Mark's Model A Service...Still in business?????

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bcronk

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I sent my '28 speedometer out to Mark's Model A Service in Polson, MT for service early this spring its been almost 4 months since I talked with him and now I can't seem to get a hold of him either via phone or email. Does any one know what's going on? Is he still in business? I'd like to get my speedometer back one way or another. Thanks
 
I have the same problem with a speedometer he rebuilt but calibration was off. Sent it back 1st week of May I have called numerous times and on 3 occasions he has stated he will ship it tomorrow but no speedometer. He has NEVER returned a phone call and most of the time does not answer the phone
 
bcronk said:
I sent my '28 speedometer out to Mark's Model A Service in Polson, MT for service early this spring its been almost 4 months since I talked with him and now I can't seem to get a hold of him either via phone or email. Does any one know what's going on? Is he still in business? I'd like to get my speedometer back one way or another. Thanks
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Me, too. Anyone in the area who can help?

W. Michael
 
The machine was working every time that he didn't answer, which was most of the time, but he doesn't call back. Last time I spoke with him was about 2 weeks ago when he said he would mail it the next day
 
I'm in the same boat as everyone else here, but I can tell you that Mark is held in very high regard by the members of the Big Sky Model A Ford club......of which both he and I are members. I have some pending work for Mark, as well.

Mark is a walking encyclopedia of Model A Ford knowledge. I have had some long conversations with him about Model A Fords, and have spent a couple of days with him at his shop. I have the highest respect for him, and regard for his long term knowledge of Model A Fords. His father was a Model A collector, and Mark grew up working on them.

As far as I know, Mark is the only person anywhere near Montana that does babbet bearing work on Model A's.....and his speedometer service keeps him busy.....I understand he can be very busy at times, because he rebuilds speedometers for some of the major suppliers of Model A Ford parts.....many of them at a time!

I haven't been able to reach Mark lately either, but from what I know of and about him, the work he has on his plate will get done, and in a very professional manner.

Only thing I can add is to just hang in there, as Mark may be having some difficulties that are preventing him from keeping up with the work load he currently has...

eog
 
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I called Mark again about 2 weeks ago and he actually answered the phone. He apologized and stated that due to health and family issues he got behind. He stated he was "back in the saddle again" and catching up on the work and I should get my speedometer back in about 2 weeks. It arrived yesterday!
 
Dennis Ellerman is also still repairing speedos, but only oval S-W units. No round units. Harry Warburton passed away a few months ago.
 
I didn't know Harry died. Nice guy who did great work. It seems every month somebody important is dying these days.
 
I just picked up Vic Zannis's book on engine rebuilding. Went to look him up and found out he died in 2018. I've been in this hobby for four years and I've personally known more people who have died than in the whole rest of my life.
 
He sounds like a great guy, Dennis also spoke highly of him. I was sad it took me this long to get my speedos in for repair and I never got to talk to him. Having said that, Dennis did a wonderful job, two thumbs up.
 
I met Eddy of Eddy's Speedo Repair at Kerrville and gave him my speedo from my 30
Fordor to repair. I got it back in under 6 weeks, and couldn't be happier.
 
I envy you guys who have a number of people who can restore a speedo properly for you. While there are instrument makers here, none (that I know of) are competent with instruments like these. I'd like to send mine over there to be repaired one at a time but mail services are too lousy. I'd never see it again. :(
 
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