CA 8k Tach Cluster

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This is a very clean factory gauge cluster that was rebuilt and modified to add an 8k tachometer and a factory vacuum gauge.

This build addresses the following issues present in the reproduction 8k tach kits sold by the truck parts vendors. The reproduction lenses have the green background paint applied to the wrong side of the lens which causes the backlighting to be poor at night. The tach numbers on the reproduction lenses are poorly spaced and do not line up with the tach markings. There is also an odd-looking set of smaller numbers in toward the center of the gauge. The font used for the reproduction lenses is different than the factory font. The 8k tach kits position the tach too high so that it does not line up well with the hole in the tin and numbers.

This build uses all OE parts, with the exception of the 8k tach itself, a new circuit and a new bezel. An OE lens is used and has a custom tach decal applied that achieve an OE look.

Here are the details on this cluster:

Tach - Brand new reproduction, Counterpart brand

Fuel, Temp, Oil & Battery Gauges - These are nice OE gauges that have been bench-tested. They all function correctly. Needles have been repainted.

Speedometer - This is a nice OE unit. Tested by spinning it with a servo motor at precisely 1001 RPM, and it read 59mph (60mph is perfect). Input shaft lubricated and odometer set back to zero.

Front Tin - OE - Factory-style formed opening added for the tach. The paint is nice condition factory original Video

Back Tin - OE - Tach hole added using a CNC router based on a pattern made from a factory tach tin. The opening is positioned slightly lower than the stock 5k tach location to optimize the alignment of the 8k tach with the lens numbers. The paint is nice condition factory original Video

Lens -OE - Dummy tach markings removed, and die-cut decals applied for the 8k tach. The lens is nice, and it has very little in the way of swirl marks or scratches. Video

Bezel - Reproduction 67-68 style from Auto Metal Direct. NOTE: CAN BE SWAPPED OUT FOR A 69-72 STYLE IF YOU WANT

Printed Circuit - Brand new reproduction

Bulbs - Tested good

$450 + shipping

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Photos of the back

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Light testing

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Temperature Gauge

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Battery Gauge

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Oil Pressure and Fuel Gauges

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Speedometer