Topic: Speedo and Tach Resotration
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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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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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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.
Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
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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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Vette(s): 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
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.
Chuck
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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.
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......
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New Albany, OH - USA
Joined: 8/17/2010
Posts: 173
Vette(s): 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
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.
Chuck
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
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