New dash cluster needed
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New dash cluster needed
Hi - I have an 86 with a dash cluster that has gone Kaputt! The speedo and temp guage does not work, because it is (apparantly) sunburned. Only the gas guage works. I do NOT want to replace the dash cluster with the same type that came in it new, nor do I want to spend over $750 to have mine rebuilt. I know there is a replacement available for approx. $1200. But I do not like the looks of the black & white guages. Is there anything else available? Or are the above my only 2 options? Thanks for any help. (What I am hoping to hear is that somebody has made a dash that LOOKS like the stock dash, but has been upgraded to 21st century technology)
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I've seen quite a few change out their atari gauges for autometer style analog gauges. You are looking at 125-150 for a tach and 150-200 for a speedometer, plus whatever other gauges you want (volts, water, oil temp).
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How long ago was that? Does it still work ok? About $750 is what I have heard. $269 sounds like a real deal in comparison! I just found him in google. His name is: Gary's Corvette's, and he still has a dash for $269!
Last edited by fastercorvette; Mar 5, 2013 at 09:25 AM. Reason: additional info
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where did you hear $750 ????
thats insane...
the avg cost to send in a cluster for repair/rebuild is $300. In fact, MOST of the Corvette parts & supply sources offer a flat out exchange for that price. You keep your odo to swap into the new cluster. Simple. You can also buy a used unit on fleabay.
You can also repair your at home if you own a soldering gun.
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thats insane...
the avg cost to send in a cluster for repair/rebuild is $300. In fact, MOST of the Corvette parts & supply sources offer a flat out exchange for that price. You keep your odo to swap into the new cluster. Simple. You can also buy a used unit on fleabay.
You can also repair your at home if you own a soldering gun.
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Heel & Toe
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where did you hear $750 ????
thats insane...
the avg cost to send in a cluster for repair/rebuild is $300. In fact, MOST of the Corvette parts & supply sources offer a flat out exchange for that price. You keep your odo to swap into the new cluster. Simple. You can also buy a used unit on fleabay.
You can also repair your at home if you own a soldering gun.
batee.com
thats insane...
the avg cost to send in a cluster for repair/rebuild is $300. In fact, MOST of the Corvette parts & supply sources offer a flat out exchange for that price. You keep your odo to swap into the new cluster. Simple. You can also buy a used unit on fleabay.
You can also repair your at home if you own a soldering gun.
batee.com
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I am seeking a PLUG-IN dash cluster. I don't want to do any re-wiring, or Walt Disneying (Mickey Mouseing) under my dash. So this dash (if it exists) needs be configured just like the stock dash. The one for $1200 is a plug-in (supposedly) but as already stated I do not like it.
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I am in the same boat as you but the only thing that is messed up on mine is my tech i am thinkng about going whit the plug and play set up from corvette America it is eaither a 6 gauge or 8 gauge set up with autumetter gauges and it says it all plug and play and you can program the odd with yours it is expensive at $700 for the 6 gauges hope this helps
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I am in the same boat as you but the only thing that is messed up on mine is my tech i am thinkng about going whit the plug and play set up from corvette America it is eaither a 6 gauge or 8 gauge set up with autumetter gauges and it says it all plug and play and you can program the odd with yours it is expensive at $700 for the 6 gauges hope this helps
Last edited by fastercorvette; Mar 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM. Reason: spelling
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I checked into all the repair deals, what I liked about Garys Corvettes is he doesn't charge extra for LCD panels, one price for the deal, I did mine a year ago, and am very happy with it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-dig...item257b7042df
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-dig...item257b7042df
Last edited by Geardo; Mar 5, 2013 at 01:21 PM.
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If its just the polarization filter making it unreadable you can fix it yourself. Check out this how to video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUGrB...stRdZv0PW&hd=1
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Or you can replace the LCD's yourself. I did all 3 and replaced the halogen bulbs with xenon. This is who I got mine from:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280832543623...84.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/85-89-CORVET...item4170d8d86e
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280832543623...84.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/85-89-CORVET...item4170d8d86e
