1969 Barracuda Formula S NOS Tachometer

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Need help I have a 1969 Formula S wood grain gauge cluster with the performance center gauge and 150 MPH SPEEDOMETER , I Have an NOS Tachometer I want to Install along with the Factory harness, I am going to sell it complete should I install it or sell it separately I am no longer involved trying to build the car and have been selling off my parts. Need information as a value thanks
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I have a busted IP at the radio area for a 67 Barracuda that is pretty much mint besides with the tach and the 150 speedo and I wouldn't take less than $500 for it to give you an idea.

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Without a modern board to work with modern ignitions it is only worth $150 maybe in my opinion!
 
But for $150 I'll hang it on my Christmas tree

Opinions only yes! If I had to purchase and was told $500, I would laugh and install an aftermarket unit.

If like me with one of the 272 Auto FB 383/S cars and with N85 option and the original Tach did not work, I would be sweating it!

Fortunately mine did and upgraded it.

You can ask whatever but, I have given my 2 Cents!
 
There are NO aftermarket tachs that replicate factory tachs exactly. Not that I know of anyway. If I was selling it would be no less than $500. Can you find one in any shape for $200?
Aftermarket sticks out like sore thumb in my opinion.
 
I have two things to say. IMHO, NOS is not always the holy grail that some people think it is. Some NOS is original parts that were never on a car and sat on a shelf somewhere. They are very likely going to fit and work great. However, some NOS parts sat on the shelf because they were sold and returned because they were either faulty or did not fit. In that case, did they get destroyed? NO! They either sat on a dealer's shelf for YEARS, or were returned to a parts warehouse where they were returned to a shelf where they sat. Some NOS parts are also a result of parts that did not fit properly on the assembly line. They were sent to a parts warehouse and sold as Mopar parts. They figured that if a body shop ordered a fender that needed a bit of tweaking, no problem. Don't get me wrong, I am NOT saying that NOS parts are not good, I am just saying that you do have to be careful. Specially with electronic parts. Electronic parts that have been sitting on a shelf for 50+ years may not work. Case in point. About 20 years ago, I bought an NOS gas gauge for my 69 Barracuda. It was in an original box, and it looked really good, but it did not work. I sent it into an instrument specialist. It cost another $100 to repair on top of the premium NOS price I payed. He was the one who told me all about NOS parts. He said he had to repair NOS instruments all the time. So I am saying that your NOS tach is worth what you can get for it. My guess would be $350-$400 if you can guarantee it works to the buyer.
 
I have two things to say. IMHO, NOS is not always the holy grail that some people think it is. Some NOS is original parts that were never on a car and sat on a shelf somewhere. They are very likely going to fit and work great. However, some NOS parts sat on the shelf because they were sold and returned because they were either faulty or did not fit. In that case, did they get destroyed? NO! They either sat on a dealer's shelf for YEARS, or were returned to a parts warehouse where they were returned to a shelf where they sat. Some NOS parts are also a result of parts that did not fit properly on the assembly line. They were sent to a parts warehouse and sold as Mopar parts. They figured that if a body shop ordered a fender that needed a bit of tweaking, no problem. Don't get me wrong, I am NOT saying that NOS parts are not good, I am just saying that you do have to be careful. Specially with electronic parts. Electronic parts that have been sitting on a shelf for 50+ years may not work. Case in point. About 20 years ago, I bought an NOS gas gauge for my 69 Barracuda. It was in an original box, and it looked really good, but it did not work. I sent it into an instrument specialist. It cost another $100 to repair on top of the premium NOS price I payed. He was the one who told me all about NOS parts. He said he had to repair NOS instruments all the time. So I am saying that your NOS tach is worth what you can get for it. My guess would be
I have two things to say. IMHO, NOS is not always the holy grail that some people think it is. Some NOS is original parts that were never on a car and sat on a shelf somewhere. They are very likely going to fit and work great. However, some NOS parts sat on the shelf because they were sold and returned because they were either faulty or did not fit. In that case, did they get destroyed? NO! They either sat on a dealer's shelf for YEARS, or were returned to a parts warehouse where they were returned to a shelf where they sat. Some NOS parts are also a result of parts that did not fit properly on the assembly line. They were sent to a parts warehouse and sold as Mopar parts. They figured that if a body shop ordered a fender that needed a bit of tweaking, no problem. Don't get me wrong, I am NOT saying that NOS parts are not good, I am just saying that you do have to be careful. Specially with electronic parts. Electronic parts that have been sitting on a shelf for 50+ years may not work. Case in point. About 20 years ago, I bought an NOS gas gauge for my 69 Barracuda. It was in an original box, and it looked really good, but it did not work. I sent it into an instrument specialist. It cost another $100 to repair on top of the premium NOS price I payed. He was the one who told me all about NOS parts. He said he had to repair NOS instruments all the time. So I am saying that your NOS tach is worth what you can get for it. My guess would be $350-$400 if you can guarantee it works to the buyer.
Oh boy analogy is fair. Hope it works like it did in 1969 of not great to look at in the cluster going nowhere in a garage queen 1969 barracuda formula S with a 340 4 speed with 355 sure grip and a news paper from when the man first walked on the moon.
 
Start with market value for our A-Bodies.

Have you seen them sold above 100k? No! You have not! With standard affair!

I do not care how nice! Some of you and me included would like to think otherwise!

Bad idea! It takes 40-60K to redo these to the collector car “Star” status! None of them will ever get the money spent in return on resale!

Build your “ Priceless A” and spend stupid Tach money or otherwise on parts!

Build a one off super car and you are there! Facts of owning an undesirable Mopar are just what it is! It is a truly a love thing and nothing more!

Folks are raising prices for parts with no return value for thus! This is why most of us loved the A’s for enjoyment/Pleasure and low bucks!
 
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List it for $500 if it sells great if not then you have your answer.
 
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@1969383S what dont you agree with? Not that I really care, I made a few statements in prev post. Maybe 1 or all?
I will say it again, I'd love to see links of orig 68,9 tachs for sale?? Anybody?
Ok, then, try this... show me an aftermarket tach that is an exact cosmetic duplicate??
We've gone from discussing NOS tach prices to $100k a bodies lmao.
I will say NOS electrical would have to be proven to be working properly for full value.
 
There are NO aftermarket tachs that replicate factory tachs exactly. Not that I know of anyway. If I was selling it would be no less than $500. Can you find one in any shape for $200?
Aftermarket sticks out like sore thumb in my opinion.

But there are original used tach’s that can be rebuilt better than NOS. More accurate and more reliable and durable. Even if it’s working now you’re taking a chance with sensitive electronics. Things corrode and deteriorate just sitting on a shelf.

The face can be repainted and silk screened to look fresh new. Not 50 years in a box new.

Know your part.... the rivets sometimes on rebuilt tachs can look off. BUT on 67-71 tachs the rivets are hidden. Also repro gauge needles can look off. Usually in the center of them... on these tachs the center is also hidden.

some people foolishly buy NOS parts cause they don’t know how or where to restore and rebuild used parts.
 
But there are original used tach’s that can be rebuilt better than NOS. More accurate and more reliable and durable.
Oh Boy..... I'm hanging out up on my Christmas tree
The face can be repainted and silk screened to look fresh new. Not 50 years in a box.

Know your part.... the rivets sometimes on rebuilt tachs can look off. BUT on 67-71 tachs the rivets are hidden. Also repro gauge needles can look off. Usually in the center of them... on these tachs the center is also hidden.

some people foolishly buy NOS parts cause they don’t know how or where to restore and rebuild used parts.
 
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