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The Cars => 1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H => Topic started by: crxnug on October 27, 2021, 07:11:37 PM

Title: is this a original1966 gt350 tachomter
Post by: crxnug on October 27, 2021, 07:11:37 PM
Hi, is the a original 1966 gt350 tachometer. if so what do you think in regards to condition


(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/crxnug/20211026_211545_(1).jpg)

(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/crxnug/thumbnail_0002.jpg)

(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/crxnug/20210327_102816.jpg)
Title: Re: is this a original1966 gt350 tachomter
Post by: GT350Lad on October 27, 2021, 07:22:54 PM
Looks pretty good to me based on those photos. No repos made of those top cobra tachs the early 66 cars had. Date code looks about right.
What number car is it for?
Title: Re: is this a original1966 gt350 tachomter
Post by: GT350AUS on October 27, 2021, 11:06:37 PM
Looks like the casing is non black crinkle which if it is suggest it's a service part.

To my understanding all original tacho's were black crinkle finish cases
Title: Re: is this a original1966 gt350 tachomter
Post by: Bob Gaines on October 27, 2021, 11:12:40 PM
The shape of the needle (in this case correct) visually separates the assemblyline version from the the later replacement. A chrome case can readily be painted to assemblyline black wrinkle.
Title: Re: is this a original1966 gt350 tachomter
Post by: gt350hr on October 28, 2021, 10:31:31 AM
   +1  This date would put it in 400-800 vin range (IMPE) Never reproduced , but I have seen a decal overlay in the past. This one looks legit. "I" would replace the wires as that has a big affect on value and desirability. Paint the cup and get the correct bracket from Virginia Classic Mustang.
Title: Re: is this a original1966 gt350 tachomter
Post by: crxnug on October 28, 2021, 06:16:10 PM
what do you think its worth.  i have a pending offer  on it
Title: Re: is this a original1966 gt350 tachomter
Post by: 427heaven on October 28, 2021, 10:32:54 PM
Price is subjective... How bad do you want it, or how long will you have to wait before another one shows up? Hope it works out.
Title: Re: is this a original1966 gt350 tachomter
Post by: GT350Lad on October 29, 2021, 12:32:29 AM
Exactly, I had my on top cobra one restored and that cost a bit. A nice one is worth grabbing of it fits your cars SFM number