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Gauge Rebuild/Repair - Recommendations
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Don B
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I need to send my oil pressure and temperature gauges for my 1937 138CD in to be rebuilt/repaired. I have found several places that do this type of work, but I was wondering if anyone had recommendations based on personal experience.

Please let me know. Thanks!

Posted on: 3/2 20:49
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Re: Gauge Rebuild/Repair - Recommendations
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Give Chris a call:
Chris Connors 563.210.6486 1016 E. High Street Davenport, IA. 52803
Over 35 years’ experience in repair of speedometer clusters and gauges (including Borden gauges) and automotive electrical accessories such as small motors, wipers, and switches. Cosmetic restoration performed on a case-by-case basis. Phone estimates provided when possible. Honest, knowledgeable, friendly service. Call with any questions. Chris recently reconditioned my 37 Packard Speedometer and now works and looks like new

Posted on: 3/5 3:37
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Thanks, Chuck. It's always good to know of personal experiences. I'll give Chris a call.

Posted on: 3/5 11:43
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I'll also check out Chris Connors for regular gages, per the post.

btw, I posted on another thread about clock repair, if you need it. I replicated it for convenience here:

Talk to Jim Smith (Denver area) as he specializes in all flavors of antique and vintage automotive clocks. He has done 3 1935-37 senior clocks for me and is a solid performer and has a tiered cost structure ranging from basic cleanup runthrough (assuming no parts/issues) up through higher intensity full restoration. He does have a stable of many clocks/parts so often can deal with issues out of his shop supplies.

Contact Info:
1) jim@smithsarchitects.com
2) +1 303-534-0123
3)https://mainstreetclassiccarclocks.com/

He has several finished Packard clocks for sale as well.

Dan M.

Posted on: 3/5 11:48
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Re: Gauge Rebuild/Repair - Recommendations
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Mechanical type pressure gauges are generally based on the "bourdon tube" mechanism, not "Bordon". Google "bourdon tube" for more info, very elegant yet simple.

Posted on: 3/5 11:49
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Re: Gauge Rebuild/Repair - Recommendations
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Dan - I actually bought a clock off eBay from Jim last year. It looks great.

Owen - thanks for the clarification.

Posted on: 3/5 21:59
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