Where did you mount your tach? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

space · 11-21-2007, 11:57 AM

I want to keep my interior looking as original as possible, and I don't want to put one in the original location. I have an Autometer with shift light, but I just can't figure out where to put it. The only place I can think of is below the ac controller, but even that doesn't look right to me. Where did you put yours? Any pics? Thanks.

Putter · 11-21-2007, 12:09 PM

I had a 'monster tach' with a shift light mounted in the upper corner of the windshield once. I had to ditch the visor, but it looked soooooo cool.
Although it was a '65 truck, you can still get the idea. Look close, that is not the reflection of the mirror.

cruiserman · 11-21-2007, 12:28 PM

On the steering column.

72BlckButy · 11-22-2007, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiserman

On the steering column.

My dash cluster was fortunate enough to have a factory tach, however it would stop once it reached 2500 rpm, so we bought a Sunpro, for now, and mounted it to the steering column.

Blue'72 · 11-21-2007, 03:13 PM

I put mine in a box and then put the box on a shelf. It was on the column, but I didn't like it and figured that I really didn't need one. Well, you asked..

Actually, if I ever put one back in, I would look into installing something in the original tach hole in the cluster.

whatnow123 · 11-21-2007, 03:29 PM

I found a tach that fit in the center blank hole of the dash between the speedo and gas. I cut it out and it looks and fit perfect. There is a pic in my build thread below.

bowtieboy93 · 11-21-2007, 05:56 PM

im gonna bolt mine through the speaker holes on the dash that way no unwanted holes and u can change the angle whenever

Jtrux · 11-21-2007, 06:43 PM

Steering column but I entertained the idea of mounting it under the AC controls aiming up at me.

weasel29gm · 11-21-2007, 06:55 PM

Got a Sun Super on the column, easy and out of the way.

corn · 11-21-2007, 07:12 PM

I had mine on the column but I just put a van tilt in my truck & now I have to move it. That or move the new column back towards me & I dont really want to do that...

kelsfine69 · 11-21-2007, 07:50 PM

right where its suppose to be

806em55 · 11-21-2007, 08:04 PM

I mounted mine on the dash as well

droppedgmc · 11-22-2007, 01:11 AM

Here's where my tach is mounted

space · 11-22-2007, 06:12 AM

Good ideas guys, thanks.

70c10 · 11-22-2007, 06:52 AM

Here's mine

**special-K** · 11-22-2007, 08:35 AM

I only know one place to put a tach and keep it original looking.I have a pod tach in the center hole in my Sierra.I`ve done the a-pillar before and center/top of dash.I didn`t used to mind just drilling and bolting it up there.

space · 11-22-2007, 08:39 AM

Yeah, I can't figure out any place to put it to sorta hide it but still be visible to me. It looks like I'll end up putting it under the ac controls and running the shift light to the column, which shouldn't look too bad.

Premium72 · 11-22-2007, 12:17 PM

mines on the column. i like the look. looks like sumthing str8 outa the late 60s early 70s.

chevy72blu · 11-22-2007, 02:06 PM

Mine is on the inside of the A piller. Not many people seem to put them here, but its a lot more hidden IMO.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-22-2007, 02:23 PM

In the center hole....

11-21-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
space Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Benson-ish, NC Posts: 325	Where did you mount your tach? I want to keep my interior looking as original as possible, and I don't want to put one in the original location. I have an Autometer with shift light, but I just can't figure out where to put it. The only place I can think of is below the ac controller, but even that doesn't look right to me. Where did you put yours? Any pics? Thanks.

11-21-2007, 12:09 PM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Where did you mount your tach? I had a 'monster tach' with a shift light mounted in the upper corner of the windshield once. I had to ditch the visor, but it looked soooooo cool. Although it was a '65 truck, you can still get the idea. Look close, that is not the reflection of the mirror. Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 11-21-2007 at 12:14 PM.

11-21-2007, 12:28 PM	#3
cruiserman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 210	Re: Where did you mount your tach? On the steering column. __________________ 72 C2500 LWB 402 Sierra Grande 05 Odyssey 08 Tundra

11-21-2007, 03:13 PM	#5
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: Where did you mount your tach? I put mine in a box and then put the box on a shelf. It was on the column, but I didn't like it and figured that I really didn't need one. Well, you asked.. Actually, if I ever put one back in, I would look into installing something in the original tach hole in the cluster. __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

11-21-2007, 03:29 PM	#6
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Where did you mount your tach? I found a tach that fit in the center blank hole of the dash between the speedo and gas. I cut it out and it looks and fit perfect. There is a pic in my build thread below. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

11-21-2007, 05:56 PM	#7
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Where did you mount your tach? im gonna bolt mine through the speaker holes on the dash that way no unwanted holes and u can change the angle whenever __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

11-21-2007, 06:43 PM	#8
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Where did you mount your tach? Steering column but I entertained the idea of mounting it under the AC controls aiming up at me. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-21-2007, 06:55 PM	#9
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Where did you mount your tach? Got a Sun Super on the column, easy and out of the way. __________________ 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.......

11-21-2007, 07:12 PM	#10
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Where did you mount your tach? I had mine on the column but I just put a van tilt in my truck & now I have to move it. That or move the new column back towards me & I dont really want to do that...

11-21-2007, 07:50 PM	#11
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Where did you mount your tach? right where its suppose to be Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

11-21-2007, 08:04 PM	#12
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: Where did you mount your tach? I mounted mine on the dash as well Attached Images Last edited by 806em55; 11-21-2007 at 08:06 PM.

11-22-2007, 01:11 AM	#13
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: Where did you mount your tach? Here's where my tach is mounted __________________ '85 swb

11-22-2007, 06:12 AM	#14
space Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Benson-ish, NC Posts: 325	Re: Where did you mount your tach? Good ideas guys, thanks.

11-22-2007, 06:52 AM	#15
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Where did you mount your tach? Here's mine Attached Images __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-22-2007, 08:35 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Where did you mount your tach? I only know one place to put a tach and keep it original looking.I have a pod tach in the center hole in my Sierra.I`ve done the a-pillar before and center/top of dash.I didn`t used to mind just drilling and bolting it up there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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11-22-2007, 08:39 AM	#17
space Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Benson-ish, NC Posts: 325	Re: Where did you mount your tach? Yeah, I can't figure out any place to put it to sorta hide it but still be visible to me. It looks like I'll end up putting it under the ac controls and running the shift light to the column, which shouldn't look too bad.

11-22-2007, 12:17 PM	#18
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Where did you mount your tach? mines on the column. i like the look. looks like sumthing str8 outa the late 60s early 70s. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

11-22-2007, 02:06 PM	#19
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Where did you mount your tach? Mine is on the inside of the A piller. Not many people seem to put them here, but its a lot more hidden IMO. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

11-22-2007, 02:23 PM	#20
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