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zoegrlh

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VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« 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.
Robert Hyatt
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Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2024, 22:51:49 »
You could North Hollywood Speedometer.  https://www.nhspeedometer.com
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Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« Reply #2 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. 
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Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2024, 14:22:33 »
Len, thanks. Will give Read a call. Check to see if he has a web site.
Robert Hyatt
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R172 2012 SLK350, Black Premium leather 801 on Mars Red 590, 7-speed auto
W211, 2007 E320 Bluetec, Cashmere MB Tex 144 on Arctic White 650, 7 speed auto

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Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2024, 14:28:38 »
Can’t find a web Site to get his number. Anyone got his contact info?
Robert Hyatt
Williamsburg, VA.

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R172 2012 SLK350, Black Premium leather 801 on Mars Red 590, 7-speed auto
W211, 2007 E320 Bluetec, Cashmere MB Tex 144 on Arctic White 650, 7 speed auto

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Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« Reply #5 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. 

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Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« Reply #6 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/

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Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2024, 14:13:27 »
+1 for Jeffrey Read, he was great to deal with and pricing seemed v reasonable
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Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« Reply #8 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.

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Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« Reply #9 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.   

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Re: VDO recommended shop for clock repair
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2024, 04:28:36 »
Ft. Lauderdale Speedometer and Compass 954-522-4885.
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