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We've updated all of our pricing and removed all the items that do not have a price.

You can still check with us if you have a part number you can't find.

We're sure we can find you an alternative.

 

If you are in a 'buy it now' type hurry then Howard Instruments may not be the right place for you. 

We keep a reasonable level of stock but everything we don't have must come in from overseas with a 4 -10 week lead time.

We like to show people what we have available to us by listing a broad range of items from our major suppliers.

We also can make custom items given enough forward planning.

We always do our best to help you as quickly as we can but we are getting slower as we get older.

In the meantime....

" may your reality be a kind one " Bigsy 3RRR   

 

 

 

catalogues with links

vdo automotive catalogue

Try the v20 version of the VDO catalogue  or our v12 Smiths catalogue.

There are links via the part number to each item and its price on our website.

Thanks to those who have contributed content or format. You know who you are.

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smiths

Backlighting Repair

Our new Smiths Wesite 

smithsinstruments.com.au

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vdo

Speed Limiting
 

Our new VDO Wesite

vdo-gauges.com.au

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Catalogues

vdo catalogue

Follow the link to our catalogues that you can view or download.

We have current catalogues and an archive of old material in our library.

 

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calibration

Calibration & Testing

We use mechanical and electronic devices for calibration or adjust the instrument itself where possible.

 

 

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cables

Cables

We hand make speedometer and tachometer cables to sample or specification.

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chronometric

Chronometric

We restore all chronometric speedometers and tachometers including maximum hand models from all era's. 

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cruise control

Cruise Control

We have Cruise Control Kits for Cars and and a limited number of light Commercial Vehicles with Mechanical or Electronic Engines.

The range of E Cruise controls make it easier to install cruise control to modern vehicles with electronic engines

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clocks

Clock Repairs

Clocks have been in cars since the early days of motoring but unfortunately their quality was particulrly poor during the 50's, 60's & 70's.

We repair a lot of clocks but be aware it takes time for this to occur.

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commercial repairs

Commercial Repairs

Commercial Instruments

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commercial repairs

Kenworth Odometer Display Repair

Commercial Instruments

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DIALS

Dials

We screen print traditional flood lit dials and modern back lit dials.We can print in all colours and finishes including metallic and fluorescents.Our dial library is always increasing.

We don't supply dials on their own.

Please allow plenty of time for your new dial project to be completed.

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DIGITAL ODOMETERS

Digital Odometer Reset

We can reset most digital odometers.

In all cases we require a Statuatory declaration from individuals or a trade order from automotive businesses. 

In some cases we require the vehicle.

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displays & lighting

Display and Backlighting

Many instrument clusters from the past 20 years suffer from missing pixels or backlighting failure.We are able to repair most of these clusters and individual instruments.

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FUEL SENDERS

Engine Speed Control

There are very few fuel senders over the past 100 years that we cannot repair or match to a different gauge.

We also have an extensive range of new fuel senders

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gauge accessories

Gauge Accessories

We have a wide range of Gauge Accessories to help in the  application of your gauges.

 

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gps

GPS Tripmeter Speedometer

GPS speed sensors are used in many applications as an alternative to a traditional speed sensor. We have GPS sensors, tripmeters and speedometers.

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halda

Halda Speedpilot Tripmaster Twinmaster

We do a limited restoration service only.

We do not sell individual parts .

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motorcycles

Motorcycle Repairs

We restore Smiths Motorcycle Instruments including Chronometric, Governor, Nemag, SSM and RSM Shallow Magnetic.

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hi specials

HISpecials

Cobra kit car gauges were the catalyst for HISpecials. We now make a number of gauge series most with through dial illumination.

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hi specials

HISpecials

Our HIWhite gauges are one of the few gauge series with through dial illumination. We can supply a full set of gauges for your car or truck.

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HIstory

History of Instrumentation

The History of Instrumentation goes back over 100 years

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OUR COLLECTION

Howard Instruments Collection

Our collection reflects our interests as well as the sheer beauty and overall development of instrumentation.

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signal interfaces

Signal Interfaces

Signal Interfaces

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switch modules

Switch Modules

Switch Modules

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SENDERS & SWITCHES

Senders and Switches

We have a signifigant numbers of sensors available.

 

 

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TACHOGRAPH

Tachograph

Tachographs not only record the use of the vehicle over time, they are also an integral part of the vehicle management system in many modern commercial vehicles.

We can supply new tachographs or repair and calibrate existing ones.

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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Kimax Weight Management

Kimax Weight Management Systems are designed for accurate measurement of the weight of commercial vehicles.

Recently we have developed Conweigh,

a weight system for concrete trucks.

 

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VDO

VDO

VDO has been the 'name to know' for many years and we have been associated with the brand since our inception.

We carry over 1000 VDO items in stock.

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FW MURPHY

FW Murphy Commercial Products

FW Murphy is a leader in Commercial Engine Monitoring Systems.

For more than 70 years their product range has included instruments to monitor critical functions. They have J1939/CAN instrumentation, compressor controls, custom panels auto start/stop controllers and more

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SMITHS CLASSIC

Smiths Classic Instruments

Smiths style is timeless.

We have the best range of new Smiths Instruments in stock in Australia.

We restore many Smiths and Jaeger Instruments going back to Edwardian Vehicles.

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Repairs

Restoration

Speed Limiting

  • Speed Limiting
    • Forklifts
    • Airport Tow Vehicles
    • Mining Vehicles
    • Trucks
    • Buses

Calibration

Chronometric

Dials

Halda

  • Halda Overview
    • Speedpilot
    • Tripmaster
    • Twinmaster
    • T Gears
    • Cables
    • X and Y Gears

HI Specials

VDO

Smiths

FW Murphy

Hummingbird

Catalogues

Cruise Control

Accesories

Gauges

Smiths

FW Murphy

Sensors

Weight 

 

 

Smiths Chronoelectric

Chronometric Style Electronic Speedo and Tacho's.

chronoelectric

 

We have a complete set of truck gauges available in Heritage Gold, Heritage White, Cobra and HIWHITE styling.

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Chronometric DialsChronometric Dials.

 

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We have metric dials and odometer gears for most Porsche Speedo's up to the late 1980's.

 

We restore heaps of Muscle cars gauges

 

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Motorcycle Repair and restoration.

Only VDO and Smiths

 

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The best stock of Smiths gauges and accessories in Australia.

 

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We fill Capillary Temperature gauges every Tuesday.

 

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We have a wide range of bezels in stock to give your gauges a lift.

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Changed your 60-70's car to electronic ignition?

We can help make your tacho work again.