I have a 200kph speedometer from a 69 and while it functions well, it could use a cosmetic restoration. Can anyone recommend an instrument specialist that they have direct experience of and would entrust this job to?
Thanks for any suggestions!
Hi Tim
I have mine at Instrument Specialties, North kingston, RI USA.
They are doing a Swap over for my Dash/ Carrier Assembly to a New one as my original Dash had been Chopped up by the previous owner.
They are doing a full Recondition/ service - Testing of all my Gauges, Dash and Console for my 1969 SSRS that came from France.
I also have the 0-200 KPH Speedo.
If you want to wait, should be back home within a week or 2.
I'll send you Feedback and Pictures.
I did give them Permission to "Lift" the graphics from my Speedo for others to Upgrade like the north American/ Canadian units if needed.
I could have sworn I responded to this thread with three options, West coast, Mid-West and East Coast options.
Well just for the record I'll drop the links here too for future searches:
Red-Line Gauge Works is great and in California. http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/
Redline Gauge Works
23347 Newhall Avenue
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Thanks Guys, the contacts are much appreciated.
I have heard good things about Instrument Specialties and Bob's Speedometers, perhaps I will wait until yours is done Timmy and see the results, and your feedback. It looks to be in very good condition already :thumbsup:
Hi Tim
Drove almost 2 hours today to get my 1969 Dash Carrier and Lower Console Gauge set I had brought to Instrument Specialties in N. Kingstown, RI.
I dealt with Thomas, Excellent working with him and it's done right - Very Pleased.
Fantastic Job, all like brand new.
My KPH Speedometer and Tach were Cleaned, recalibrated and installed in the new Carrier from Ground Up.
Had the Lower Console Guage Set Cleaned, recalibrated.
Also included my Dash when I took it out of my Car last year.
Wow that is impressive work indeed. I wonder how they touch up the chrome trim. The lettering on my carrier is a little worn. I am not ready for a dash carrier restoration just yet, but if I do the deluxe interior upgrade I will get it restored and also have the colour changed to black while I am at it.
That's easy - Let's Swap !
NOT ! Sorry, had to have fun with that one :yes:
IMO, you do not need to do all the Gearing Swap if you wanted to go to the KPH way.
I looked up and for me at 65 MPH, I would drive it at like 104 KPH.
Likewise, your car's Speedo would read maybe 63 MPH for like 100 KPH.
My Car was built for sale in France, that is what makes my car unique to Me. So I would not change my Speedometer to MPH.
If your car was built for North America, I believe it only had the MPH Speedo.
And Instrument Specialties have the KPH Graphics and can apply them to your MPH Speedometer. The Gearing could be figured out too but I would not.
If the face was changed to 200 KPH, you would not need any gearing changes as long as you didn't care about the odometer still reading in miles instead of kilometers. 200 kph = 124.274 mph, close enough for government work. Now, if you wanted the kph face to then be accurate for reading as a 200 mph unit, I believe the speedo could be re-calibrated to read correctly. The speedo needle works by magnetism, not by gearing.
If the face was changed to 200 KPH, you would not need any gearing changes as long as you didn't care about the odometer still reading in miles instead of kilometers. 200 kph = 124.274 mph, close enough for government work. Now, if you wanted the kph face to then be accurate for reading as a 200 mph unit, I believe the speedo could be re-calibrated to read correctly. The speedo needle works by magnetism, not by gearing.
Hi Jon
Yes, Perfect.
I was thinking is the "Glass half full or Half Empty"
You said it very well.
Basically, if you want the KPH, have te overlay done to the MPH Face and enjoy it.
On my way home today, I went thru 2 of those MPH Posting things the Police have set up, one is near a School and permanent and one is Portable and has been there for years. I look foreward to going thru at the lower speeds and seeing what they read.
On the Highway, I will cruze at like 63 mph, so I'm sure I will keep it at the Lower side of Traffic flow, kind of cool to have everyone pass and "drool".
Timmy
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