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38convsedan · 12-26-2022, 04:44 PM

Does anyone have experience with Williamson Instruments?

If so, how long did it take for work to be completed?

Thanks!
Steve

petehoovie · 12-26-2022, 04:57 PM

Had the clock in my '37 restored by them. It turned out excellent, but the turnaround time left much to be desired. I had to prompt them several times via email.

Before Restoration

After Restoration

1948F-1Pickup · 12-26-2022, 05:17 PM

Excellent work. As mentioned, turnaround leaves a little to be desired.
Dealt with them as long ago as 20 years. They’ve always been like that.

38convsedan · 12-26-2022, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the feedback! I’m waiting for my 1938 Temperature gauge….

Ray in La Mesa · 12-26-2022, 08:41 PM

Had them restore 3 Boyce motometer steering column mount "Red Ball" temperature gauges some years ago. Did an excellent job, and the wait was well worth it.

big deuce · 12-27-2022, 12:27 AM

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Superb work... time will vary on work load or how complex project is. Worth waiting for.

uncle buck · 12-27-2022, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by big deuce

Superb work... time will vary on work load or how complex project is. Worth waiting for.

My experience too. Modifications and plating will affect turnaround time. excellent work and nice people.

51504bat · 12-27-2022, 10:56 AM

Converted the clock in my '54 Ranch Wagon to 12 volt quartz. Cheaper than other vendors. The finished product was great. It did take a while but the owner keep me informed the entire time. My credit card was initially charged without the credit for the initial deposit. The owner called me to tell me about the issue before I even knew of the charge. My card was immediately credited to correct the over charge. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future.

paul2748 · 12-27-2022, 07:52 PM

I had two clocks converted to quartz, 54 Victoria (and to 12 V) and 56 Bird. Both run excellent. 54 was done 15 years ago, still runs great. Don't remember turnaround time, but don't remember any big deal.

russcc · 12-29-2022, 07:56 AM

Ron & Co. Do great work in my experience, It takes awhile though.

Automotive Stud · 01-03-2023, 09:06 AM

Last year I had Ron fix a Stewart Warner temp gauge with the line cut off. I wasn't in any hurry but I don't recall the turnaround being more than a few weeks.

12-26-2022, 04:44 PM	#1
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Williamson’s Instruments Does anyone have experience with Williamson Instruments? If so, how long did it take for work to be completed? Thanks! Steve

12-26-2022, 05:17 PM	#3
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	Re: Williamson’s Instruments Excellent work. As mentioned, turnaround leaves a little to be desired. Dealt with them as long ago as 20 years. They’ve always been like that.

12-26-2022, 05:52 PM	#4
38convsedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 377	Re: Williamson’s Instruments Thanks for the feedback! I’m waiting for my 1938 Temperature gauge….

12-26-2022, 08:41 PM	#5
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Williamson’s Instruments Had them restore 3 Boyce motometer steering column mount "Red Ball" temperature gauges some years ago. Did an excellent job, and the wait was well worth it.

12-27-2022, 12:27 AM	#6
big deuce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 398	Re: Williamson’s Instruments Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Superb work... time will vary on work load or how complex project is. Worth waiting for.

12-27-2022, 10:56 AM	#8
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,024	Re: Williamson’s Instruments Converted the clock in my '54 Ranch Wagon to 12 volt quartz. Cheaper than other vendors. The finished product was great. It did take a while but the owner keep me informed the entire time. My credit card was initially charged without the credit for the initial deposit. The owner called me to tell me about the issue before I even knew of the charge. My card was immediately credited to correct the over charge. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

12-27-2022, 07:52 PM	#9
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Williamson’s Instruments I had two clocks converted to quartz, 54 Victoria (and to 12 V) and 56 Bird. Both run excellent. 54 was done 15 years ago, still runs great. Don't remember turnaround time, but don't remember any big deal. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

12-29-2022, 07:56 AM	#10
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Williamson’s Instruments Ron & Co. Do great work in my experience, It takes awhile though.

01-03-2023, 09:06 AM	#11
Automotive Stud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 832	Re: Williamson’s Instruments Last year I had Ron fix a Stewart Warner temp gauge with the line cut off. I wasn't in any hurry but I don't recall the turnaround being more than a few weeks.