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Speedo and Tach Resotration (1/11)
 12/2/11 12:37pm
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Pittsburgh, PA - USA

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1979 L-82, 3 spd auto, car was originally Lt. Beige currently painted Sportsman Red, Doeskin leather interior, 103,000 miles......


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I sent my speedo and tach down to Corvette Instrument Service in Florida for them to fix my trip odometer, calibration and repaint the faces.

I cant wait to see the results.
 
Anybody have experience with this fella (Roger Scott)?
 
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Re: Speedo and Tach Resotration (2/11)
 12/2/11 12:40pm
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I'd like to know the results, Paul (Lukester) had some gauge work done with custom silk screening and it looked like factory! Not sure who did that for him?
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Re: Speedo and Tach Resotration (3/11)
 1/8/12 9:52pm
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So I put the tach and speedo back today and all seems to be working well(at least the tach and trip odometer that is). I havent road tested it yet due to some idioit (me) making a big ole mess in the garage today......
All in all they look pretty good, I am a bit dissapointed in the reface work on the tach, the numbers, redline and needle look fantastic, however the small L82 at the bottom  looks a little smeared. I'll post some pics soon.
Re: Speedo and Tach Resotration (4/11)
 1/9/12 7:25am
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I guess I didn't see this originally.  I've had Roger do a few things for me, and while they seem good at first, I've had 2 speedos done by him fail later on.  Of course, I can't say for sure if it was caused by something he did (or didn't) do, I don't think I'll be sending him anything in the future.

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Re: Speedo and Tach Resotration (5/11)
 1/9/12 9:37am
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Im with ya Marshall, I think the guy may be a bit flakey.......
 
Re: Speedo and Tach Resotration (6/11)
 1/9/12 12:26pm
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New Albany, OH - USA

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1980 Coupe / Snowcrest White / L48, 350 / Comp Cam / Edelbrock Heads / Cyclone Intake / Holley Carb / Holley Fuel Pump / Patriot Headers / Dual Exhaust / Magnaflow Mufflers / 1964 Coupe / Riverside Red / L76, 327, 365hp


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Last January (2011), I sent my speedo to Bill Harrison - also located in Florida.  This is his web page:  http://harrisonspeedometer.com/
 
I had him convert it from the 85 to 140 mph; calibrate it; and keep the mileage, (because I am the original owner).
 
He did a great job.  No complaints.


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Re: Speedo and Tach Resotration (7/11)
 1/23/12 4:52pm
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 I would like to change/fix the trip odometer on mine. What breaks that they do not work?  I would like to have the secret receipe for removeing the dash to get to that stuff. I am also planning on replaceing the head light switch while i am in there. THANKS to all who can help.

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Re: Speedo and Tach Resotration (8/11)
 1/23/12 7:28pm
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1979 L-82, 3 spd auto, car was originally Lt. Beige currently painted Sportsman Red, Doeskin leather interior, 103,000 miles......


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 I was told that my trip meter had some sort of plastic bushing that GM used briefly in 79 before they decided to return to using a bronze bushing.
thats all i got......
Re: Speedo and Tach Resotration (9/11)
 1/23/12 9:41pm
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1980 Coupe / Snowcrest White / L48, 350 / Comp Cam / Edelbrock Heads / Cyclone Intake / Holley Carb / Holley Fuel Pump / Patriot Headers / Dual Exhaust / Magnaflow Mufflers / 1964 Coupe / Riverside Red / L76, 327, 365hp


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manchestershark said:  I would like to change/fix the trip odometer on mine. What breaks that they do not work?  I would like to have the secret receipe for removeing the dash to get to that stuff. I am also planning on replaceing the head light switch while i am in there. THANKS to all who can help.

I found this set of instructions to remove / repair the speedo on a 1972 Vette.  Hope this helps.
 
 


 


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Re: Speedo and Tach Resotration (10/11)
 1/27/12 1:02pm
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Dunedin, FL - USA

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1980 Corvette Torch Red with Gold metallic 370HP/350 CU.IN.Turbo 350 w/shift kit.Originally CA.Car with 305 CU.IN.


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Good Afternoon All, I too had my speedo done by Bill Harrison here in Florida and am very pleased with the work and also of the workmanship and communication I got from him..Great job..Sal C

Re: Speedo and Tach Resotration (11/11)
 1/27/12 3:28pm
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I have used Red Line Gauge and Clock Repair several times and always with perfect and fast results.  John Dvorski is the owner and the guy who does the repair.  His email is redlinec@bellsouth.net , his website is: www.redlineg.com .  He is located in Humbolt, TN which is near Jackson and Memphis.  John is a good guy.

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