Buy new or rebuild minor gauges?

In my last post I mentioned that I have had my gauges rebuilt, with exception of the temperature gauge. The temperature gauge is with the wiring harness in Victoria (STILL!) so that was not done. The temperature gauge is corroded inside and the fellow who repaired the others said he might be able to put a new mechanical insert into the gauge, this would also require a new sender unit as well. Going on what I paid to have the others repaired and re calibrated I would think this would probably cost in the vicinity of $200.00! What to do?
Ebay France was the answer. I purchased a brand new original equipment Jaeger R8G/Alpine temperature gauge for AU$145.00 including postage.
Used gauges on ebay Fr start at 20 euros plus postage and new ones between 75-99 euros plus post, so this is a good alternative if the old ones have had their day. Speedo's and Tacho's are a different story though. My Speedo cost around $350 to repair and re calibrate and the Tacho about $150. Used Speedo's and Tachos on ebay France start at 500 euros second hand.

My new gauge.

Finally something comes back!

I picked up the instruments today after having them cleaned and re-calibrated. Unfortunately the temperature gauge is not ready yet as it requires a new unit fitted to the gauge body. It should look original but with a different sender unit. If your thinking of having yours done be aware of the cost. There was little change from $700.00 for the four that have been done so far and $350.00 of that was care of the Speedo. I need a scotch after paying that account!