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ubtripn · 11-06-2012, 11:55 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/67-68-69-70-...item3f1eae98af

bobs409 · 11-08-2012, 08:11 AM

Seems like alot to me. I find these things all over the place on my junkyard travels.

I've tried to sell them and usually get very little for them. (lucky to get $30 bucks!)

I'd look for a cheap one that just need a new bezel. Install a new bezel and it will look like a million.

cobra_4 · 11-08-2012, 08:52 AM

Yeah I've got a spare sitting on my shelf I'd take that for!!!

GMCJOE · 11-08-2012, 11:02 AM

I paid $30 for mine. Not nearly in as good condition. That one looks to be reproduction or at least rebuilt. IMO it is just too clean to be original. But if you are looking to rebuild one, you can compare the cost of parts to buying this one to see if it is a good deal or not.

ubtripn · 11-08-2012, 12:22 PM

Weird, I thought they went for a lot more. Last week at he junkyard I passed up to glovebox doors that I could have bought for 5 bucks a piece. That is probably worth it though.

I just thought the full bezels went for a heck of a lot more. thanks.

GMCJOE · 11-08-2012, 12:47 PM

Depends on how far you are getting into one. Most of us that change out of gauge clusters are upgrading to a Tach Dash. There you are going to spend some money.

If you are just restoring a gauge cluster, you are still going to spend some money. $50 on a new bezel, $30 or so on a circuit, another 30 on a new lens, then more if you have to replace any gauges, and then small things like paint for the needles.

Overall, if you aren't converting to a tach dash, the price isn't bad when you start doing a parts break down of restoring what you have.

ubtripn · 11-08-2012, 03:29 PM

I see. I have a 3 hole but I think I am going to leave it. (I was considering switching) but I kind of like the bigger gas gauge, makes me feel like I have more fuel =)

**too much stuff** · 11-08-2012, 05:17 PM

Seems like plenty to me. I see nice clean originals in the $60-$80 range.
And fyi, the gas gauges are the same size from a 3 hole to 7 hole cluster.

ubtripn · 11-08-2012, 06:37 PM

Thanks, I didn't even realize that. Maybe I will then.

Andy4639 · 11-08-2012, 08:47 PM

To high. More like $60.00 with all cleaned up.

I bought my orignal tach dash complete back several years ago for $45.00 out of a dump truck.
All the guages are the same size.

11-06-2012, 11:55 AM	#1
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Isn't this a good deal?? http://www.ebay.com/itm/67-68-69-70-...item3f1eae98af

11-08-2012, 08:11 AM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Isn't this a good deal?? Seems like alot to me. I find these things all over the place on my junkyard travels. I've tried to sell them and usually get very little for them. (lucky to get $30 bucks!) I'd look for a cheap one that just need a new bezel. Install a new bezel and it will look like a million. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

11-08-2012, 08:52 AM	#3
cobra_4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Franklin, NC Posts: 306	Re: Isn't this a good deal?? Yeah I've got a spare sitting on my shelf I'd take that for!!!

11-08-2012, 11:02 AM	#4
GMCJOE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 782	Re: Isn't this a good deal?? I paid $30 for mine. Not nearly in as good condition. That one looks to be reproduction or at least rebuilt. IMO it is just too clean to be original. But if you are looking to rebuild one, you can compare the cost of parts to buying this one to see if it is a good deal or not. __________________ Joseph Joe's 69 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543253 1969 GMC SWB-350 SBC 700R4 2013 Ram 2500 CC Laramie Longhorn Edition-6.7 PPEI EFI Live CSP5 5” ProFlo Exhaust

11-08-2012, 12:22 PM	#5
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Isn't this a good deal?? Weird, I thought they went for a lot more. Last week at he junkyard I passed up to glovebox doors that I could have bought for 5 bucks a piece. That is probably worth it though. I just thought the full bezels went for a heck of a lot more. thanks.

11-08-2012, 12:47 PM	#6
GMCJOE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 782	Re: Isn't this a good deal?? Depends on how far you are getting into one. Most of us that change out of gauge clusters are upgrading to a Tach Dash. There you are going to spend some money. If you are just restoring a gauge cluster, you are still going to spend some money. $50 on a new bezel, $30 or so on a circuit, another 30 on a new lens, then more if you have to replace any gauges, and then small things like paint for the needles. Overall, if you aren't converting to a tach dash, the price isn't bad when you start doing a parts break down of restoring what you have. __________________ Joseph Joe's 69 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543253 1969 GMC SWB-350 SBC 700R4 2013 Ram 2500 CC Laramie Longhorn Edition-6.7 PPEI EFI Live CSP5 5” ProFlo Exhaust

11-08-2012, 03:29 PM	#7
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Isn't this a good deal?? I see. I have a 3 hole but I think I am going to leave it. (I was considering switching) but I kind of like the bigger gas gauge, makes me feel like I have more fuel =)

11-08-2012, 05:17 PM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,715	Re: Isn't this a good deal?? Seems like plenty to me. I see nice clean originals in the $60-$80 range. And fyi, the gas gauges are the same size from a 3 hole to 7 hole cluster. __________________ 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

11-08-2012, 06:37 PM	#9
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: Isn't this a good deal?? Thanks, I didn't even realize that. Maybe I will then.

11-08-2012, 08:47 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Isn't this a good deal?? To high. More like $60.00 with all cleaned up. I bought my orignal tach dash complete back several years ago for $45.00 out of a dump truck. All the guages are the same size. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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