You can find them on ebay and on craigslist. Sometimes you have to buy the whole cluster to get it.

In a way you might be better off with the whole cluster since that way you get the upgraded odometer that went with it too.

Out of curiosity, are you going to put in the 6K tach or the 8k tach?

 

You can find them on ebay and on craigslist. Sometimes you have to buy the whole cluster to get it.

In a way you might be better off with the whole cluster since that way you get the upgraded odometer that went with it too.

Good idea, since the tach will not fit in the standard cluster.

 

Yes from magazine articles I've read ONLY the '67 factory 390GT 4spds (not GTA) got tach as standard. Not sure about HiPo 289.

Yea buy whole dash cluster with tach is best because cluster housing is diff along with its harness.

 

You did not specify if you wanted a 'correct' tach to fit in the right side of the cluster.

Those can be pretty hard to find and will cause you to relocate the volt and oil pressure gauges, unless you get luck and find a complete cluster.

If you are just looking for a 'stock' appearance, you have a couple other options.

I istalled one of the aussie retroguage mini-tachs in the 'clock' hole on my '67. Its not as nice as the larger tach, but it works and has a stock-ish look.

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Your other option is to find a tach from a cougar that will also fit in the large hole. I forget the name, but there is a member here that can re-print the face to make them look more like the mustang tach. I think he can also restore and convert them from 6k to 8k etc.

If you go this route, you will still need at least an Oil Pressure gauge. I think you can get the OP guage out of a '68 cluster and put it in the top-center 'clock' hole.

....just a few ideas.

 

I make a mini tach for the 67/68: Rocketman's Classic Mustang Innovations
as well as converting the tachs for Kens Mustang Clusters: Kens Mustang Clusters & More - Kens Mustang Instrument Clusters

Ken's clusters are cool because he rewires them to use the non tach plug and wiring - it is a plug and play tach cluster fro non tach cars.

 

As others have already indicated, you have several options. By far, the simplest choice is to install a mini tach in the space for the clock, wire it up like a modern tachometer and you are good to go.

If, you want a "correct" installation for concourse purposes, you will need both a 6000 rpm tachometer and the 120 mph speedometer with resettable trip odometer. The main underdash wiring and the cluster harness will need to be modified to allow for the tachometer and the switch from Ammeter and Oil Pressure gauges to Oil and Alt Charge warning lights. The charging system wiring under the hood also needs some modifications and the oil pressure sending unit needs to be replaced with one for a warning light. If you are comfortable working with automotive wiring or are planning to replace the main wiring harnesses anyway, this should pose no problem. Otherwise this might be a challenge.

Last, but not least, remember that these tachs are 46 years old and may need refurbishing to function. There are vendors that do specialize in restoring original functionality. There are other vendors that will convert the factory tach with modern electronics that require slightly different wiring.

At the end of the day, the differing cost of these options will usually drive or influence your choice.

Good luck with your choice.

 

Hope I'm not highjacking the thread but what can you expect to way for a 67/68 tach by itself or with a complete gauge cluster and wiring harness?

 

I paid $400 for the entire thing on ebay. Tach, Speedometer with trip reset and an unmolested wiring harness. That was about roughly a year ago. When I'm ready to put it back in I will be sending it for refurbishment to the Tachman. Google him and his website comes up and I believe he is a member here.

 

Tach

For the original tach, you need a tach cluster housing, the housing holding your existing gauges will not hold the tach. As one person mentioned above, it may be easier to buy the complete gauge cluster from someone who refurbishes them.

 

Maybe I missed seeing ti mentioned in this thread but you also have the option to keep the original tach look with original cluster and wiring if you went with the Tribute Automotive tach. It looks just like the original tach.

Tribute Automotive Products.com - Tribute Automotive Products in dash 1967 1968 Mustang tachometer

 

That "Tribute" option looks REALLY nice!

But for $575 - $675 it better look good. Thats pretty pricey for an aftermarket tach.

Its nice that they include the Alt and Oil P lights. Still kind of expensive, but will be a good imatation of an original '67-'68 cluster.

I paid <$100 for my Aussie mini-tach, but I know they are a little more than than now.

 

A final comment: given the choice, buy the entire cluster on ebay or craigs list or where ever. Make sure you also get the correct for-the-tach-wiring harness with it.

 

Thanks for all the replys! I see it's a little bit a bigger deal than what I have thought.
I think I will go for a complete cluster. But befor I want to install power steering, even though it's also not that easy with all the parts.

 

I have just removed a cluster with 6k tach and trip speedo, cluster harness, engine bay harness and under dash harness from a 67 S-code. Except for the turn signal connector, the harnesses looks complete. The clock is not working and the tach skips once in a while but works fine most of the time.
I might sell this. What can I expect to get for these items?

 

I'd buy the broken clock from you but I suspect shipping it would be prohibitive...