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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Electrical and Instruments => Topic started by: zoegrlh on June 11, 2024, 13:49:42

Title: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: zoegrlh on June 11, 2024, 13:49:42
It saddens me that my VDO clock has finally stopped again after 20 years (had it repaired 20 years ago, points go bad).  I think I sent it to a shop in Texas.  I know Plato Alto Speedometer does repairs, but has anybody else had recent repairs to their clocks and if so where?  Thanks, Bob, in need of repairs, I am sure it’s the points again.
Title: Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: mdsalemi on June 11, 2024, 22:51:49
You could North Hollywood Speedometer.  https://www.nhspeedometer.com
Title: Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: lreppond on June 12, 2024, 00:47:44
Try Jeffrey Read in Houston.  I think his business is vintage auto locks. He does excellent work.   Palo Alto no longer works on the mechanical clocks. They switch them out to quartz movements. 
Title: Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: zoegrlh on June 13, 2024, 14:22:33
Len, thanks. Will give Read a call. Check to see if he has a web site.
Title: Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: zoegrlh on June 13, 2024, 14:28:38
Can’t find a web Site to get his number. Anyone got his contact info?
Title: Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: lreppond on June 13, 2024, 19:49:15
Here’s Jeffrey’s phone number.

+1 (832) 315-9961

If you need additional info, DM me and I’ll send all the contact info to you. 

Title: Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: Geofw113 on July 17, 2024, 07:48:15
Just to add for future referance for any uk members.
We currently have our 67 250sl VDO speedo being rebuilt, told it has a missing shaft and some worn cogs/wheels.
Ryan is cutting new wheels and sourced oem missing parts.

His website is here https://ryanlinleyrestoration.co.uk/
Title: Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: Rahul on July 17, 2024, 14:13:27
+1 for Jeffrey Read, he was great to deal with and pricing seemed v reasonable
Title: Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: jmela on July 18, 2024, 21:33:20
https://www.automotivearcheologist.com/

Stone, this shop's proprietor, is a MB guy and is very familiar w the VDO instruments and their foibles.

I believe he's relocated to MT, so I would contact him via his site and go from there. Good luck.

Title: Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: Bill on July 25, 2024, 23:09:09
My brother in law cleaned and repaired my 230SL clock(He’s the mechanic in our family). He found a faulty diode and he  replaced it. The clock now  runs perfect.   
Title: Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
Post by: Bill Sgro on August 02, 2024, 04:28:36
Ft. Lauderdale Speedometer and Compass 954-522-4885.