On my search for a specialist who could repair the speedo of my Series 3 V12, I came across a retired German avionics mechanic, who has made repairing old instruments his new profession.

The guy is extremely friendly, helpful and capable.
So, for those in Europe, who are looking for this, here's his website:

Udo Schulz

 

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Sehr gut!!!


I still recall some words in German. Surely, enough to navigate this web site. A very nice one, indeed.


Wowee, the "banjo" steering wheel in my shop might be from and MG TD. Wonder of wonders, the only brand new car I ever bought was a 53 MG TD in BRG. Unfortunately, what its steering wheel looks like escaped me over these many years.


Great resource in spite of the distance involved to some of us.


Yeah, I've never edited a post, either !!! I merely stumble along....


Carl

 

I've been learning German for a while now, but one can still get caught out a bit on the intricacies of German, but it's reasonably clear.

From what I see on his website, excellent restoration jobs are done on really rusty stuff. What comes over is that this guy is a serious worker, like most Germans. The German language demands precision and I think this is reflected also in their character and hence their work.

 

the problem for us in the US, is shipping to UK or Germany or Netherlands.

US Customs on both sides have become extremely **** about shipping to Europe or from, (although shipments from UK to US are a lot easier), very discouraging and a hassle not to mention expensive.

I have shipped parts to friends in UK and Netherlands, but dealing with US Customs is very annoying.

 

Interesting as to over seas shipping and receiving. when my in-laws were alive, in Germany, we exchanged packages regularly. Don't recall any issues. Merely a extra form or two at the local post office. Dear departed wifey delighted in cans of "Liverwurst". her Dad delighted in tins of Sir Walter Raleigh or Prince Albert to fuel his pipes.


Precise, oh yes. As a land scape architect his penmanship was tantamount to calligraphy.


Carl

 

Actually I used to be a German teacher in another decade...also am a trained translator in German, Dutch and English. So if you need help with reading / understanding the website, feel free to contact me...

 

After thought. Indeed, with bad things happening in packaged form, I get the new anality!!! is that a word?


Carl