He calls himself "papanick."

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Larry Jenkins

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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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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
 
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 jrnichols642@yahoo.com for more info or you can find my listing here on Ford Bard. Have fun with your new toy. 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. jrnichols642@yahoo.com
 
P.S. said:
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!
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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
 
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