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TR2/3/3A TR3 Gauge Restoration

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jfarris

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I know this question probably ranks up there with what kind of oil or tires do you prefer.
I need to get some early TR3 gauges restored and calibrated. I'm not interested in concours perfection. I am aware that one of the US companies is considered the best, but also know they are the most expensive, and take longer than anyone else. Can any of you recommend some alternatives with which you have had personal, successful experiences?
Thanks,
Jim
 
jfarris said:
...I am aware that one of the US companies is considered the best, but also know they are the most expensive, and take longer than anyone else.
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Assuming you mean MoMa, then consider:

Nisonger - based on personal experience. Phone or email, Peter is the one to talk to.

West Valley Instruments - based on many friends' experiences. Phone and talk to Morris.
 
Jim, I had MoMa restore my water temp gauge and I was very pleased with the communication and the quality of there work. The gauge looked and worked like new and I have had no problems with it. I don't know how there prices compare with Nisonger or West Valley.
 
After getting a couple of quotes, I went with Nisonger this past spring. Very happy with the restoration and repair of the TR4A's speedometer. Turn around was quicker than promised...a nice surprise.
 
3798j said:
...I went with Nisonger this past spring... Turn around was quicker than promised...a nice surprise.
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I just got a speedo done by them in 2 days (they got it the afternoon the day before Thanksgiving and called on Tuesday morning to say it was ready). It was a gear change to accommodate a revised diff as well as a general rehab. Most of the total turn around time will be shipping.
 
Thanks for the recommendations, time to dig into that dash and pull some instruments.
 
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