Tach dash

[Jdubs71]

I have a tach dash I would like to see what it would bring if I were to sell it in as is condition or what it might bring if I were to put a little $$$ into it. The bezel has an extra hole added and the printed circuit appears to have a short. Let me know what you guys think.

Thanks,
Justin

[Livrat]

Justin,
I have found that the value really depends on the condition of the tach face and whether it works or not.
Totally restored they seem to fetch between $375-$425

Assuming the face is nice and the tach works, Since yours definately needs a circuit board ($45-$50) I would say the value would be between $175-$200 as is. if the tach face is ugly or is non-functional I feel the value would drop to $100-$125.

Here are a few examples:
(Ugly one)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/68-69-70-71-...vip=true&rt=nc

(Decent ones)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-68-69-7...p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-1972-Ch...p2047675.l2557

[Jdubs71]

Livrat,

Thanks for the info here are a few more pictures. I took the bezel off and the tach looks very clean compared to the other gauges, It looks like the needle could use a touch up. The temp gauge is brand new and looks to be a repop, #'s are printed not stamped. The other gauges are in okay condition. I was told the tach does work, but I honestly don't know for sure. Is there a way to test? If it requires hooking it up to my blazer that won't be possible at the moment, all in pieces. The tin seemed pretty clean once I took the bezel off. I would try to clean it up a bit, but I have decided to go with aftermarket gauges with my LSx swap.

[Livrat]

looks like a nice face on the tach, The easiest way I know of testing it is to hook it up to a vehicle, (other than having a signal generator) I do believe your temp gauge is OEM as I do not think repops have the GM part numbers embossed on them. does it have a resistor on the back side like the fuel gauge? (repops do not use one).

If you can find out if the tach functions, I feel the value I stated above is about right.

If it were mine and the tach worked, I would media blast and paint the tins. paint the needles, dig up some other gauges (fuel,speedo,oil etc) purchase a new circuit board ($45) new lens ($30) and a new bezel $50). then it should bring $375-$425

[Jdubs71]

I would be better off putting money into it and making a profit, but by the time I did all that i probably wouldn't make much. I'm getting my hands on a sandblaster soon so that stuff wont be an issue. Would you by chance be able to tell me what color paints I would need for the tins, gauge needles etc. I would really like to find a nice restored truck tilt so maybe I could use the bezel as bartering material once its cleaned up a bit.
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[Livrat]

I agree on putting a few $$ into it.. It is easier to sell all restored and pretty over one that is just a "used cluster".
For the needles I use Krylon fluorescent red/orange or Ace hardware "Rocket Red"
on the tins.. inside I use ACE hardware "safety green" it is a bit more greenish than factory. some use "Sea foam" green which is a bit too bluish.
Here is a comparision of factory and sea foam colors. the outer tin is sea foam, the inner is factory
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553895

Here is one of my dashes done in "safety green"

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543018

Neither color is OEM 100% correct. I wanted to use an "off the self" color over having it custom mixed up.

[Jdubs71]

Thanks for the info I appreciate it. Maybe I will try to restore it after all.