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Gauge restoration? |
rcarson25 |
Dec 4 2020, 07:09 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 15-May 17 From: TN Member No.: 21,103 Region Association: South East States |
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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FlacaProductions |
Dec 4 2020, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,588 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Just for your reference - here was my bill from 2019 at north hollywood.
All my gauges were in good shape but the car was new to me. I had the speedo recalibrated for the tires and the tach needle dampened so it doesn't bounce/swing so much. Plastic lenses replaced with glass. The clock was kept plastic due to the hole for the adjustment knob. Volt, temp and clock were just tested and found to be good to go and then visually spruced up. Not cheap but they look fantastic and work perfectly. Speedo is dead on and tach has a nice, non-bouncy look. |
aggiezig |
Dec 9 2020, 08:45 PM
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Porsche Wannabe Group: Members Posts: 319 Joined: 13-January 16 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 19,557 Region Association: Southern California |
Wow, this was a LOT more reasonable than their ballpark of $1,800 - $2,800 to me back in February of 2019. Still insane, though. The gauges are pretty simple to disassemble, clean and touch up paint. That's probably what I will do to mine. |
rcarson25 |
Dec 10 2020, 05:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 62 Joined: 15-May 17 From: TN Member No.: 21,103 Region Association: South East States |
Wow, this was a LOT more reasonable than their ballpark of $1,800 - $2,800 to me back in February of 2019. Still insane, though. The gauges are pretty simple to disassemble, clean and touch up paint. That's probably what I will do to mine. Agreed, they sent me a ballpark quote like that too. $1800-2800 seems insane for 3 gauges. I will admit that I don’t know what all goes into their process, but I would love to see a parts/time breakdown $600-900 per gauge seems steep. Obviously they are getting that from people though. |
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