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instrument cluster restoration ? #1318108
10/09/12 10:14 PM
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i want to send the cluster from my 69 road runner out for resto. i know several companies do this, but who do you guys recomend ? Any good or bad experiences ?

Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: 2abodymcodes] #1318109
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I used autoinstruments. Gauges came back perfect and the people were very nice to deal with.

Re: instrument cluster restoration ? #1318110
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Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: plumbeeper] #1318111
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I'll second this!!!!!


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My other car is a Fire Truck.
Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: fireeng] #1318112
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+ he did all 3 daytonas dashes that got gold at the nats this year

Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: TONY_DAGOSTINO] #1318113
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Mike Mancini.

Re: instrument cluster restoration ? #1318114
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I used autoinstruments. Gauges came back perfect and the people were very nice to deal with.






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Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: FC7cuda] #1318115
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Mike also did my gauge cluster along with freshing up the ash tray and the heater control knobs...and I bought the paint for my dash frame from him too.

he's the man!

Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: LimeliteAero] #1318116
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I used Auto Intruments as well and am very happy

Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: citadel] #1318117
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I had a rough time working with auto instruments.. quoted me 2 months and it took 6. the voltage regualtor they sold me was junk. they for some reason couldn't remove the roadrunner emblem on the passenger side wook grain strip (71 roadrunner) so they sent it back to me at my expense and I was able to pop it off if 2 seconds. sent it back and then they had issues removing the a/c vents on the same peice. they then sent it back to me AGAIN at my expense and with no experiance, used a heat gun and had all 3 vents out in less than a half hour. paid to have the roadrunner emblem chromed and detailed and when they sent it back, they just chromed it and after asking why is wasn't painted also, they told me they weren't doing it anymore but still charged full price. in the end, I sent a few things over the instrument specialties to be corrected.. I dont want to whine, but this was my experiance with them and I wasn't too thrilled..


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Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: mopars_1] #1318118
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Thanks guys.

Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: 2abodymcodes] #1318119
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Another happy Instrument Specialties customer here.


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Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: TONY_DAGOSTINO] #1318120
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Mike Mancini at Instrument Specialties




I'll second this!!!!!




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+ he did all 3 daytonas dashes that got gold at the nats this year




Mike has done all my dashes and Dixco techs, however, if I ever loose my mind and want to do an "OE", I will have to send those gauges to St. Louis to have them done right.

Great job Mike.

Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: 2abodymcodes] #1318121
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I have used Redline in Los Angeles for the last 10 years, and the work is superb. Prices are extremely reasonable too.

Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: mopars_1] #1318122
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Autoinstruments did mine; they look good but the voltage regulator didn't work.

Dave


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Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: DPelletier] #1318123
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Autoinstruments did mine; they look good but the voltage regulator didn't work.

Dave




Come on Dave,you know the regulator is a separate part !

Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: 62maxwgn] #1318124
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yep, sorry meant voltmeter...er...ammeter...





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Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: JulesdaWiperman] #1318125
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Dixie Restoration Parts
Phone -(770) 975-9898
Phone Hours: M-F 10am-5pm EST
website: www.dixierestorationparts.com
email: mail@dixierestorationparts.com
Veteran owned small business

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Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: plumbeeper] #1318126
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Re: instrument cluster restoration ? [Re: Commando1] #1318127
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I had Mike Mancinni do the gages on my A12 and the work is top notch for sure. Unfortunately, for me, the cost was on the high side. I had to scale back what I wanted done and settle for less. Even with that said, I was happy with the results.

If you have a tight budget, you'll want to shop around.







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