Corvette Tachometer Repair and Restoration
We repair, rebuild, and restore all of the Tachometers used from 1953 thru 1974. Simply stated, if your tachometer has never been rebuilt, it needs it! Gears wear over time. The grease that was used when the units were built dries up and becomes a wax-like substance. Problems such as wildly a swinging pointer, vibration, and other erratic operation are common. This type of tachometer is mechanical and is driven by a cable either from the distributor or generator. Mechanical tachometers, like speedometers, require calibration in order to assure accuracy, and it is important to know whether the tach is generator or distributor driven when calibration is performed. We calibrate the tachometer using a proprietary machine specifically designed for this purpose. The first worm, or magnet is charged and discharged as required, and final calibration is achieved by adjusting the spring tension of the speed cup.
Also, 1959-1974 tachometer graphics are printed on a metal face. We have the capability to re-screen the artwork in original font and colors on the original face. Our screening process results in an exact duplicate of the original graphics.
We stock all parts used in these tachometers. In fact, we have reproduced many of the parts ourselves!
1953-1962 C1 Corvette Tachometers
- 1953-1958 with Rev Counter: $150.00 Base Labor. All parts and refacing extra; see below.
- 1958 without Rev Counter: $140.00 Base Labor. All parts and refacing extra; see below.
- 1959-1962: $125.00 Base Labor. All parts and refacing extra; see below.
- Includes complete disassembly, repaint housing inside and out, rebuild or replace internal mechanism, clean, test, expert reassembly and calibration with exacting detail.
- We try to reuse as many original parts as possible, replacing them only when necessary.
- +$20.00 Refinish Lens Backplate (applies to 53-58)
- +$50.00 Refacing (applies to 59-62)
- We stock quality reproduction chrome bezels for these tachometers, which would be an additional charge to the above prices. Shop our restoration parts for current pricing.
- Typical completed cost is $200.00-$350.00 including parts.
- Electronic conversions are available. Please note on your Restoration Order Form if you would like your tachometer converted to electronic.
- Turn-around times vary based on our current work in-house. Contact us for more information.
- Can’t wait for your tachometer to be restored? We sell C1 Corvette Tachometers as well! Check our shop for more information.
- Ready to send your parts for restoration? Please be sure to include a copy of our Restoration Order Form!
- Check out our Packing & Shipping Tips to give your parts the best chance of reaching us safely!
1963-1967 C2 Corvette Tachometers
- $85.00 Base Labor. All parts and refacing extra; see below.
- Includes complete disassembly, rebuild or replace internal mechanism, repaint pointer if needed, clean, test, expert reassembly and calibration with exacting detail.
- Redline faded? We can refresh your redline colors! Additional charge applies.
- Redline changes? We can reface your tachometer to any available redline. Additional charge applies.
- +$35.00 for 63 Buzzer Tachometer
- Typical completed cost is $150.00-$250.00 including parts.
- Electronic conversions are available for 1965-1967 Tachometers. Please note on your Restoration Order Form if you would like your tachometer converted to electronic.
- Turn-around times vary based on our current work in-house. Contact us for more information.
- Can’t wait for your tachometer to be restored? We sell restored original 1963-1967 Corvette Tachometers as well! Check our shop for more information.
- Ready to send your parts for restoration? Please be sure to include a copy of our Restoration Order Form!
- Check out our Packing & Shipping Tips to give your parts the best chance of reaching us safely!
Click here for our Technical Information article on 1963 and 1964 Tachometers
1968-1974 C3 Corvette Tachometers
- $85.00 Base Labor. All parts and refacing extra; see below.
- Includes complete disassembly, rebuild or replace internal mechanism, clean, test, expert reassembly and calibration with exacting detail.
- +$20.00 Restore Redline
- +$75.00 Restore Inner and Outer Bezels
- We offer electronic versions for 1968-1971 and 1972-1974 in all 4 redlines. Click here for our 1968-1974 tachometer listings.
- Turn-around times vary based on our current work in-house. Contact us for more information.
- Ready to send your parts for restoration? Please be sure to include a copy of our Restoration Order Form!
- Check out our Packing & Shipping Tips to give your parts the best chance of reaching us safely!
1975-1977 C3 Corvette Tachometers
- We no longer repair/replace the boards on these electronic tachometers, as this does not solve issues with the movement or air core.
- We recommend full replacement for these units.
- Please do not send your 1975-1977 tachometer for service if you do not want it replaced.
- We offer multiple redline versions of 1975-1977 tachometers as a complete unit.
- +$20.00 Restore backplate.
- +$90.00 Restore inner and outer bezels, if included.
- Ready to send your parts for restoration? Please be sure to include a copy of our Restoration Order Form!
- Check out our Packing & Shipping Tips to give your parts the best chance of reaching us safely!