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GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? #1344498 12/01/12 10:16 AM 12/01/12 10:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 937 new jersey B Black 69 Beeper OP super stock
Black 69 Beeper OP super stock B Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 937 new jersey	i want to send my gauge cluster from 69 road runner out to be restored. i want to make sure all the gauges, lights, etc. work and i want the artwork on the gauges redone. basically i want it brand new to reinstall in my dash frame. anyone have a company they had a good experience with or someone they would recommend over another vender? 7484127-driverside.JPG (153 downloads)

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: Black 69 Beeper] #1344499 12/01/12 10:36 AM 12/01/12 10:36 AM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 740 Anderson, IN 1 1969RR super stock
1969RR super stock 1 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 740 Anderson, IN	Hello, When I restored my '69 Road Runner, I used a guy in Iowa (I think, been a while) named John. Company was 2K Gauges. I do not know if he still does that or not. He did a great job, sent me all kind of update pictures, and was very reasonable. PM me and I'll give you his phone#. I don't know if he'd want me to post it here if he's not doing it anymore. When I did my Challenger, I used Dash Worx out of AR. Both did a great job. Take care, Jeff

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: 1969RR] #1344500 12/01/12 11:12 AM 12/01/12 11:12 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,872 connecticut pnypwr master
pnypwr master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,872 connecticut	Quote: Hello, When I restored my '69 Road Runner, I used a guy in Iowa (I think, been a while) named John. Company was 2K Gauges. I do not know if he still does that or not. He did a great job, sent me all kind of update pictures, and was very reasonable. PM me and I'll give you his phone#. I don't know if he'd want me to post it here if he's not doing it anymore. When I did my Challenger, I used Dash Worx out of AR. Both did a great job. Take care, Jeff my mother said if I got nothing nice to say, say nothing at all... id use instrument specialties out of RI they do nice work...ive used PCG in florida but I dunno if theyre still around. "Are you gonna bark all day lil doggy? Or are you gonna bite?" 05 ram 2500 ctd 74 gremlin x 360 65 mustang 347 70 coronet R/T 440 03 Mach 1

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: pnypwr] #1344501 12/01/12 12:13 PM 12/01/12 12:13 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,469 NE Ohio mopar383 top fuel
mopar383 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,469 NE Ohio	A guy I know used Dash Worx as well and it turned out nice 81 Dodge Ram My dad bought brand new... my 17 year old sons project Jeep Wrangler Unlimited .....my wife's baby Durango....my DD Caravan...an awesome parts hauler 72 Dart

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: mopar383] #1344502 12/01/12 01:05 PM 12/01/12 01:05 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 168 Iowa TX9AAR member
TX9AAR member Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 168 Iowa	I used Performance Car Graphics they did a great job. I have never heard any one say anything bad about Instrument Specialties. http://www.instrument-specialties.com/ http://www.performancecargraphics.com/index.html

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: TX9AAR] #1344503 12/01/12 01:40 PM 12/01/12 01:40 PM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 959 france J jose jones super stock
jose jones super stock J Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 959 france	Red Line gauges in California do nice work

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: Black 69 Beeper] #1344504 12/01/12 03:29 PM 12/01/12 03:29 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass DAYCLONA I Live Here
DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	I'd use/recommend Mike Mancini at Instrument Specialties in Rhode Island...Mike does nice quality work, keep in mind your looking at $1000 to $2000 for a complete cluster/dash restoration regardless of whom you choose, and the condition of your parts, and the "grade" of restoration you choose, esp the instrument faces, decal or silkscreen, or replacement/repro... Make sure you understand that most warranties from these vendors start after you recieve your instruments back,....not 5 or 10 yrs later when you decide to install them...most warranties on workmanship run 1 to 3 yrs max mike

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: DAYCLONA] #1344505 12/01/12 10:38 PM 12/01/12 10:38 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,528 Southeast PA 5wndwcpe pro stock
5wndwcpe pro stock Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,528 Southeast PA	Quote: I'd use/recommend Mike Mancini at Instrument Specialties in Rhode Island...Mike does nice quality work, keep in mind your looking at $1000 to $2000 for a complete cluster/dash restoration regardless of whom you choose, and the condition of your parts, and the "grade" of restoration you choose, esp the instrument faces, decal or silkscreen, or replacement/repro... Make sure you understand that most warranties from these vendors start after you recieve your instruments back,....not 5 or 10 yrs later when you decide to install them...most warranties on workmanship run 1 to 3 yrs max mike They did two for me and came out quite nice. I'm happy with them. 1968 GTX hardtop 1968 Sport Satellite Convertible 383/4spd 1933 Plymouth coupe 2002 Ram 2500 oil burner 4x4 2015 Grand Cherokee 2013 Challenger 1957 Chrysler Saratoga Man...I need a bigger freakin' garage.

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: TX9AAR] #1344506 12/01/12 11:48 PM 12/01/12 11:48 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 238 Florida, US 72ls5fla enthusiast
72ls5fla enthusiast Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 238 Florida, US	Quote: I used Performance Car Graphics they did a great job. I have never heard any one say anything bad about Instrument Specialties. http://www.instrument-specialties.com/ http://www.performancecargraphics.com/index.html I used David @PCG also. He did my tach (rebuild/face) and my factory clock as well. Could not have been any happier! Great guy - VERY fair pricing and very fast turn-around time. You will not be dissapointed. Bill Last edited by 72ls5fla; 12/01/12 11:49 PM. Got me a NEW Project 1970 GTX 440+6, 4 spd, 4.10 Dana and N96 FE5 (top/bottom) and black bucket interior. Original transmission and Dana - Engine is a service replacement block. Body has all stamped #s + VIN/TRIM tag and door sticker. Been hunting like all hell to find the Build Sheet. garage find, only had 41,850 miles on ODO.

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: 72ls5fla] #1344507 12/02/12 06:10 PM 12/02/12 06:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,902 Athens, Greece Pyper70 master
Pyper70 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,902 Athens, Greece	I had my 70 Charger Cluster done about 10 years ago by AutoInstruments.com (Gentry is the guy I spoke with) he left such a lasting impression on me that 5 years ago I sent him the cluster for my 69 Charger and he took care of everything, the silkscreening, the refurb of the chrome, the painting, the calibration...top notch. I knew it was going to the right guy and I would definitely send him another cluster if I ever needed to Family owned 1969 Charger R/T DualQuad 440/727/GVO/3.55s

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: DAYCLONA] #1344508 12/03/12 07:31 AM 12/03/12 07:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 974 www.mmcdetroit.com MMC Detroit super stock
MMC Detroit super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 974 www.mmcdetroit.com	Quote: I'd use/recommend Mike Mancini at Instrument Specialties in Rhode Island...Mike does nice quality work, keep in mind your looking at $1000 to $2000 for a complete cluster/dash restoration regardless of whom you choose, and the condition of your parts, and the "grade" of restoration you choose, esp the instrument faces, decal or silkscreen, or replacement/repro... Make sure you understand that most warranties from these vendors start after you recieve your instruments back,....not 5 or 10 yrs later when you decide to install them...most warranties on workmanship run 1 to 3 yrs max mike MMC/ ICCA Detroit. The Motor City or where ever there is Mopars

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: Pyper70] #1344509 12/04/12 03:34 AM 12/04/12 03:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 486 Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA M moparjo68 mopar
moparjo68 mopar M Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 486 Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA	Quote: I had my 70 Charger Cluster done about 10 years ago by AutoInstruments.com (Gentry is the guy I spoke with) he left such a lasting impression on me that 5 years ago I sent him the cluster for my 69 Charger and he took care of everything, the silkscreening, the refurb of the chrome, the painting, the calibration...top notch. I knew it was going to the right guy and I would definitely send him another cluster if I ever needed to I sent my cluster to the same folks. Had long conversations with Gentry. Very knowledgable. Will actually return your call...........everytime. Will help you troubleshoot if having problems. Highly recommend!!!

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: moparjo68] #1344510 12/04/12 07:54 AM 12/04/12 07:54 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 441 Maud,Tx M maud mopar
maud mopar M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 441 Maud,Tx	Dang!!! You guys are spending up to $2,000 to restore clusters? I've never had one done, just always lived with faded ones. Think I'll let the next owners of my cars have mine done. Signed; Ole Tightwad.

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: moparjo68] #1344511 12/04/12 08:33 AM 12/04/12 08:33 AM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 East Concord,NY B BURNTOJO member
BURNTOJO member B Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 East Concord,NY	Just had mine done by Gentry at auto instruments.com too!! I had a 70 challenger rally cluster done. looks flawless!! I am about ready to install it. Everything was re calibrated, set up for elec. ignition. and painted. Very happy. I would recommend them!!!! 70 340 challenger FK5

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: BURNTOJO] #1344512 12/04/12 09:53 AM 12/04/12 09:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,583 SE Pa. L LimeliteAero master
LimeliteAero master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,583 SE Pa.	I think the 2K price was for the complete dash not just the cluster?

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: LimeliteAero] #1344513 12/04/12 11:41 AM 12/04/12 11:41 AM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 740 Anderson, IN 1 1969RR super stock
1969RR super stock 1 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 740 Anderson, IN	Quote: I think the 2K price was for the complete dash not just the cluster? I would think that would be the price for the complete dash cluster. Mine wasn't near that on my Road Runner. 2K did mine for about 500.00. I just sent all my gauges to Dash Worx. I took everything apart, just sent in what was in need of repair. I think if you can take good pictures and have some mechanical aptitude, just take everything apart yourself and save a bunch of $$$. Dash Worx did all my gauges, including a new tach. Bill was $700.00. Do a lot of the work yourself! Jeff

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: 1969RR] #1344514 12/04/12 01:24 PM 12/04/12 01:24 PM
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 - R RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer
RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 -	'just take everything apart yourself and save a bunch of $$$.' Yes...

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: 1969RR] #1344515 12/04/12 01:34 PM 12/04/12 01:34 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada D DPelletier I Live Here
DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	I used AutoInstruments but if I was to do another I'd send it to Instrument Specialties. Mine looked great but the ammeter didn't work. As far as costs go, in my case ('70 Superbee Rallye dash); - rebuildable core - $200.00 ebay (actually bought three, but...) - AutoInstruments - $400.00 - tach, Charger Specialties - $425.00 - repop bezels, PG Classics - $465.00 - repop woodgrain overlays, PG Classics - $569.00 - misc. repop knobs, NOS switches and used switches - $200.00 Total: $2,259.00 PLUS shipping, taxes and duty. ....of course the ENTIRE dash was far more; NOS dashpad; Jules' steering column, heater box, vent box, wiper transmission; radio; speaker; M&H dash harness; repop steering wheel; die job; sandblasting and refinishing the dash frame; restored heater controls and cables....and I'm sure I'm missing a few things. Total between the steering wheel and the firewall? Well over $5,000.00...and people wonder why I laugh when someone says they're gonna have a resto done for $20k! Dave 1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: DPelletier] #1344516 12/04/12 04:16 PM 12/04/12 04:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,583 SE Pa. L LimeliteAero master
LimeliteAero master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,583 SE Pa.	I guess I was ahead of the game because my cluster was very nice to start with. I LOVE what Instrument Specialties did for me with mine along with replating the ash tray. THANKS MIKE!!!!

Re: GAUGE CLUSTER RESTO-WHO-OPINIONS? [Re: LimeliteAero] #1344517 12/04/12 04:30 PM 12/04/12 04:30 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada D DPelletier I Live Here
DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	Quote: I guess I was ahead of the game because my cluster was very nice to start with. I LOVE what Instrument Specialties did for me with mine along with replating the ash tray. THANKS MIKE!!!! Looks great Yeah, $1,194.00 of mine was for the core, woodgrain and tach so you are way ahead right out of the gate! Dave 1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]

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