as factory" ?

Terry,OH · 07-10-2010, 02:32 PM

best to find a set that does not require restoration.

[email protected] · 07-10-2010, 05:26 PM

Peter

Get in Contact with Bruce Abbott at Abbott Instrument Restoration in Portland OR (503) 246-1287. He is very knowledgable and he can help you

He has been working for some time trying to come up with the proper color for me on two sets of gauges for my 35 Fords and I think that he has got the coloring on my guages as close to original as possible. As you are probably aware replicating the grey/silver color with the vertical brush pattern on these 35 Gauges is not easy especially with the various levels of shading that was there originally. I have had other shops attempt to restore my 35 gauges and they were not even remotely close with the color.

After a year and a half of trial and error attempting to come up with the colors he is in the final stages of completing 2 sets encompassing the fuel/oil, temp/Amp, speedo, radio dial and glove box clock.

hope this helps

Walter

Henry/Kokomo · 07-10-2010, 07:51 PM

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You might try Williamson's Instruments in Chester, AR. They have a website.

07-10-2010, 01:41 PM	#1
PeterC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 855	35 ford instrument restoration 35 Ford dash gauges are quite intricate regarding correct finish and fine graphics screening - anyone had good experience in having your 35 Ford gauges restored/refinished "as factory" ? Last edited by PeterC; 07-10-2010 at 03:35 PM.

07-10-2010, 02:32 PM	#2
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,753	Re: 35 ford instrument restoration best to find a set that does not require restoration.

07-10-2010, 05:26 PM	#3
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 27	Re: 35 ford instrument restoration Peter Get in Contact with Bruce Abbott at Abbott Instrument Restoration in Portland OR (503) 246-1287. He is very knowledgable and he can help you He has been working for some time trying to come up with the proper color for me on two sets of gauges for my 35 Fords and I think that he has got the coloring on my guages as close to original as possible. As you are probably aware replicating the grey/silver color with the vertical brush pattern on these 35 Gauges is not easy especially with the various levels of shading that was there originally. I have had other shops attempt to restore my 35 gauges and they were not even remotely close with the color. After a year and a half of trial and error attempting to come up with the colors he is in the final stages of completing 2 sets encompassing the fuel/oil, temp/Amp, speedo, radio dial and glove box clock. hope this helps Walter

07-10-2010, 07:51 PM	#4
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: 35 ford instrument restoration Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You might try Williamson's Instruments in Chester, AR. They have a website.