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want to install a higher RPM tach in dash as i want to be able to get reading above 5K. i know a '70-'81 camaro tach will go right in, but was wanting to know if there was an aftermarket one that could be installed behind the lens WITHOUT CUTTING A HOLE in the lens, possibly with a shift light. anybody????? pics?????
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its all about the +6 inches
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It can be done, but you'll still have to cut a hole in the metal behinde the lens. Plus, now you'll be looking through 2 layers of scratched plastic.
------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio |
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i did this too my dash, and ive only got one lens. the original.. i took apart the tach to do it. if you want info ill ind out all the tach specs and everythign and make some instructions
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forogt the pic
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Got 20's????
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I have one for sale if your interested.
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Blue_71, I would be interested in the specifics of this swap. I've got the info on the camaro swap, but would like your info also, then see which I want to go with.
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Blue_71
What are you useing to post pictures? I cant seem to post anything with that ease Sorry about topic change ------------------ Steve's 70 CST Soon to have a BB
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Blue_71 I would be really interested in the instructons for that mod and what kind of tach it was. that looks great!!!
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this is a SunPro Tach that you can get at the Discount Auto Parts, i just had to take the lense off it and use the stock lense on the truck.
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HvyChvy,
Your picture puzzled me. Why is your gearshift indicator showing Park on the right side? What am I missing? ------------------ 2001 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax, Allison, 4WD, Love it 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2WD Short/Step Side. In process of frame off restoration
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And it appears Rip was in gear when he took his picture. Don't let your foot off the brake!
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What size of tachs are you guys using in there? What size fits best?
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its all about the +6 inches
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LOL, I noticed the gear indicater too!
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tach size would be great to know. any mods needed to metal case to make it fit????
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LMN8R---will type it up and email to you
1970 CST Short Wide--- http://www.picturetrail.com when you get the properties for the picture, it will have a .ptp on it. erase that and put .jpg and you can post. Texnician01---will email you too Repo1--- not sure about the other guys but i used a 3 3/4" which was a little too small, 4" would have been better mark25--- i completly did away with the metal case [This message has been edited by Blue_71 (edited April 10, 2002).]
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We have used both the Camaro and Sun Super II tachs. Any 3 3/4" tach will fit.
The Camaro tach fits nicely into the dash metal housing. Have to cut two holes, the front metal cover (round) and the rear metal cover (to match the Camaro tach). The trick is to get the tach centered in these two metal covers. The stock plactic, printed circuit can be used without any modifications. To wire the Camaro tach, (-) black wire to a ground (screw) location on the rear metal cover and printed circuit, (+) red wire to ign normally-on or to the fuse panel - unfused (use a 10amp inline fuse), green wire to coil or HEI - tach. The Camaro tach has no provision for a light. The Sun tach requires, considerable more installation. ------------------ 72 Cheyenne Super, Fleetside, Shortbed, Original Owner Northern Calif
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Tried to upload a pic, use below link
http://communities.msn.com/c8nriaul5...Pics/DASH2.JPG ------------------ 72 Cheyenne Super, Fleetside, Shortbed, Original Owner Northern Calif [This message has been edited by JW (edited April 17, 2002).]
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Slowly getting CRSS...
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the shift indicator is just sitting on the column. the pic was right after i finished putting everything in.
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Hey HvyChevy454 what is the exact color of your orange truck i really like that color. I am trying to find the right color to paint my truck.
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