castillo49 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Does anyone know a good source to restore "dash gauges?" I am restoring a 1933 Franklin Olympic Coupe - 18A. Need all gauges restored as to working and faces repainted. Specially need gas gauge repaired and fuel tank pickup unit repair or replaced. Also looking for a good, reliable upholstery shop - one that deals in antique cars. Have had bad luck so far here in Soc Cal. Coupe is currently torn down to frame. Am repairing and putting back together now. I am in Southern California, but looking nationwide. Any leads I can check would be greating appreciated. Frank (909) 296-0980 frankjocelyncastillo@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Braverman Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I need a fuel sending unit also. I'm going to use this company, recommended by a Franklin friend. I have some 18A gauges, but none are what I'd call show quality. http://www.mykmlifestyle.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29 franklin Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I used Williamsons Instruments in Chester Arkansas. 479 369 2551 Talk to Ron. I had excellent service from them for my 31 model 151 gauges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odat Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 I am looking at the car wrap guys to see if we can cover the faces with a high quality wrap. these could be printed on sheets and applied by the user. Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cornman Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Did you have any success with wrapping the faces of the gauges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odat Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 Not yet but now have the printed sheets on paper to size. now I need to find someone that can print the wrap. I could also print on transfer and paint the dials and apply. Just finished painting the dash. very long process and frustrating as it took many times to get it right. I would guess 30 to 40 hrs total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy R Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 My 1927 11B Gauges have been with "Williamsons Instruments" since January 2020. Ron originally told me 9 months and I can understand some delay with COVID but now it's going on 15 months a getting a bit ridiculous. Looks like they do nice work but if I can get them back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura S Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 They do good work but that time frame is outrageous. I would start calling him every week and bug him to get them done . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odat Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I have been sidetrack on the engine rebuild. I will try to get the project going again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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