The Ford Barn

Larry Jenkins · 02-04-2016, 08:04 PM

Those of you who are looking for a rebuilt speedometer may have read his many posts here on the Barn's "For Sale" Section.

Compared to other rebuilders, "papanick" offers some nice prices on his rebuilts.

I you are like me, there was a little doubt as to the workmanship and delivery, not to mention what kind of luck you would have negotiating with Papa.

I can assure you that he will do whatever is necessary to converse with you by email to answer and questions you may have. You will actually be surprised how involved Papa gets.

We did negotiate. He did not get nasty, and we arrived at a decent price for both of us including shipping to Iowa.

Came today. It's a really nice looking speedometer. New bezel; new screws; new glass and all new numbers. Has what he calls "speed test" which is a total "function" test.. If I understand what he explained to me.

Would highly recommend papanick. (No, not his Son, nor am I connected to him in any way..)

Larry

fiftyv8 · 02-04-2016, 09:25 PM

Nice to hear good stories like that and know that decent folks are still out there.

CarlG · 02-04-2016, 09:29 PM

I have one of "PapaNick's" speedometers in my pickup. Works great!

mhsprecher · 02-04-2016, 09:44 PM

He has done two for me. I am happy.

P.S. · 02-04-2016, 11:03 PM

He did two Model A speedometers for me also. Highly recommended.

fiftyv8 · 02-04-2016, 11:36 PM

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I am wondering if the spelling is actually Papa Nick!

Larry Jenkins · 02-04-2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fiftyv8

I am wondering if the spelling is actually Papa Nick!

His real name is Leonard Nichols. I'll bet his grandkids had something to do with "papa.."

C26Pinelake · 02-04-2016, 11:41 PM

He did two for me. One works great, the other is out 20 mph at 40. No response! Wayne

burner31 · 02-05-2016, 02:21 AM

Just got mine back from Papa Nick.
Looks like new, have it installed but I don't have the front end back together yet, soon, very soon.
It's not Spring yet...but I can almost see it here.

ccb360 · 02-05-2016, 06:41 AM

He repaired two of mine. Quick and no problems. I'd use his service again in a heartbeat.

H. L. Chauvin · 02-05-2016, 07:23 AM

No repair business in demand ever failed when the customer is highly respected .......... and ......."All Good News" in "any" Model A repair business travels fast.

My malfunctioning speedometer, (with a yellow number background and scratched numbers) was bouncing from 0 to 50 at 15 mph with a new speedometer cable until "Papa-nick" returned it looking & working like "new" in a jiffy ...... far less expensive than getting a speeding ticket without a Model A speedometer.

ron103140 · 02-05-2016, 07:30 AM

I need one looked at as it bounces back and forth also. Please let me know how to contact papa nick. Thanks in advance, Ron

H. L. Chauvin · 02-05-2016, 08:11 AM

Hi ron,

Maybe try his below listed email:

"I do have the SPEEDOMETERS all rebuild and set to go. Or I can rebuild the one you have. Email me at [email protected] for more info or you can find my listing here on Ford Bard. Have fun with your new toy. papanick"

papanick · 02-05-2016, 10:10 AM

Hay Thanks for all the post on my speedometers. If you need one repaired or rebuild or just need a new one. Let me know. I will be here to help. Jr. [email protected]

P.S. · 02-05-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin

...far less expensive than getting a speeding ticket without a Model A speedometer.

I always tell the wife that if I ever get a speeding ticket in the Model A, I'm going to hang it on the wall like a trophy!

C26Pinelake · 02-05-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by P.S.

I always tell the wife that if I ever get a speeding ticket in the Model A, I'm going to hang it on the wall like a trophy!

Or present it to the officer as he gets laughed off the force
, Wayne
Ps the only thing worse would be to ticket a Dumbcar ( used to be challed a Smartcar ) ! Wayne

02-04-2016, 08:04 PM	#1
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	He calls himself "papanick." Those of you who are looking for a rebuilt speedometer may have read his many posts here on the Barn's "For Sale" Section. Compared to other rebuilders, "papanick" offers some nice prices on his rebuilts. I you are like me, there was a little doubt as to the workmanship and delivery, not to mention what kind of luck you would have negotiating with Papa. I can assure you that he will do whatever is necessary to converse with you by email to answer and questions you may have. You will actually be surprised how involved Papa gets. We did negotiate. He did not get nasty, and we arrived at a decent price for both of us including shipping to Iowa. Came today. It's a really nice looking speedometer. New bezel; new screws; new glass and all new numbers. Has what he calls "speed test" which is a total "function" test.. If I understand what he explained to me. Would highly recommend papanick. (No, not his Son, nor am I connected to him in any way..) Larry __________________ Good enough.. Isn't.

02-04-2016, 09:25 PM	#2
fiftyv8 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 141	Re: He calls himself "papanick." Nice to hear good stories like that and know that decent folks are still out there.

02-04-2016, 09:29 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: He calls himself "papanick." I have one of "PapaNick's" speedometers in my pickup. Works great! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-04-2016, 09:44 PM	#4
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: He calls himself "papanick." He has done two for me. I am happy.

02-04-2016, 11:03 PM	#5
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 1,695	Re: He calls himself "papanick." He did two Model A speedometers for me also. Highly recommended.

02-04-2016, 11:36 PM	#6
fiftyv8 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 141	Re: He calls himself "papanick." Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I am wondering if the spelling is actually Papa Nick!

02-04-2016, 11:41 PM	#8
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: He calls himself "papanick." He did two for me. One works great, the other is out 20 mph at 40. No response! Wayne

02-05-2016, 02:21 AM	#9
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: He calls himself "papanick." Just got mine back from Papa Nick. Looks like new, have it installed but I don't have the front end back together yet, soon, very soon. It's not Spring yet...but I can almost see it here. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

02-05-2016, 06:41 AM	#10
ccb360 Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 66	Re: He calls himself "papanick." He repaired two of mine. Quick and no problems. I'd use his service again in a heartbeat.

02-05-2016, 07:23 AM	#11
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: He calls himself "papanick." No repair business in demand ever failed when the customer is highly respected .......... and ......."All Good News" in "any" Model A repair business travels fast. My malfunctioning speedometer, (with a yellow number background and scratched numbers) was bouncing from 0 to 50 at 15 mph with a new speedometer cable until "Papa-nick" returned it looking & working like "new" in a jiffy ...... far less expensive than getting a speeding ticket without a Model A speedometer. Last edited by H. L. Chauvin; 02-05-2016 at 07:25 AM. Reason: typo

02-05-2016, 07:30 AM	#12
ron103140 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 74	Re: He calls himself "papanick." I need one looked at as it bounces back and forth also. Please let me know how to contact papa nick. Thanks in advance, Ron

02-05-2016, 08:11 AM	#13
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: He calls himself "papanick." Hi ron, Maybe try his below listed email: "I do have the SPEEDOMETERS all rebuild and set to go. Or I can rebuild the one you have. Email me at [email protected] for more info or you can find my listing here on Ford Bard. Have fun with your new toy. papanick"

02-05-2016, 10:10 AM	#14
papanick Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: gouverneur n,y, Posts: 2,756	Re: He calls himself "papanick." Hay Thanks for all the post on my speedometers. If you need one repaired or rebuild or just need a new one. Let me know. I will be here to help. Jr. [email protected]