1929 Essex

Before restoration - cracked glass, not working with spare parts

During restoration - disassembled speedometer into all parts to clean and replace all broken gears

During restoration - gears worn out for odometer

After restoration - tested, calibrated and all working

After restoration - new numbers used across speed indicator wheel and odometer

After restoration - side view, cleaned and painted - all rust removed

We recently restored a 90 year old Essex speedometer from 1929. This gauge came to us not working and with some spare parts. We disassembled the gauge and replaced all broken gears, made new custom lettering for all worn out display numbers, cleaned, calibrated and reassembled. We also cut new glass for the speedometer to replace the old cracked glass.

1978 Pontiac Trans AM

Photos BEFORE restoration

Speedometer & Tachometer Cluster - Front BEFORE restoration

Speedometer & Tachometer Cluster - Rear BEFORE restoration

Fuel & Volts Cluster - Front BEFORE restoration

Fuel & Volts Cluster - Rear BEFORE restoration

We recently completed a restoration of a 1978 Pontiac Trans AM cluster. This included a general disassemble, cleaning, repair, reassembly and calibration with testing. 

Above you can see the before shots and below you can see the during and after restoration shots.

Photos DURING restoration

Clock during restoration

Tachometer during restoration

Cluster body during restoration

Photos AFTER restoration

Speedometer & Tachometer Cluster - Front AFTER restoration

Fuel & Volt Cluster - Front AFTER restoration

Speedometer & Tachometer Cluster - Rear AFTER restoration

Fuel & Volt Cluster - Rear AFTER restoration

1943 Ford

Before Restoration

After Restoration

We carried out a general cleaning and repair on these gauges for a 1943 Ford. This included a recalibration of the instruments and getting them in working order (including new cables).

1936 Ford Flathead

Front - before restoration

Rear - before restoration

Front - after restoration

Rear - after restoration

We carried out a disassembly, repair, reassembly, calibration and testing on this 1936 Ford Flathead speedo, oil, fuel, amp and temperature gauges.

The owner supplied the decal faces to stick on after respraying and repairing and the fuel gauge has been converted to match the fuel sender that has been changed in the petrol tank. 

1936 Plymouth

Front - before restoration

Rear - before restoration

Front - after restoration

Rear - after restoration

For this beautiful 1936 Plymouth combination speedometer cluster we carried out a general disassembly, repaired broken gauges, carried out a full rust removal cleaning and respray, recalibration of all the gauges and bench testing.

1962 Tornedo Talisman

Before restoration

After restoration

For this restoration we repaired the fuel gauge, gave it a good clean and calibrated it. With the temperature gauge we renewed the capillary tube and armour, refilled it and also gave it a good clean and calibration.

Suzuki TS 185

Before Restoration - completely damaged and in parts

Front - after restoration

Rear - after restoration

We've just completed restoring this older Suzuki TS 185 tachometer including reassembly, repair and calibration. 

1959 Ford F100

Front - before restoration

Rear - before restoration

Front - after restoration

Rear - after restoration

This 1959 Ford F100 cluster was severely cosmetically damaged when a customer asked us to restore it for them. We dissembled it, repaired and calibrated all the gauges, carried out a complete clean and respray of the cluster and reassembled with a final bench test.

1941 Dodge WC Military Truck

Front - before restoration

Rear - before restoration

Front - after restoration

Rear - after restoration

We recently restored this classic 1941 Dodge military truck speedometer, fuel, temperature and oil gauge. Complete with internal cleaning, recalibration of all gauges and new oil temperature sender and coil. This was quite a detailed restoration to get it as good as new for the customer and they were delighted.

1959 Chevrolet

Before restoration (front)

Before restoration (rear)

After restoration (front)

After restoration (rear)

We recently restored this wonderful 1959 Chevrolet speedometer. The service included general cleaning and servicing of interior components. Finished off with a new resprayed and accuracy calibration.

1955-1979 Ford Thunderbird

Before restoration

After restoration

We recently restored this early model Ford Thunderbird fuel sender. The restoration included general cleaning, rewinding of the resister with new wire and calibration.

1959 Ford Customline

Before Restoration

After Restoration

We clean, serviced and repaired this 1959 Ford Customline clock to make it work again.. Cleaning included case painting, dial clean, interior clean (including glass and case with internal components). 

1958 Oldsmobile

Before Restoration - Front

Before Restoration - Rear

We recently restored this 1958 Oldsmobile cluster. Above you can see the original condition from the vehicle before we started work on it.

Below are images of the cluster during restoration. Note the patches of rust and missing parts.

During Restoration - Rear

During Restoration - cleaning, service & recalibration

During Restoration - Clean & Rustproofing Respray

Above you can see how we retreated all the structural metal components of the cluster ensuring that a thorough cleaning was carried out including extensive rust removal work. We then resprayed all surfaces with rust proof high shine paint.

Below is the finished cleaned, lubricated, calibrated and rust proof result. 

After Restoration - Front

After Restoration - Rear

1949 Ford Pilot V8

Before Restoration - Front View

Before Restoration - Rear View

After Restoration - Front View

After Restoration - Rear View

This 1949 Ford Pilot gauge cluster was brought to us in much need of restoration. We cleaned and repainted the cluster along with repairing, servicing and calibrating all gauges.

1948 Austin

Before Restoration

After Restoration

We recently restored this Speedometer, Amp/Fuel/Oil combination gauge and Speedometer Cable for a customer with a 1948 Austin. It turned out virtually new and the customer was very pleased with the results.

1953 Series 1 Land Rover

Before Restoration

Front - After Restoration

Rear - After Restoration

Even if you bring us a completely rusted up, broken and in pieces gauge we will try for a restoration for you. This 1953 Series 1 Land Rover speedometer was in a state of complete disrepair however we were able to save it and bring it up like new.

Mk II Ford Zepher

Front - Before Restoration

Rear - Before Restoration

Front - After Restoration

Rear - After Restoration

We recently restored this Ford Zepher speedometer for the owner. The entire gauge was cleaned, repaired and calibrated.

1962 Chrysler Valiant S

Before Restoration (FRONT)

Before Restoration (REAR)

After Restoration (FRONT)

After Restoration (REAR)

We repaired the speedometer on this 1962 Valiant S cluster, rewired the gauges and lights and finally calibrated all instruments for the owner.

1937 D40 International (truck)

Before restoration (FRONT)

Before restoration (REAR)

During restoration (SPEEDOMETER)

During restoration (FASCIA)

After restoration (FRONT)

After restoration (REAR)

We carried out a complete cluster restoration on this 1937 D40 International including calibration of all gauges, re-wiring of lighting system and meticulous cleaning (both internal and external) and repainting.

1967 Chrysler VE Valiant

Front Before

Front After

During Restoration - Protective Undercoating & Rustproofing

Rear Before

Rear After

We recently finished restoring this 1967 Chrysler VE Valiant cluster. Our restoration process includes a complete strip down of the cluster, recalibration of all gauges, cleaning (dials, housing, needles, etc.), undercoat protection and painting of all metals (for longevity) and needles (for clarity of use) and complete reassembly. This cluster is now ready for the next 50 years!