skullcandy Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 As per the title, I really love the early gauges. Does anyone know any businesses out there that offer this conversion a la singer? I have asked Reap but they dont do it currently. The alternative would be something like this but thats too expensive for me. My car is Brummies 3.6 sc. Thanks for any advice https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-911-912-Komplettsatz-komplette-technische-Uberholung-Reparatur-Angebot/113390841594?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D52543%26meid%3D88be8ceb9c8a482295e98b32f0b8d336%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D9%26sd%3D113250983622%26itm%3D113390841594&_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type911 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Your car has an electric speedo, those are mechanical so you cant just buy a new set. Probably have to to the States, Holywood Speedo or Palo Alto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Senior Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 There's also Julian Reap in the UK; http://www.reapautomotivedesign.com/ I'm tempted to get mine done once the backdate is complete in spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullcandy Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 Ah ok, thanks for the steer.Julian is not doing a conversion yet but I think is trying to offer this in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Senior Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Car Bone in Poland started offering this. I got in contact with them and he quoted €5000. He did drop to €2000 when I laughed. Still bonkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mean in green Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Reminds me of the Fuchs wheel restorer with similar pricing structure - bless ‘em... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 5K. On something very strong I think. Powel is his name isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustybum Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 They’ve gone stupid on pricing!! A bit like one or two of the specialist Porsche upgrades suppliers!! What planet do they get their prices from??😩😩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 It really pees me off when their pricing is bonkers. Yes, nice expensive cars but no need to try and fleece everyone coming their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Senior Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I explained that all I wanted was new gauge faces and needles to give the look of a pre-73 car. Anyway, I declined to send my gauges across Europe based on either of the estimates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type911 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Seriously, try palo alto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullcandy Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 8 hours ago, Type911 said: Your car has an electric speedo, those are mechanical so you cant just buy a new set. Probably have to to the States, Holywood Speedo or Palo Alto Im not sure but isnt that ebay company offering to take your existing gauges and back-date them (see photos further down in the advert)? I have contacted them and asked I contacted Hollywood Speedo and they have quoted between $1900-3400 (dependent on amount of work required) and said it would take 3-5 months. I will try Palo Alto too. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 The seems to be a business opportunity here for someone who isn't a greedy SOB. How hard can it be to have dials cut and printed, dismantle a guage and pop it in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nige Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Was thinking the same Phill, decent bit of printing, die cut then some turned metal discs and job done. I know it's simplified but surely it isn't "rocket science" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type911 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Maybe ask Rick at Highlift productions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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