Repo Tachs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Husker · 03-04-2009, 01:07 AM

I used the search to no avail.

Is there different quality of repo tachs?
If so who has the best?
Thanks
Ron

Husker · 03-04-2009, 06:24 PM

Anyone?
Who sells the Best quality reproduction tachs?
Thanks
Ron

**Bob B.** · 03-04-2009, 07:36 PM

The one I bought from LMC works fine. They come 8 cylinder only, so I had to have it recalibrated for my V-6.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-04-2009, 07:39 PM

will it work in the 3 hole instrument bezel, are they hard to install wat do they run thanks

Husker · 03-04-2009, 08:56 PM

I thought I had seen on here that all the tachs out there are not of the same Quality but when I searched I had no luck. That is the reason I asked the question.

As far as price just the tach is about $90.00. They can be made to fit in a 3 hole dash I htink(I have never done) but they are for a full guage set up. If you were wanting a factory tach you should just keep an eye out for a full setup on the parts board. It would be cheaper than pieceing a setup together.
Ron

**67sss** · 03-04-2009, 10:19 PM

here's a pic for you.I not a subscribing-paying user , but I have it on ebay right now, after it sells I'll pay up, so hopefully this won't cause any riffs with anyone.

110358493799 item #

dan42 · 03-04-2009, 10:55 PM

I bought one from Brother's - they slash the price on them from time to time. They aren't very accurate, but they do look factory, and if you're not real performance oriented, they work just fine.

Ace in the hole · 03-04-2009, 11:17 PM

I debated about factory vs aftermarket for a long time. I finally went aftermarket but tried to find one that did not stand out too bad. this is what I ended up with-

Andy4639 · 03-05-2009, 01:14 AM

Ace in the hole,
Can you give out some info on your tach? What brand is it and where did you find it?
I have a couple of old dashes I need to redo.

Ace in the hole · 03-05-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Ace in the hole,
Can you give out some info on your tach? What brand is it and where did you find it?
I have a couple of old dashes I need to redo.

I got mine at summit. It's a VDO vision series here's a link- http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Installed very easily, I took a hole saw and cut the plastic lens out, cut the front tin plate and the back tin plate. Then assembled it all and cut the printed circuit board where I needed to. The gauge mounts so simple right to the front bezel with a plastic screw on ring. As for wiring it, you need power, ground and the signal connections along with the dash light connections. I am going to tap off the ground screw for all the grounds, off the temperature gauge feed screw for power (need to figure out which side) and run a lead from my hei dist. for the signal. You can also use a signal from a alternator lead. The lights I will just tap into the wire for the dash lights on the harness. You end up cutting one line of the circuit board but it's just the ground line. I cleared the plastic off and re grounded the one side with the screw you see in the pic

GMC Jim · 03-05-2009, 07:41 AM

Installed a marine tach in my dash panel

03-04-2009, 01:07 AM	#1
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Repo Tachs I used the search to no avail. Is there different quality of repo tachs? If so who has the best? Thanks Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

03-04-2009, 06:24 PM	#2
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Repo Tachs Anyone? Who sells the Best quality reproduction tachs? Thanks Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

03-04-2009, 07:36 PM	#3
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: Repo Tachs The one I bought from LMC works fine. They come 8 cylinder only, so I had to have it recalibrated for my V-6. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90. Last edited by Bob B.; 03-04-2009 at 07:37 PM.

03-04-2009, 07:39 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Repo Tachs will it work in the 3 hole instrument bezel, are they hard to install wat do they run thanks __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-04-2009, 08:56 PM	#5
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Repo Tachs I thought I had seen on here that all the tachs out there are not of the same Quality but when I searched I had no luck. That is the reason I asked the question. As far as price just the tach is about $90.00. They can be made to fit in a 3 hole dash I htink(I have never done) but they are for a full guage set up. If you were wanting a factory tach you should just keep an eye out for a full setup on the parts board. It would be cheaper than pieceing a setup together. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

03-04-2009, 10:19 PM	#6
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,324	Re: Repo Tachs here's a pic for you.I not a subscribing-paying user , but I have it on ebay right now, after it sells I'll pay up, so hopefully this won't cause any riffs with anyone. 110358493799 item # Attached Images

03-04-2009, 10:55 PM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Repo Tachs I bought one from Brother's - they slash the price on them from time to time. They aren't very accurate, but they do look factory, and if you're not real performance oriented, they work just fine. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-04-2009, 11:17 PM	#8
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: Repo Tachs I debated about factory vs aftermarket for a long time. I finally went aftermarket but tried to find one that did not stand out too bad. this is what I ended up with- __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

03-05-2009, 01:14 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Repo Tachs Ace in the hole, Can you give out some info on your tach? What brand is it and where did you find it? I have a couple of old dashes I need to redo. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-05-2009, 07:41 AM	#11
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: Repo Tachs Installed a 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).

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