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rcarson25
post Dec 4 2020, 07:09 AM
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So, I am getting down to some details on my 914 build and I am looking at gauge restoration. I called(straight to voicemail) and emailed North Hollywood but have not heard back yet. I am trying to get an idea of the cost of gauge restoration. No major issues with my gauges that I am aware of but would like them to look fresh as the whole rest of the car will be as well. I know this can vary a lot based on the condition issues etc. would anyone mind sharing their cost of gauge recommendation or even a ballpark number. Any recommendations other than Palo Alto and North Hollywood for this service?

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post Dec 4 2020, 06:44 PM
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Thinking it is the same outfit as the Samba. Both in VA.
Good catch. I just got off the phone with Cory, I may go this route. He seems knowledgeable and a nice guy. Went through the progression of VW, 914, 911 like I am sure many here have in their car journey.

Word of caution that character is sketchy at best.
My dealings with him ultimately turned out, but it took an unreasonable amount of time & berating to get him to return my clock. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Do a search here for Specialty gauge
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QUOTE(914werke @ Dec 4 2020, 04:44 PM) *

QUOTE(rcarson25 @ Dec 4 2020, 09:34 AM) *
QUOTE(914Sixer @ Dec 4 2020, 10:04 AM) *
Thinking it is the same outfit as the Samba. Both in VA.
Good catch. I just got off the phone with Cory, I may go this route. He seems knowledgeable and a nice guy. Went through the progression of VW, 914, 911 like I am sure many here have in their car journey.

Word of caution that character is sketchy at best.
My dealings with him ultimately turned out, but it took an unreasonable amount of time & berating to get him to return my clock. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Do a search here for Specialty gauge


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Be careful, I had a similar experience. At one point I thought I’d never get my stuff back. He was Unreachable for several weeks and had some tall tales trying to explain, car accidents, hospital, broken phone.......
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post Dec 5 2020, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE(914_7T3 @ Dec 4 2020, 10:09 PM) *

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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Dec 4 2020, 10:04 AM) *
Thinking it is the same outfit as the Samba. Both in VA.
Good catch. I just got off the phone with Cory, I may go this route. He seems knowledgeable and a nice guy. Went through the progression of VW, 914, 911 like I am sure many here have in their car journey.

Word of caution that character is sketchy at best.
My dealings with him ultimately turned out, but it took an unreasonable amount of time & berating to get him to return my clock. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Do a search here for Specialty gauge


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

Be careful, I had a similar experience. At one point I thought I’d never get my stuff back. He was Unreachable for several weeks and had some tall tales trying to explain, car accidents, hospital, broken phone.......


Thank you guys. Always appreciate a word of caution where appropriate.

I have a in-op 914/6 tach that will need work so it'll go to one of the known shops. And really appreciate @FlacaProductions sharing his invoice to help set expectations.
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rcarson25   Gauge restoration?   Dec 4 2020, 07:09 AM
Stark 01   If it’s only a visual refresh you are looking fo...   Dec 4 2020, 07:22 AM
mepstein   There's a couple people on the samba that do a...   Dec 4 2020, 07:36 AM
ThePaintedMan   Contact @timothy_nd28 . He's a wizard and can...   Dec 4 2020, 08:17 AM
rcarson25   If it’s only a visual refresh you are looking f...   Dec 4 2020, 08:45 AM
914Sixer   Thinking it is the same outfit as the Samba. Both...   Dec 4 2020, 10:04 AM
FlacaProductions   Just for your reference - here was my bill from 20...   Dec 4 2020, 11:22 AM
aggiezig   Just for your reference - here was my bill from 2...   Dec 9 2020, 08:45 PM
rcarson25   Just for your reference - here was my bill from ...   Dec 10 2020, 05:28 AM
rcarson25   Thinking it is the same outfit as the Samba. Bot...   Dec 4 2020, 11:34 AM
914Sixer   Several videos over on YouTube how to remove trim ...   Dec 4 2020, 05:15 PM
914werke   Thinking it is the same outfit as the Samba. Bo...   Dec 4 2020, 06:44 PM
914_7T3   [quote name='rcarson25' post='2872027' date='Dec ...   Dec 4 2020, 09:09 PM
Superhawk996   [quote name='rcarson25' post='2872027' date='Dec...   Dec 5 2020, 11:01 AM
rcarson25   Good to know and thanks for the heads up. Nothing...   Dec 4 2020, 08:00 PM
914forme   easy enough todo, just find one of my posts about ...   Dec 4 2020, 08:14 PM
914forme   easy enough todo, just find one of my posts about ...   Dec 4 2020, 08:14 PM
914forme   @Superhawk996 - just do it yourself. Use a Bosch...   Dec 6 2020, 05:59 PM
coupelover   Just used Specialty Gauge to rebuild my speedo las...   Dec 7 2020, 08:22 PM
Montreal914   Just used Specialty Gauge to rebuild my speedo la...   Dec 7 2020, 09:00 PM
914_7T3   Just used Specialty Gauge to rebuild my speedo la...   Dec 7 2020, 09:06 PM
PCH   I've had great experiences with Joe at Joe...   Dec 9 2020, 06:26 PM
Retroracer   Much advice on here already. One other data point:...   Dec 10 2020, 12:35 PM
dhuckabay   I have used Palo Alto also, very good people. Sen...   Dec 10 2020, 12:40 PM
IronHillRestorations   Sooo, what I'm reading is the complete restore...   Dec 14 2020, 12:42 PM


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