OR Classic gauge and cluster going out of business

[TBONE1964]

Hello all,

After doing some homework, Heather and I have made a decision to close shop and shut down the business. I was a very hard decision to make but we both feel it to be in our best interest moving forward.

I would like to say thank you to all of our past customers. We really appreciate all of the business and hope all of you were happy with your clusters. I would also like to mention the relationships and friends I have made along the way. To those people, I want to say thank you for your help. We could not have done it with out you. I will still be active on the forum but not doing cluster restorations any longer.

With that said, we are going to have some inventory for sale. I will try and make a list with pricing for anyone who may be interested. It will be 1960 - 1972 cluster parts.

Please give me some time to create a list of available items with pricing.

Hope all of you are having a good weekend,
Take care,
Tom

[t-n-t fields]

Sorry to hear that, you gonna try to sell out to a person so they can carry on with the restorations?

[54blackhornet]

Tom, staying in Oregon ?

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Tom, staying in Oregon ?

Not going anywhere Jack. I will stay right here in JC and continue to work with Tom (tll74).

Take care,
Tom

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by t-n-t fields

Sorry to hear that, you gonna try to sell out to a person so they can carry on with the restorations?

I am going to post some inventory for sale if someone is interest in a package I would entertain the idea.

I will also have some specialty tools for sale as well.

Take care,
Tom

[jabborabbo]

Glad to hear you'll still be on the board sharing your knowledge, but sorry to hear about your getting out of the business.

I'll no doubt be interested in some of those speciality tools!

Originally Posted by TBONE1964

I am going to post some inventory for sale if someone is interest in a package I would entertain the idea.

I will also have some specialty tools for sale as well.

Take care,
Tom

[redbaron]

Hello Tom,

Wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Sure will miss your great restored gauge clusters on projects to come. Still hope to meet up with you in person some day.

Your friend, Mike

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by redbaron

Hello Tom,

Wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Sure will miss your great restored gauge clusters on projects to come. Still hope to meet up with you in person some day.

Your friend, Mike

Hello Mike,

Thank you sir. It has always been a pleasure to help you and the boys out there. And absolutely if we are ever close enough, I would love to meet up with you. The K10 turned out spot on perfect. I hope you are winning awards with it.

I will always be in touch.

Take care friend,
Tom

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by jabborabbo

Glad to hear you'll still be on the board sharing your knowledge, but sorry to hear about your getting out of the business.

I'll no doubt be interested in some of those speciality tools!

Hi Jerry,

I have another person looking at buying the whole inventory as well as the tools. I a going to wait and see if he is on board. If not, I will be posting parts and equipment for sale.

Thank you for the kind words,
Tom

[tommys72]

Selling the business huh? Is that why you didn't answer my call a few days ago? Haha...didn't need much anyway brother.

Tom

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by tommys72

Selling the business huh? Is that why you didn't answer my call a few days ago? Haha...didn't need much anyway brother.

Tom

Not selling Tom, just closing down. Unless you know someone who wants to come here and take it over.

I am sorry if I missed your call. I did not get a missed call or voice mail on my phone from you. What can I help you with? Try calling me again if you need to or I can give you a ring.

I still have a tach tin I held onto for you also when ever you need it.

Take care,
Tom

[tommys72]

Wasn't anything major Tom, just a question for you . I was just giving you a little trouble buddy. I left you a voicemail, I'll shoot you a call again later on. No worries

Tom

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by tommys72

Wasn't anything major Tom, just a question for you . I was just giving you a little trouble buddy. I left you a voicemail, I'll shoot you a call again later on. No worries

Tom

All good friend,

If you cannot reach me by phone, email is tbonegarris@yahoo.com or support@classicgaugeandcluster.com.

We will still answer email messages on either email.

I am in a strange area on the planet for cell phone reception and it is likely that I will get you message in a few weeks from now

Take care,
Tom

[jocko]

I'm sorry to hear that Tom - your work was the best out there and it has always been a pleasure doing business with you. And you always were on the line to help with some of my projects. Glad you're sticking around, and hope all goes well. Know you were passionate about the instruments biz and you did a wonderful job.

[jjzepplin]

Ahh Say it aint so! I hope you will hang around!

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Ahh Say it aint so! I hope you will hang around!

No worries JJ, I wil still be active on the forum. I just need to shut the business down as it is costing more than it is making.

I will always be here to answer questions on tech support and other advise.

Take care,
Tom

[undertaker72]

tom , sorry to hear this , you area major player and inspiration when it comes to help and hard to find parts , I hope all is going well keep in touch kevin

[DPowers]

Best to you Tom.

[jimer1964]

Sad to see this happen! Any complete tach clusters Available? Snoozed on getting one from the best! Good luck in your Future Endeavors!

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by jimer1964

Sad to see this happen! Any complete tach clusters Available? Snoozed on getting one from the best! Good luck in your Future Endeavors!

Thank you for the kind words. Here is one I have available with a volt gauge conversion. I can replace it with the stock amp gauge and circuit board for the same price at $400.00 shipped if interested. The details are in the link.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679310

Let me know and thank you,
Tom

[jimer1964]

Looks Great! What is the advantage of the newer volt gauge?

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by jimer1964

Looks Great! What is the advantage of the newer volt gauge?

A lot of the guys are using the newer American Auto Wire harnesses that are made for internal regulated alternators or single wire alternators. In that case the amp gauge will not work correctly.

A lot of people would prefer to know what the voltage is in the system rather than what the amp draw is. It is simply a matter of personal choice.

Hope this helps,
Take care,
Tom

[Tdrcreyn4]

Best of luck to you Tom. Been a pleasure doing business with you.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by Tdrcreyn4

Best of luck to you Tom. Been a pleasure doing business with you.

Same here Todd. It has been nice doing business with you as well as with DLTruck1973 (which I will still be a part of).

Thank you,
Tom

[70STOVEBOLT]

Tom,

Bummer to hear this. I just got my cluster in a couple weeks ago. Out with the six and in with the 402! The cluster works great, but I have a question: why does my ammeter read backwards? I had the same problem with my old cluster. The needle is on the discharge side when the truck is running, but I have 14+ volts at the alternator and the battery.

Thanks,
Mark