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Cuddles


PETERBOROUGH, ONT

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I don't know where to take my gauge cluster for repairs. I foun d a place in North York and he spoke not a bad rendition of English and was vaguely familiar with the concept of a gauge cluster in a vintage vehicle --- SO I AM NOT GOING THERE !  Found a place in the US - SO I AM NOT GOING THERE.  Does anyone know a good place ?

Plus, I got the cluster unbolted from the dash but now must disconnect the wires from the gauges WITHOUT losing track of what goes where.  On a bench, no problem BUT upside down in the dark under the dash ?  Please tell me there is a simple way.  The truck is outside in the cold with the battery removed so I hope whatever I need to do won't take too long.  1942 Ford pickup

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Cuddles


PETERBOROUGH, ONT

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Can anyone tell me if it is possible to repair a speedometer with our own garage tools instead of taking it to a shop ?

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wuga


PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONT

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Jim
Have you tried these guys? dashboardinstrumentcluster.com/about/

If you haven't got a backup panel and haven't done it before, I would highly recommend not trying it yourself.

Warren

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Cuddles


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Yes, I phoned them and that's the guy who was vaguely familiar with the concept of a mechanical speedometer. He didn't fill me with confidence. Strange thing is I called another place nowhere near North York two minutes later and got the same guy. I might be forced to buy a backup panel. Thank you Warren. I won't try repairs myself. Good that you warned me.

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30-S6


NORTH BAY, ONT

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What would be the difference if that guy did it or you?
It seems at least he may have some idea of how they work and proper tools.

Also if it's a legitimate business then they would have insurance if anything went wrong and some sort of warrantee if negotiated before.



-- Edited by 30-S6 on Thursday 20th of November 2025 06:35:30 AM

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I agree with 30-s6. If he can't do it, he should be able to let you know

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