Gauge restoration by Vette Instruments

[Michael G.]

Am considering using Vette Instruments Medina, Tn. to do my gauge restoration. Have any one used Vette Instrument/Jason Oliver? If so what was the quality of work/restoration/timeliness? Appreciate your help.

Mike

[David D.]

Re: Gauge restoration by Vette Instruments

Mike,
If I could recommend another Gauge Restoration shop that is extremely good.
His work results are second to none, quality is superb. Very happy with his work.

Give Bill Harrison a call (561)676-3099
or email him (see 'Contact Us' in below link)

He owns and operates

http://www.harrisonspeedometer.com/

David

[David V.]

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I have used corvetteinstrumentservices in the past for my C1 gauge restoration service, BUT turn around time was EXTREMELY long. Has anyone used either of the following who advertise in NCRS: Joe Ray Parts Co. or Classic Gauge Solutions or any others for that matter? Feedback please/recomendations. Thanks David Virgin

[Chuck W.]

Re: Gauge restoration by Vette Instruments

Am considering using Vette Instruments Medina, Tn. to do my gauge restoration. Have any one used Vette Instrument/Jason Oliver? If so what was the quality of work/restoration/timeliness? Appreciate your help.

Mike

I have used Jason on 3 different projects. The first time he was extremely slow turning around tha gauges. Then he said he shipped them but I never received them. When I asked for the tracking number, he double talked and then claimed that I must have given him an incorrect address. I received the gauges a few weeks later. I gave Jason the benefit of the doubt.

The second time I used him I had a similar experience with timeliness. He indicated that he shipped me the gauges but it took almost 3 weeks for me to get them and everytime I asked for a trackingnumber I got double talk. Jason appologized for the delay and indicated that he had some personal problems to deal with. I again gave Jason the benefit of the doubt.

The last time I got the same treatment and double talk and concluded that this is just Jason's way of doing business. I got so frustrated that I now restore the gauges myself. It takes me forever to do but at least I know where the gauges are. Jason came highly recommended on another forum and folks made a bunch of excuses for his lack of timely work. The reality is that Jason isn't very reliable IMHO.

Both midyear clocks that Jason restored 1 year ago have stopped working. Guess I'll learn to do those as well.

[David V.]

Re: Gauge restoration by Vette Instruments

Thanks for the reply Chuck. Other feedback from other members please.

[Patrick H.]

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I've used Joe Ray previously and had excellent results and quick turnaround. I would not hesitate to use him again and recommend him highly.

Patrick

[Michael H.]

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Joe Ray would be my first choice.

[Clem Z.]

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on these long turn around times my question would be do these guys do the restoration themselves or do they ship them to someone else ????

[David V.]

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Thanks for the replys guys. Praise & endorsements are worth their weight in gold. Dave BTW Does anybody know if anyone offers repro lenses for 58 speedos?

[Donald O.]

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Joe Ray would be my first choice.

I agree. That man knows his stuff and won't BS you.

[Mike M.]

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Joe Ray did a 63 panel for me. Very quick turn around excellent job. Looked brand new when I got it back. Front and back. That's who I would use again if I have another instrument panel to do. My first panel for my 65 I used a different restoration service because I didn't know Joe did this type of work. So I have at least something to compare his too.

[Bob J.]

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Joe Ray would be my first choice for gauge repairs.Bob

[David V.]

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Thanks again guys. You guys are great. Joe Ray appears to be the hands down winner. You're gonna get my business Joe Ray.