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Subject:Re: Installing 87 instrument cluster in 82
From:Jeff Strickrott
Date:Tue, 12 Feb 2002 14:50:21 -0500

I don't intend to sell it anytime soon either. Since we bought it at 49,200
(have only put a 100 mile son it) and had the title issued with this mileage I
am not sure if we mess with the odometer it will effect the cars future value.
Thanks for the info.

Jay L Snyder wrote:

> Why would you fool with a 49K original odometer?  It probably is the most
> valuable item on your vehicle!  Just for the sake of a tach?  Add a
> separate tach somewhere else to be sure you really need (want) it.   As
> soon as you remove the original odometer, all low/original mileage claims
> go out the window!   I know, "But I'll never sell it....."
>
>                                                                         Jay