Well, I still haven't tried to get it out, thought I might get some inspiration by sleeping on it. Didn't work. I will have to go out and try later.
Woogeroo, do you have details on your tach install? Is it the Sunpro Super Tach II 2 5/8" - Black Face & Black Bezel, Part No. CP7906. That thing is only like $35. For that price, I think I need a tach while I have it out!!

I didn't intend to do a dash cluster rebuild, but I have it out for installing the American Autowire Classic Update Series kit I bought, and I don't want to do it again, it's a major pain. Also want to get rid of the added on gauge cluster from a PO, and have all my stuff working right. Gonna consult theastronaut's thread.
Snowball restoration at its' finest, haha.