7000 rmp tach - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TotalChevy1 · 03-21-2008, 08:59 PM

Does anyone know if they make one for our trucks, I've read about the camaro tach conversion, which would work, but were would you get the tach. I've got a gauge cluster set up that had a 7k tach in it(dash lense has the marking on it, but the tach is fried, any help would be appreciated.

Mint68 · 03-22-2008, 12:21 AM

I dont really like the camaro conversion, it doesn't look right; it looks out of place and cheap. I think if you have the need for a high rpm tach, just buy a new one and mount it somewhere outside of the cluster. The guage cluster in these trucks looks really classic, the newer tach just doesn't match with them. Plus, there is the markings on the lense that dont match the tach. Just my $.02.

BurnoutNova · 03-22-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mint68

Plus, there is the markings on the lense that dont match the tach. Just my $.02.

alot of people polish the factory paint off of the lens and it looks alot better. the one in my 69 K20 didnt look theat great, but it was like a 20$ project, not $450 for a tach cluster.

i have bought running vehicles for less than the price of a factory tach!

i say go for it, it looks better than a aftermarket one and it ALOT cheaper. try junkyards or swapmeets for camaro tach's

TotalChevy1 · 03-22-2008, 01:58 AM

I guess I better start looking for a camaro tach. I'm trying to stay away from any add on's. I'm trying to keep the interior stock. If anyone has a lead on a camaro tach let me know. I start visiting some of the local yards

72highlander · 03-22-2008, 02:08 AM

mine was made by a guy i know that sells and restores parts. pm me if you would like his contacts.

drbyrdman · 04-03-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

mine was made by a guy i know that sells and restores parts. pm me if you would like his contacts.

I would like to get a tach like that. Info please.

mrein3 · 04-03-2008, 08:44 PM

My tach was on the order of $30 WITH tax at Checkers. I pulled it apart, used a hole saw in the dash tin, and tossed a mid-80s quartz clock in the other blank hole for good measure.

Huh. Looking at my pictures I see I have an 8k tach. If I can help it my 383 will never see half that.

70GMCer · 03-22-2008, 02:11 AM

You want the tach from the 2nd generation Camaro. Ebay has them cheap also.

TotalChevy1 · 03-22-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 70GMCer

You want the tach from the 2nd generation Camaro. Ebay has them cheap also.

2nd generation Camaro's are 71-?

BurnoutNova · 03-22-2008, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TotalChevy1

2nd generation Camaro's are 71-?

70-81 but, i think your only going to find the one you want in a 70-76ish i dont know the cut off

see ten · 03-22-2008, 06:35 AM

I think the Camaro tach matches pretty good. No, it's not perfect but most people never notice.

68 P.O.S. · 03-22-2008, 02:26 AM

Stewart Warner makes a 6K tach that looks good. I'd show mine but I can't upload pics???

retselgerg · 03-22-2008, 07:41 AM

i like them alot, maybe as good as factory.. just dont buy sum aftermarket tacky junk and mount it on the dash, just looks class less...
all this tach talk has me wanting to go get my tach dash and install it..

GMC Jim · 03-22-2008, 03:05 PM

I mounted a 6000 RPM marine tach in my dash panel.

TotalChevy1 · 03-22-2008, 06:30 PM

Looks like I have options, which is good, I need to do some more looking. I did find a couple camaro tachs on ebay so .....

Thanks

hotrod 80 · 03-22-2008, 07:59 PM

I just did this i'll try and get a picture of my version tonight .

TotalChevy1 · 03-23-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod 80

I just did this i'll try and get a picture of my version tonight .

That would be great, if you could give any points that i need to look out for I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

03-21-2008, 08:59 PM	#1
TotalChevy1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 175	7000 rmp tach Does anyone know if they make one for our trucks, I've read about the camaro tach conversion, which would work, but were would you get the tach. I've got a gauge cluster set up that had a 7k tach in it(dash lense has the marking on it, but the tach is fried, any help would be appreciated. __________________ 1972 c-20, 350/350, dana 60 w/456 gears(no Posi)

03-22-2008, 12:21 AM	#2
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: 7000 rmp tach I dont really like the camaro conversion, it doesn't look right; it looks out of place and cheap. I think if you have the need for a high rpm tach, just buy a new one and mount it somewhere outside of the cluster. The guage cluster in these trucks looks really classic, the newer tach just doesn't match with them. Plus, there is the markings on the lense that dont match the tach. Just my $.02.

03-22-2008, 01:58 AM	#4
TotalChevy1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 175	Re: 7000 rmp tach I guess I better start looking for a camaro tach. I'm trying to stay away from any add on's. I'm trying to keep the interior stock. If anyone has a lead on a camaro tach let me know. I start visiting some of the local yards __________________ 1972 c-20, 350/350, dana 60 w/456 gears(no Posi)

03-22-2008, 02:08 AM	#5
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: 7000 rmp tach mine was made by a guy i know that sells and restores parts. pm me if you would like his contacts. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

04-03-2008, 08:44 PM	#7
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: 7000 rmp tach My tach was on the order of $30 WITH tax at Checkers. I pulled it apart, used a hole saw in the dash tin, and tossed a mid-80s quartz clock in the other blank hole for good measure. Huh. Looking at my pictures I see I have an 8k tach. If I can help it my 383 will never see half that. Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

03-22-2008, 02:11 AM	#8
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: 7000 rmp tach You want the tach from the 2nd generation Camaro. Ebay has them cheap also. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

03-22-2008, 06:35 AM	#11
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: 7000 rmp tach I think the Camaro tach matches pretty good. No, it's not perfect but most people never notice.

03-22-2008, 02:26 AM	#12
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: 7000 rmp tach Stewart Warner makes a 6K tach that looks good. I'd show mine but I can't upload pics??? __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

03-22-2008, 07:41 AM	#13
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: 7000 rmp tach i like them alot, maybe as good as factory.. just dont buy sum aftermarket tacky junk and mount it on the dash, just looks class less... all this tach talk has me wanting to go get my tach dash and install it.. __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno Last edited by retselgerg; 03-22-2008 at 10:31 AM.

03-22-2008, 03:05 PM	#14
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: 7000 rmp tach I mounted a 6000 RPM marine tach in my dash panel. Attached Images __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal). Last edited by GMC Jim; 03-22-2008 at 03:07 PM.

03-22-2008, 06:30 PM	#15
TotalChevy1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 175	Re: 7000 rmp tach Looks like I have options, which is good, I need to do some more looking. I did find a couple camaro tachs on ebay so ..... Thanks __________________ 1972 c-20, 350/350, dana 60 w/456 gears(no Posi)

03-22-2008, 07:59 PM	#16
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: 7000 rmp tach I just did this i'll try and get a picture of my version tonight . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

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