Wanted: 1970 Tachometer Instrument Cluster - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ts71281 · 08-04-2003, 09:20 PM

Hi Guys,

Once again I'm in need of parts. I'm looking for an instrument cluster that is in great-excellent condition that have all the guages working and no cracks in the bezel or lenses. If someone in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconson or Minnesota has a cluster that they'd be willing to part with, give me a buzz please. I don't want to pay LMC's prices for a new cluster but I am having my truck restored as we speak and we're starting to button up the project. I'll post pics as soon as it's all done. Hopefully someone out there has a nice cluster to sell. I would prefer one with a black face and NOT the wood grain face. Thanks.

Sincerely,

Joe Hirdler
Maple Grove, MN

*Phillip Johnson* · 08-04-2003, 11:12 PM

Wes just bought one from FRENCHBLUE72 with speed warning.. Try him..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-05-2003, 12:43 AM

I am turning that one into a Tach/Vac/Speedwarning dash for my panel..

I think that I have 4 or 5 others that are tach only dashes in great shap though... Email me if you are interested. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Tx Firefighter · 08-05-2003, 06:03 AM

Don't waste your time worrying about a black, or woodgrain, or whatever bezel. Who cares if it is cracked. If you are restoring a truck, buy a new bezel for it. They cost about $40, and look better than any 30 year old unit will. The guages can be cleaned up and needles repainted really easy. Get a new lense for another 40 and you're done.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 08-05-2003, 07:33 AM

New assembled tach dash 420.00 comes with a chrome and black bezel and all new gauges,wiring,lense,case etc.

1970blazin · 08-05-2003, 10:58 AM

I just saw a nice looking tach dash go for 175.oo on ebay. It had new lenses and a new bezel! Man I wish I had some extra money!

powder · 08-05-2003, 03:14 PM

i have a brand new tach dash never been in the truck for 300.00

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-05-2003, 03:59 PM

1970blazin, I have a 4 or five tach dashes... They sure do make great trading stock. Hmmmm, what do you have that I want.... Hmmmmmm,,,, Got a Blazer Hatch??? Hmmmmm..WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

ts71281 · 08-06-2003, 04:48 PM

Nobody??? How come I see them go on ebay for $200 a piece. and now suddenly people want $450.00.

The parts to make one of these clusters cannot total $150. Although I don't expect to pay that little, it's amazing what the markup is on stuff like this. I think $250 is a fair price for a completely restored/new tach cluster. If someone is willing to come in the neighborhood of $250, give me a PM. Thanks.

Joe Hirdler

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 08-06-2003, 06:12 PM

Sorry I thought you wanted a completely new tach dash, used we sell for 175.00 - 225.00 depending on condition.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-06-2003, 07:12 PM

We can sell you a tach conversion kit for your dash for $239.95. However that does not include the new bezel. That is an additional $39.95. That is about as cheap as they get, plus or minus a few dollars, and that uses your gauges. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

1970blazin · 08-06-2003, 07:54 PM

If you buy a tach gauge and fit it in to your existing cluster what kind of wiring does it take to make it work?? My dash is out already for paint I wouldn't mind fixing it up for this if it isn't to tough of a job. Anyone know what it takes?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-06-2003, 10:40 PM

If you buy the tach dash conversion kit, it comes with everything you need to convert your dash. No changes necessary.. I already have a refurbished tach dash here 1970blazin that I would be willing to do some trading for. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

UP GRADE · 08-07-2003, 09:31 AM

WES WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR TRADE OR COULD I JUST
BUY IT. AND DO YOU HAVE ALL THE HARDWARE.

08-04-2003, 09:20 PM	#1
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	Wanted: 1970 Tachometer Instrument Cluster Hi Guys, Once again I'm in need of parts. I'm looking for an instrument cluster that is in great-excellent condition that have all the guages working and no cracks in the bezel or lenses. If someone in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconson or Minnesota has a cluster that they'd be willing to part with, give me a buzz please. I don't want to pay LMC's prices for a new cluster but I am having my truck restored as we speak and we're starting to button up the project. I'll post pics as soon as it's all done. Hopefully someone out there has a nice cluster to sell. I would prefer one with a black face and NOT the wood grain face. Thanks. Sincerely, Joe Hirdler Maple Grove, MN

08-05-2003, 12:43 AM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	I am turning that one into a Tach/Vac/Speedwarning dash for my panel.. I think that I have 4 or 5 others that are tach only dashes in great shap though... Email me if you are interested. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-05-2003, 06:03 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	The bezel? Don't waste your time worrying about a black, or woodgrain, or whatever bezel. Who cares if it is cracked. If you are restoring a truck, buy a new bezel for it. They cost about $40, and look better than any 30 year old unit will. The guages can be cleaned up and needles repainted really easy. Get a new lense for another 40 and you're done. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-05-2003, 07:33 AM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	New assembled tach dash 420.00 comes with a chrome and black bezel and all new gauges,wiring,lense,case etc. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

08-05-2003, 10:58 AM	#6
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I just saw a nice looking tach dash go for 175.oo on ebay. It had new lenses and a new bezel! Man I wish I had some extra money! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale Last edited by 1970blazin; 08-05-2003 at 06:46 PM.

08-04-2003, 11:12 PM	#2
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	Wes just bought one from FRENCHBLUE72 with speed warning.. Try him..

08-05-2003, 03:14 PM	#7
powder the ring around my finger Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spring Lake NC Posts: 187	i have a brand new tach dash never been in the truck for 300.00

08-05-2003, 03:59 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	1970blazin, I have a 4 or five tach dashes... They sure do make great trading stock. Hmmmm, what do you have that I want.... Hmmmmmm,,,, Got a Blazer Hatch??? Hmmmmm..WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-06-2003, 04:48 PM	#9
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	Nobody??? How come I see them go on ebay for $200 a piece. and now suddenly people want $450.00. The parts to make one of these clusters cannot total $150. Although I don't expect to pay that little, it's amazing what the markup is on stuff like this. I think $250 is a fair price for a completely restored/new tach cluster. If someone is willing to come in the neighborhood of $250, give me a PM. Thanks. Joe Hirdler

08-06-2003, 06:12 PM	#10
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Sorry I thought you wanted a completely new tach dash, used we sell for 175.00 - 225.00 depending on condition. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

08-06-2003, 07:12 PM	#11
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	We can sell you a tach conversion kit for your dash for $239.95. However that does not include the new bezel. That is an additional $39.95. That is about as cheap as they get, plus or minus a few dollars, and that uses your gauges. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-06-2003, 07:54 PM	#12
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	If you buy a tach gauge and fit it in to your existing cluster what kind of wiring does it take to make it work?? My dash is out already for paint I wouldn't mind fixing it up for this if it isn't to tough of a job. Anyone know what it takes? __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

08-06-2003, 10:40 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	If you buy the tach dash conversion kit, it comes with everything you need to convert your dash. No changes necessary.. I already have a refurbished tach dash here 1970blazin that I would be willing to do some trading for. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-07-2003, 09:31 AM	#14
UP GRADE one set closer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Memphis TN. Posts: 722	WES WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR TRADE OR COULD I JUST BUY IT. AND DO YOU HAVE ALL THE HARDWARE.



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