Anyone used Auto Instruments?

[69 rt]

HI all,

I had a speedometer that only recorded the milage when driving, the needle stayed at zero. I checked everything out and it looked good, so I sent it off to Auto Instruments for a rebuild. 175.00 not bad! after 6 weeks it was returned and after a day of reinstalling the dash it is the same, I called the company and explained my problem and they said they would call back. They didn't. I was just wondering if any of you have used them. They have a good reputation from the adds I have read, and I don't think I am doing anything wrong with installation as the odometer still works.

[resq302]

I had them do my instruments probably close to 4 years ago now.  They were a little slow at the time but the work seemed to be ok.  I have heard a lot of people being unsatisfied with their work lately and them taking longer and longer with their turn around time. 

[Pistolpete]

had them do the entire cluster on my 69 RT, suffice it to say the gauges looked great but didnt work properly upon installation (and I had it installed by Pro's)
Bottom line - Redline is now doing the restoration for my '68.

Pete

[69 rt]

The face on my speedometer was in great shape, they were supposed to redo the number dial and repair the speedometer, I really don't think it was touched.

[resq302]

I have heard good things lately about Redline instruments for what its worth.

[69 rt]

Thanks all,

I will pull the cluster AGAIN!!! and check with Redline for repairs.

[Back N Black]

There is a guy on this site that does a great job, his name is mike AKA ( lilwendal) He did my Dash and its top notch.

[69 rt]

That dash looks great!

[lilwendal]

It takes all of about 2 minutes to verify the speedo and odometer are indicating correctly after its been gone through.  I cannot understand why it was not checked out prior to  rebuild then again after whatever problem they found initially. Why reface a junk speedo?
PM me If it turns out you need a new speedo head. I can help you out. 

[69 rt]

I guess I also want to make sure it is not something that I am missing, the cable is new and the odometer racks up the milage but the needle does not move off zero. It was this way when I sent it to them

[69 rt]

One other question guys, I scratched the face of my gauge cover installing it. Does anyone know what color of matt black paint and type of paint that is used?

[69 rt]

Lilwendal,

I am interested in a speedometer head and if you can help me with this PM me and I will talk to you .

Thanks 69 rt

[472 R/T SE]

Lilwendal,

I am interested in a speedometer head and if you can help me with this PM me and I will talk to you .

Thanks 69 rt

You need his help, I'd be PMing him and asking for it. 



I used to recommend Auto Instruments to everyone.  Years ago I told Gentry I heard about him on moparts and he had never heard of them.  Shortly after he was prominently displayed w/ an ad.

Lately I've been hearing lots of bad things from them but AI always tried to correct it I thought.  It's a shame the quality of work has declined.

You can't go wrong w/ lilwendal.

[69 rt]

Thanks,

How do you PM someone on this site?

[Dans 68]

Thanks,

How do you PM someone on this site?

Click on their username, and under "Additional Information" click on "Send this member a personal message."

Dan

[mike337]

Lilwendel refurbished my switches, and did a great job.  When the headlight switch had noticeable fogging, not his work, he replaced it ASAP.  Recommended to all who are restoring Mopars!

Mike337