Factory tach dash - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

phlegm · 02-20-2020, 06:23 PM

Hey guys I got a lead on a factory tach dash I'm going to get for $225. Looks like a good deal, I may have to replace the bezel but that's no biggie oh, they're only like 40 bucks. Question is I converted to HEI last year with the kit in the link below. Anyone have any experience here is that tack going to work with this kit?

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/SBC-H...n=orderconfirm

phlegm · 02-20-2020, 11:02 PM

Here is a pic of the one I am getting, or another one in similar condition but with a choke bezel (will have to replace)

Andy4639 · 02-21-2020, 06:18 AM

Shouldn't have any problems. I have 3 trucks that I have ran with factory tack's & HEI with out any problems.
My 71 is now all digital though. The other two though.

67 Ramp truck:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dECJMzvB0fE

You Tube

68 Stepper:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NILbgGjFKg&t=6s

You Tube

phlegm · 02-21-2020, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Shouldn't have any problems. I have 3 trucks that I have ran with factory tack's & HEI with out any problems.
My 71 is now all digital though. The other two though.

67 Ramp truck:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dECJMzvB0fE

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dECJMzvB0fE

68 Stepper:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NILbgGjFKg&t=6s

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NILbgGjFKg&t=6s

Awesome, thanks!

phlegm · 02-21-2020, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

Shouldn't have any problems. I have 3 trucks that I have ran with factory tack's & HEI with out any problems.
My 71 is now all digital though. The other two though.

67 Ramp truck:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dECJMzvB0fE

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dECJMzvB0fE

68 Stepper:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NILbgGjFKg&t=6s

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NILbgGjFKg&t=6s

Hey Andy, when we were swapping ideas on our dashes you had just finished one for your daughters c10. Pretty sure its the one in the vid. did you order a new bezel for it? Or paint/clean the OEM one up? I am debating what to try, I will need one regardless. If you bought one and are happy with the quality shoot me a link to where you got it pls.

notsolo · 02-21-2020, 04:10 PM

Not to step on Andy's reply...I have painted a couple bezels...chrome was scuffed on 1, and needed painted or replaced.

Andy4639 · 02-21-2020, 04:25 PM

Yes my daughter's cluster, I used Wal mart Chrome paint around the gauges & outer rim. I then sprayed the black. I think it turned out nice. The LED's really helped it.

phlegm · 02-21-2020, 04:27 PM

Thats fantastic, If he doesnt ship me the one with the choke hole I think I am going to do this. thanks to both of you.

phlegm · 02-21-2020, 04:28 PM

@ Andy, the chrome spray inside instead of the muted green didnt give you to much glare?

Andy4639 · 02-21-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by phlegm

@ Andy, the chrome spray inside instead of the muted green didnt give you to much glare?

I haven't drove it at night. I hope it want. I'm 60 years old so my eyes aren't as good as they once where.

phlegm · 02-21-2020, 04:46 PM

Great, thanks again, and I love the horn button in that first video. very cool

Andy4639 · 02-21-2020, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phlegm

Great, thanks again, and I love the horn button in that first video. very cool

Thanks, I made it myself. I have done 2 so far and plan to make one for the 68 as well. I also re did the steering wheels and the 67 SS Chevelle wheel in my 71.

Ventanakaz · 02-21-2020, 09:52 PM

I have a question, I have a 67 C10 with the factory bezel gauge cluster, My two part question is since my factory one will be replaced with a factory setup that will have a tachometer and vacuum gauge, Should I use a tach filter ? (Bought the filter BTW) and will I run into any problems because now the new one doesn't have the factory choke and the wiper switch will be where moved to the where the choke was ?

Ventanakaz · 02-21-2020, 10:05 PM

Pics

**LockDoc** · 02-25-2020, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ventanakaz

I have a question, I have a 67 C10 with the factory bezel gauge cluster, My two part question is since my factory one will be replaced with a factory setup that will have a tachometer and vacuum gauge, Should I use a tach filter ? (Bought the filter BTW) and will I run into any problems because now the new one doesn't have the factory choke and the wiper switch will be where moved to the where the choke was ?

I would try it without the filter first. You will have to extend the wires for the new wiper switch location as Andy mentioned in his reply above.

LockDoc

**michael bustamante** · 02-21-2020, 06:44 PM

man that looks pretty!!

lutronjim · 02-21-2020, 10:31 PM

Andy4639

May I ask where you got the d321 shift indicator? I have a l65e and would like to get one like that.
Thanks

Andy4639 · 02-21-2020, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lutronjim

Andy4639

May I ask where you got the d321 shift indicator? I have a l65e and would like to get one like that.
Thanks

To answer some of your question's. Buy a 71 bezel and move the wiper over to the right side of the column. You will have to extend the wires to do this. That's what I did on my 68 that I painted. No it want hurt a thing the tach doesn't care. It has it's own wiring harness to plug up.

The tack should work fine but other's have had problems with them. I never have.
The shifter indicator was installed by member Randy500 when he did the column for me.
Here is a link that you can try though that sells them.

https://www.classicparts.com/1971-72...0aAjj8EALw_wcB

Ventanakaz · 02-21-2020, 11:42 PM

I actually bought two wiring harnesses, (why) because I didn't know what distributor I was going with, The HEI that's in my engine now or something else, Waiting on an engine to be built to replace my 307, Thanks for the info, Much appreciated.

**LockDoc** · 02-22-2020, 10:51 AM

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I flipped the pictures and deleted your post about them being upside down.

LockDoc

Ventanakaz · 02-24-2020, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I flipped the pictures and deleted your post about them being upside down.

LockDoc

Thank you

phlegm · 02-22-2020, 04:34 PM

So will I need a new wiring harness coming from a std. 3 hole dash to the full gauges? I knew I would need to wire up the tach and change the oil sending unit. but thought the other stuff (temp/DC) was plug and play.

Andy4639 · 02-22-2020, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phlegm

So will I need a new wiring harness coming from a std. 3 hole dash to the full gauges? I knew I would need to wire up the tach and change the oil sending unit. but thought the other stuff (temp/DC) was plug and play.

Nope you don't have to buy a new harness but you will have to swap some of the wires in the cluster connector for it to work. The electrical sections has everything you need to know.

02-20-2020, 06:23 PM	#1
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Factory tach dash Hey guys I got a lead on a factory tach dash I'm going to get for $225. Looks like a good deal, I may have to replace the bezel but that's no biggie oh, they're only like 40 bucks. Question is I converted to HEI last year with the kit in the link below. Anyone have any experience here is that tack going to work with this kit? https://www.speedwaymotors.com/SBC-H...n=orderconfirm __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

02-20-2020, 11:02 PM	#2
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Factory tach dash Here is a pic of the one I am getting, or another one in similar condition but with a choke bezel (will have to replace) Attached Images __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

02-21-2020, 04:10 PM	#6
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,481	Re: Factory tach dash Not to step on Andy's reply...I have painted a couple bezels...chrome was scuffed on 1, and needed painted or replaced. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

02-21-2020, 04:25 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Factory tach dash Yes my daughter's cluster, I used Wal mart Chrome paint around the gauges & outer rim. I then sprayed the black. I think it turned out nice. The LED's really helped it. Attached Images __________________ 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.

02-21-2020, 04:27 PM	#8
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Factory tach dash Thats fantastic, If he doesnt ship me the one with the choke hole I think I am going to do this. thanks to both of you. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

02-21-2020, 04:28 PM	#9
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Factory tach dash @ Andy, the chrome spray inside instead of the muted green didnt give you to much glare? __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

02-21-2020, 04:46 PM	#11
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Factory tach dash Great, thanks again, and I love the horn button in that first video. very cool __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

02-21-2020, 09:52 PM	#13
Ventanakaz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Posts: 53	Re: Factory tach dash I have a question, I have a 67 C10 with the factory bezel gauge cluster, My two part question is since my factory one will be replaced with a factory setup that will have a tachometer and vacuum gauge, Should I use a tach filter ? (Bought the filter BTW) and will I run into any problems because now the new one doesn't have the factory choke and the wiper switch will be where moved to the where the choke was ?

02-21-2020, 10:05 PM	#14
Ventanakaz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Posts: 53	Re: Factory tach dash Pics Attached Images Last edited by LockDoc; 02-22-2020 at 10:48 AM.

02-21-2020, 06:44 PM	#16
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,858	Re: Factory tach dash man that looks pretty!! __________________ 1967custom

02-21-2020, 10:31 PM	#17
lutronjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dunwoody,Ga Posts: 443	Re: Factory tach dash Andy4639 May I ask where you got the d321 shift indicator? I have a l65e and would like to get one like that. Thanks

02-21-2020, 11:42 PM	#19
Ventanakaz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Posts: 53	Re: Factory tach dash I actually bought two wiring harnesses, (why) because I didn't know what distributor I was going with, The HEI that's in my engine now or something else, Waiting on an engine to be built to replace my 307, Thanks for the info, Much appreciated.

02-22-2020, 10:51 AM	#20
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,639	Re: Factory tach dash - I flipped the pictures and deleted your post about them being upside down. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-22-2020, 04:34 PM	#22
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Factory tach dash So will I need a new wiring harness coming from a std. 3 hole dash to the full gauges? I knew I would need to wire up the tach and change the oil sending unit. but thought the other stuff (temp/DC) was plug and play. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was



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