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nevada70chev · 09-13-2004, 02:53 PM

i want to mount a tach on the column, but i want to do it without a hose clamp over the bracket. is there a easy way to drill thru the column housing and mount it with bolts? or is there not enough clearance in the column? also any other ideas with pics are greatly appreicated. thanks.

stickshift_or_walk · 09-13-2004, 03:19 PM

Nevada,

Probably not a solution for you, but I used black heat shrink to cover the hose clamp. One piece long enough to do the threaded strap (heat this one before install), and another larger piece covering the screw head and worm (heat this one post-install). Made the clamp much less noticeable, especially since I had a semi-flat black column.

SSOW

Longhorn Man · 09-13-2004, 04:17 PM

You can paint the clamp the same color as the column, place rubber under the clamp to protect the paint, cover clamp with electrical tape or even use a wide Zip tie.
Drilling would probably not work.
Besides, the column is actually a pretty bad place for it. At night when you turn on the lights, the tach light will glare in the windshield directly in your line of site.

shuttermutt · 09-16-2004, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

You can paint the clamp the same color as the column, place rubber under the clamp to protect the paint, cover clamp with electrical tape or even use a wide Zip tie.
Drilling would probably not work.
Besides, the column is actually a pretty bad place for it. At night when you turn on the lights, the tach light will glare in the windshield directly in your line of site.

Yep, the glare sucks. I bought a SunPro that several board members have used in the center hole of their dash. That's where I'll put mine, but for now it's column mounted. The glare sucks bad enough that I'll sometimes put something on top of the tach when driving at night.

Longhorn Man · 09-16-2004, 04:05 PM

LonghornJeff came to the Ohio board meet driving his new rig all night. he just tossed his ball cap over the tach as soon as the headlights came on.

shortymac83 · 09-16-2004, 05:17 PM

it's a little out of the way, but a decent place I've found to mount the tach where you can keep tabs on engine speed is under the dash, far enough out from the steering column to see it around the wheel. I have it like this on the Olds. If I feel a hitch or realize that I haven't kicked it into OD, it's good for that. It's also good for if I'm going all out, I can glance at it every once in a while to make sure it's not high enough to blow up.

stickshift_or_walk · 09-16-2004, 05:49 PM

If the tach's bezel is deep enough, you might be able to either bend the bracket slightly or shim it with a wedge enough to tilt the tach forward and kill the reflection. I had the problem on my '72, and a small wedge of old tire tread did the trick, and doesn't show or slip out.

I guess you could fashion some kind of hood, as well.

Just kinda thinkin'/typin' out loud...SSOW

krazy_texan · 09-16-2004, 08:19 PM

i had thought at one point about making a hood mounted tach, i kinda think it would be cool and deffinatly different.

Brainchild · 09-16-2004, 08:38 PM

How about this is a nice option,but rather pricey.It looks great though.

cableguy0 · 09-16-2004, 09:44 PM

my 5 inch autometer with shift light is mounted off the right side of the steering column can still see it just just and i have it centered so i can still see the oil pressure and fuel gauge i have no problem whatsoever unless i peg it with the cap off of the shift light but other than that its the best spot i found

Longhorn Man · 09-16-2004, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

How about this is a nice option,but rather pricey.It looks great though.

Those are kinda neat and all...but I wouldn't want to use it if I was actuially pushing my motor and needed an acurate guage to moniter the engine....it don't even go as high as a stock motor spins.

*1972C10* · 09-17-2004, 02:19 AM

I like My 5" Tach W Shift Lite To be On the dash Allows you to keep your eyes on the Track/Road and keep and eye on engine RPMS

weasel29gm · 09-17-2004, 10:28 PM

The old Super Sun has been pop riveted on my column for over 18 yrs. never had a problem.

09-13-2004, 02:53 PM	#1
nevada70chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: reno, nv Posts: 646	mounting tach i want to mount a tach on the column, but i want to do it without a hose clamp over the bracket. is there a easy way to drill thru the column housing and mount it with bolts? or is there not enough clearance in the column? also any other ideas with pics are greatly appreicated. thanks. __________________ 70 LWB, 350/350 A/C, P/S, 3 Tone Paint (white cap, primer gray with black guide coat)

09-13-2004, 03:19 PM	#2
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 350	Nevada, Probably not a solution for you, but I used black heat shrink to cover the hose clamp. One piece long enough to do the threaded strap (heat this one before install), and another larger piece covering the screw head and worm (heat this one post-install). Made the clamp much less noticeable, especially since I had a semi-flat black column. SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

09-16-2004, 05:17 PM	#6
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	it's a little out of the way, but a decent place I've found to mount the tach where you can keep tabs on engine speed is under the dash, far enough out from the steering column to see it around the wheel. I have it like this on the Olds. If I feel a hitch or realize that I haven't kicked it into OD, it's good for that. It's also good for if I'm going all out, I can glance at it every once in a while to make sure it's not high enough to blow up. __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

09-16-2004, 05:49 PM	#7
stickshift_or_walk Left Foot Functioning Join Date: May 2004 Location: Duncan, OK Posts: 350	If the tach's bezel is deep enough, you might be able to either bend the bracket slightly or shim it with a wedge enough to tilt the tach forward and kill the reflection. I had the problem on my '72, and a small wedge of old tire tread did the trick, and doesn't show or slip out. I guess you could fashion some kind of hood, as well. Just kinda thinkin'/typin' out loud...SSOW __________________ 69 C10 (#1 son's ride) 72 C20 (Dad's farm truck) 82 K30 (Ex - brush pumper project)

09-16-2004, 08:19 PM	#8
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i had thought at one point about making a hood mounted tach, i kinda think it would be cool and deffinatly different. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

09-13-2004, 04:17 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You can paint the clamp the same color as the column, place rubber under the clamp to protect the paint, cover clamp with electrical tape or even use a wide Zip tie. Drilling would probably not work. Besides, the column is actually a pretty bad place for it. At night when you turn on the lights, the tach light will glare in the windshield directly in your line of site.

09-16-2004, 04:05 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	LonghornJeff came to the Ohio board meet driving his new rig all night. he just tossed his ball cap over the tach as soon as the headlights came on.

09-16-2004, 08:38 PM	#9
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	How about this is a nice option,but rather pricey.It looks great though. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

09-16-2004, 09:44 PM	#10
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	my 5 inch autometer with shift light is mounted off the right side of the steering column can still see it just just and i have it centered so i can still see the oil pressure and fuel gauge i have no problem whatsoever unless i peg it with the cap off of the shift light but other than that its the best spot i found __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

09-17-2004, 02:19 AM	#12
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I like My 5" Tach W Shift Lite To be On the dash Allows you to keep your eyes on the Track/Road and keep and eye on engine RPMS

09-17-2004, 10:28 PM	#13
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	The old Super Sun has been pop riveted on my column for over 18 yrs. never had a problem. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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