CA Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**pjmoreland** · 11-15-2023, 03:37 AM

I designed these decals because I don't like how the text looks on the reproduction lenses for the 8k tachometer conversion kits. The font is wrong, and the numbers aren't aligned well with the tach. Also, they apply the text and green paint both on the back of the lens, but the green paint was applied to the front of the lens on the originals. This makes the reproduction lenses not light up as well at night.

To design these stickers, I scanned an OE 5k tach and vac lens and used CAD software to trace the characters and set the spacing to align with the 8k tach. I borrowed the missing 6, 7 and 8 numbers from a scan of the speedometer.

These decals are cut out of adhesive-backed vinyl. Clear transfer tape is applied to the front of the decal to allow the decal to be removed from the white backing and then applied to the lens. Sometimes portions of the decal don't want to stay attached to the transfer tape, which requires firm rubbing of the transfer tape against the decal followed by peeling it off slowly while checking that each character lifts off the backing.

The original dummy gauge graphics on the lens must first be removed with a small polishing wheel. I used a cheap one from Harbor Freight on my cordless drill. A quick wipe-down with isopropyl alcohol cleans off the residue. Just don't leave the alcohol on there too long, as it can cloud the surface of the lens. By the way, minor waviness in the surface of the lens is left behind from where the graphics were removed. It is possible to see it a little bit if you get light reflecting at just the right angle.

There is a border around each decal that aligns with the circle on the lens. A flat side is provided for setting the orientation. I like to apply a long piece of masking tape to use as a horizontal guide. Don't apply the tape over original text or paint as it may lift off when removing the tape. You've got to be careful not to let the decal touch the lens prematurely as you're aligning it. Hold the lens up to a light so you can see through the decal backing to align it. You can tape down one edge of the sticker while the backing is still on and use the tape as a hinge to set the sticker in place on the back of the lens after removing the backing.

https://youtube.com/shorts/QPzylsrfP-w?feature=shared

If you have a 5k tachometer already and you want to convert to an 8k, then all you need is one of these 8k decals and the 8k tach. You can buy just the tach from npdlink.com. if you need tach/vac tins, member 70shortfleet can modify your originals. He does amazing work.

***EDIT***
I also have KPH decals available.

8k Tach Decal $15 mailed
5k Tach Decal $10 mailed
0-160 KPH Decal $20 mailed
VACUUM Decal $10 mailed
TRANS TEMP Decal $10 mailed
BOOST Decal $10 mailed
Tilt Shift Indicator Decal $10 mailed

Money order or personal check preferred. PayPal accepted, you pay fees

**pjmoreland** · 11-15-2023, 03:38 AM

A couple more photos.

**Richard** · 11-15-2023, 04:50 AM

Will take one of the 8K tach decals to use with my air pressure lense.

**Canuckvetter** · 11-15-2023, 07:32 AM

I will take a tach and a vacuum. Send me a PM and I will get you paid.

72CSCC · 11-15-2023, 10:28 AM

Nice work. Great contribution.

**29od1** · 11-15-2023, 10:59 AM

I'll take 1 tach and 1 vac.

Thanks,
David

**pjmoreland** · 11-15-2023, 11:03 AM

PMs sent

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-16-2023, 12:19 AM

I’ll take one of each

**pjmoreland** · 11-16-2023, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlsLQ9SS

I’ll take one of each

Sounds good. PM sent

**Richard** · 11-23-2023, 02:57 AM

Received the tach decal today. Thank you. Try to dig out the cluster that has the lens I am using soon. FWIU I am scheduled to hang Christmas lights this coming weekend.
Richard

**pjmoreland** · 11-23-2023, 02:59 AM

I'm glad it made it to you quickly. Other letters I've sent recently have been taking more than a week to arrive.

**pjmoreland** · 11-27-2023, 11:41 PM

I also have km/h decals available.

**Sixty7kten** · 11-28-2023, 09:31 AM

Interested in one of those! PM sent

**pjmoreland** · 11-28-2023, 06:43 PM

Here's a TRANS TEMP decal for Sixty7k10

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 11-30-2023, 08:39 PM

Do you have anymore trans temp decals?

**pjmoreland** · 11-30-2023, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlsLQ9SS

Do you have anymore trans temp decals?

I do have an extra one already made. I can make more of any of these decals, by the way.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 12-01-2023, 05:14 PM

Can you do a boost decal?

**pjmoreland** · 12-01-2023, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlsLQ9SS

Can you do a boost decal?

Possibly. I would need a very straight-on photo or scanned image of the gauge.

**pjmoreland** · 12-01-2023, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlsLQ9SS

Can you do a boost decal?

Are you just using a stock AIR gauge for boost and you just need the word BOOST like I did with TRANS TEMP?

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 12-01-2023, 07:23 PM

Boost just like trans temp to be used in the same place on a different set of gauges

**pjmoreland** · 12-01-2023, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlsLQ9SS

Boost just like trans temp to be used in the same place on a different set of gauges

Ok. All of the letters for BOOST are present on the the stock gauges. I'll work on this in the next day or two.

**pjmoreland** · 12-02-2023, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlsLQ9SS

Boost just like trans temp to be used in the same place on a different set of gauges

I made some BOOST decals. Is this what you had in mind?

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 12-02-2023, 02:56 AM

Yes, that looks good. How much do I need to send?

**pjmoreland** · 12-04-2023, 06:10 PM

All purchased decals have been mailed out. I can make more for anyone who is interested. If you want something different, let me know.

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 12-05-2023, 06:06 PM

First shipment received, they look really good!
Thanks

11-15-2023, 03:37 AM	#1
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,002	Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum I designed these decals because I don't like how the text looks on the reproduction lenses for the 8k tachometer conversion kits. The font is wrong, and the numbers aren't aligned well with the tach. Also, they apply the text and green paint both on the back of the lens, but the green paint was applied to the front of the lens on the originals. This makes the reproduction lenses not light up as well at night. To design these stickers, I scanned an OE 5k tach and vac lens and used CAD software to trace the characters and set the spacing to align with the 8k tach. I borrowed the missing 6, 7 and 8 numbers from a scan of the speedometer. These decals are cut out of adhesive-backed vinyl. Clear transfer tape is applied to the front of the decal to allow the decal to be removed from the white backing and then applied to the lens. Sometimes portions of the decal don't want to stay attached to the transfer tape, which requires firm rubbing of the transfer tape against the decal followed by peeling it off slowly while checking that each character lifts off the backing. The original dummy gauge graphics on the lens must first be removed with a small polishing wheel. I used a cheap one from Harbor Freight on my cordless drill. A quick wipe-down with isopropyl alcohol cleans off the residue. Just don't leave the alcohol on there too long, as it can cloud the surface of the lens. By the way, minor waviness in the surface of the lens is left behind from where the graphics were removed. It is possible to see it a little bit if you get light reflecting at just the right angle. There is a border around each decal that aligns with the circle on the lens. A flat side is provided for setting the orientation. I like to apply a long piece of masking tape to use as a horizontal guide. Don't apply the tape over original text or paint as it may lift off when removing the tape. You've got to be careful not to let the decal touch the lens prematurely as you're aligning it. Hold the lens up to a light so you can see through the decal backing to align it. You can tape down one edge of the sticker while the backing is still on and use the tape as a hinge to set the sticker in place on the back of the lens after removing the backing. https://youtube.com/shorts/QPzylsrfP-w?feature=shared If you have a 5k tachometer already and you want to convert to an 8k, then all you need is one of these 8k decals and the 8k tach. You can buy just the tach from npdlink.com. if you need tach/vac tins, member 70shortfleet can modify your originals. He does amazing work. *EDIT* I also have KPH decals available. 8k Tach Decal $15 mailed 5k Tach Decal $10 mailed 0-160 KPH Decal $20 mailed VACUUM Decal $10 mailed TRANS TEMP Decal $10 mailed BOOST Decal $10 mailed Tilt Shift Indicator Decal $10 mailed Money order or personal check preferred. PayPal accepted, you pay fees Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 06-28-2024 at 06:37 PM.

11-15-2023, 03:38 AM	#2
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,002	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum A couple more photos. Attached Images

11-15-2023, 04:50 AM	#3
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,889	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum Will take one of the 8K tach decals to use with my air pressure lense. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

11-15-2023, 07:32 AM	#4
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum I will take a tach and a vacuum. Send me a PM and I will get you paid. __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

11-15-2023, 10:28 AM	#5
72CSCC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 169	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum Nice work. Great contribution.

11-15-2023, 10:59 AM	#6
29od1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,050	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum I'll take 1 tach and 1 vac. Thanks, David

11-15-2023, 11:03 AM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,002	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum PMs sent

11-16-2023, 12:19 AM	#8
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,163	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum I’ll take one of each __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

11-23-2023, 02:57 AM	#10
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,889	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum Received the tach decal today. Thank you. Try to dig out the cluster that has the lens I am using soon. FWIU I am scheduled to hang Christmas lights this coming weekend. Richard __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

11-23-2023, 02:59 AM	#11
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,002	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum I'm glad it made it to you quickly. Other letters I've sent recently have been taking more than a week to arrive.

11-27-2023, 11:41 PM	#12
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,002	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum I also have km/h decals available. Attached Images

11-28-2023, 09:31 AM	#13
Sixty7kten New Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 12	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum Interested in one of those! PM sent

11-28-2023, 06:43 PM	#14
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,002	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum Here's a TRANS TEMP decal for Sixty7k10 Attached Images

11-30-2023, 08:39 PM	#15
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,163	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum Do you have anymore trans temp decals? __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

12-01-2023, 05:14 PM	#17
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,163	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum Can you do a boost decal? __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.



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12-01-2023, 07:23 PM	#20
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,163	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum Boost just like trans temp to be used in the same place on a different set of gauges __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

12-02-2023, 02:56 AM	#23
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,163	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum Yes, that looks good. How much do I need to send? __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

12-04-2023, 06:10 PM	#24
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,002	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum All purchased decals have been mailed out. I can make more for anyone who is interested. If you want something different, let me know.

12-05-2023, 06:06 PM	#25
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,163	Re: Decals for 8000 RPM Tach and Vacuum First shipment received, they look really good! Thanks __________________ Carl 1971 GMC short bed, (Henry) Options I've added, tilt, ac, 8k tach, Electric speedometer conversion for LS swap, 6.0 with 823 heads and BTR stage 4 truck cam, 4L80e, posi with 3.73 rear end, Power steering and power brakes Lowered 5/7. Frame up build.

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