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**Vicente Aceves** · 02-21-2022, 09:49 PM

Can anyone tell me if this cluster and bezel is original? Or maybe you can tell if some parts on it are original and some are not.

I got it in a bundle of parts I bought recently. I’m keeping some parts and going to be selling a few that I don’t need.

The cluster seems a little too clean to me to be factory, but I’ll defer to the experts on here.

Thanks Vinnie

**leddzepp** · 02-21-2022, 10:59 PM

Looks oem to me. I posted in your WIW thread

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-21-2022, 11:16 PM

I just saw that. Thanks for the help.

**jabborabbo** · 02-22-2022, 07:52 AM

Looks like original NOS to me also.

**too much stuff** · 02-22-2022, 10:23 AM

Looks like a nice clean original, possibly from a blazer with a manual throttle hole.

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-22-2022, 12:12 PM

Thank for the input.

It was pulled from a blazer. At least that’s what the seller told me.

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-22-2022, 12:36 PM

The tailgate band that came with the lot of parts from the blazer seemed a little too clean to me to be original also. I’m going to put that in a separate thread to see if I can get some input on it’s original or aftermarket status.

custom10nut · 02-22-2022, 03:43 PM

Could it be from a C-50 or bigger truck?
I know they’re very similar, but the the collar around the Steering column is a little different.
I’m sure one of the experts will clear this up.

**LockDoc** · 02-22-2022, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custom10nut

Could it be from a C-50 or bigger truck?
I know they’re very similar, but the the collar around the Steering column is a little different.
I’m sure one of the experts will clear this up.

No, the cutout for the column would only be about half that deep if it was out of a big truck.

LockDoc

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-22-2022, 04:05 PM

Thanks to all for the input. All the parts I got in the lot were from supposedly from a K5 blazer.

**Grumpy old man** · 02-22-2022, 04:14 PM

Well it looked way to clean to be 50 years old BUT here's an NOS circuit with the same part #

https://www.oldsobsolete.com/product...t-nos-6290459/

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-22-2022, 09:16 PM

I was told if it’s a factory setup, it would be worth $250 - $300.

Dos that sound right?

I’m going to be looking for value to trade for parts.

Thanks

**pjmoreland** · 02-23-2022, 12:31 PM

An equivalent reproduction tach gauge cluster sells for $555. Personally, I'd much rather have a super clean original like yours. The only downside I see is the throttle hole in your bezel, although some people may want that. One other thing is your gauges are currently untested, so the condition is unknown

https://gmcpauls.com/instrument_panel.htm

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-23-2022, 12:58 PM

Thank you.

One of the members here lives somewhat close to me and has expressed interest in the gauges and bezel. He said his truck has the manual throttle so it would work well for him.

I was thinking the same thing about the working condition of the gauges.

Personally I would rather have an original part than repop, but obviously the condition would play a big part as to how much I’d be willing to pay for it.

02-21-2022, 09:49 PM	#1
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Tach cluster Can anyone tell me if this cluster and bezel is original? Or maybe you can tell if some parts on it are original and some are not. I got it in a bundle of parts I bought recently. I’m keeping some parts and going to be selling a few that I don’t need. The cluster seems a little too clean to me to be factory, but I’ll defer to the experts on here. Thanks Vinnie Attached Images

02-21-2022, 10:59 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Tach cluster Looks oem to me. I posted in your WIW thread __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-21-2022, 11:16 PM	#3
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Tach cluster I just saw that. Thanks for the help.

02-22-2022, 07:52 AM	#4
jabborabbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Podunk, Texas Posts: 762	Re: Tach cluster Looks like original NOS to me also. __________________ "It is hard to search for a black cat in a dark room, particularly if it is not there. Especially if this cat is smart, brave, and polite." Sergei Shoigu, Russian Minister of Defense

02-22-2022, 10:23 AM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: Tach cluster Looks like a nice clean original, possibly from a blazer with a manual throttle hole. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-22-2022, 12:12 PM	#6
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Tach cluster Thank for the input. It was pulled from a blazer. At least that’s what the seller told me.

02-22-2022, 12:36 PM	#7
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Tach cluster The tailgate band that came with the lot of parts from the blazer seemed a little too clean to me to be original also. I’m going to put that in a separate thread to see if I can get some input on it’s original or aftermarket status.

02-22-2022, 03:43 PM	#8
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,887	Re: Tach cluster Could it be from a C-50 or bigger truck? I know they’re very similar, but the the collar around the Steering column is a little different. I’m sure one of the experts will clear this up.

02-22-2022, 04:05 PM	#10
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Tach cluster Thanks to all for the input. All the parts I got in the lot were from supposedly from a K5 blazer.

02-22-2022, 04:14 PM	#11
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Tach cluster Well it looked way to clean to be 50 years old BUT here's an NOS circuit with the same part # https://www.oldsobsolete.com/product...t-nos-6290459/ __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

02-22-2022, 09:16 PM	#12
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Tach cluster I was told if it’s a factory setup, it would be worth $250 - $300. Dos that sound right? I’m going to be looking for value to trade for parts. Thanks

02-23-2022, 12:31 PM	#13
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,981	Re: Tach cluster An equivalent reproduction tach gauge cluster sells for $555. Personally, I'd much rather have a super clean original like yours. The only downside I see is the throttle hole in your bezel, although some people may want that. One other thing is your gauges are currently untested, so the condition is unknown https://gmcpauls.com/instrument_panel.htm

02-23-2022, 12:58 PM	#14
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Tach cluster Thank you. One of the members here lives somewhat close to me and has expressed interest in the gauges and bezel. He said his truck has the manual throttle so it would work well for him. I was thinking the same thing about the working condition of the gauges. Personally I would rather have an original part than repop, but obviously the condition would play a big part as to how much I’d be willing to pay for it.

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