1965 L78 Impala Tachometer

real_fast · #1 01-30-2006, 12:02 AM

I'd appreciate it.

real_fast · #2 01-30-2006, 03:47 AM

View attachment; shows serial no. on back of 7K tach in question.

JIM · #3 01-30-2006, 06:37 AM

Hi; Is it for sale?

Jim

real_fast · #4 01-30-2006, 07:22 AM

I'll probably keep it with the car. I don't know what there worth anyhow. Just finding out more about.

**mssl72** · #5 01-30-2006, 11:46 AM

Hey real,
I'm sorry to ask, but could you take a well lit macro picture? It's hard to see the detail in the last number. If you can shoot it high-res too.

Thanks

real_fast · #6 01-30-2006, 08:15 PM

I'll do what I can.

**Rainer** · #7 01-31-2006, 06:06 AM

With the 396 introduced mid-year in '65 (Feb?), would a corresponding tach be produced as early as Nov?

The part number clearly ends in 5, which is the correct number for the lower redline tach. My bet is that its an original tach with a non-original (read: rescreened) redline.

real_fast · #8 01-31-2006, 06:48 AM

If you study the picture of the Tach, you can see indentions where the usual 6K tach face would be placed. Wouldn't the 7K tach have its own unique face plate imprint?
It would be nice to have a for-certain original 7K tach picture to compare with.

real_fast · #9 02-02-2006, 04:18 AM

The attachment is a close-up of the last digit, the best I can do.

Also wondering if 'L78Impala' could still post a picture of his 7K Tach. I'm still not sure whether my tach is original.

All off the replies have been much appreciated and helpful.

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