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centsless · 01-15-2007, 08:21 PM

Here is a pic of my tach/vac dash. I got it all done and in the truck today! I took the needle off of the Camaro tach and replaced it with a speedo needle from another truck dash. What do you all think??
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jsbgump · 01-15-2007, 08:23 PM

Looks good

ghackett1 · 01-15-2007, 08:32 PM

Neat idea using a camaro tach. Looks good!

lytemup454 · 01-15-2007, 08:37 PM

looks cool, i like that you can look down and it's right there instead of having to look around the wheel

Southedisto · 01-15-2007, 09:04 PM

Nice, those tachs look almost as good as the originals.

Sport/Truck · 01-15-2007, 09:25 PM

Very nice. Was it hard wire up? Was the factory wiring already there?
What year Camaro do you get the tachs?
s/t

centsless · 01-15-2007, 09:46 PM

The wiring was easy. I ran one wire to an IGN hot fuse, one to ground, and one to the HEI. It was harder figuring out how to mount it. I drilled a hole in the rear tin and it is mounted there. It is a tach out of a 73-81 Camaro.

s95930 · 01-15-2007, 09:47 PM

I am looking for a tach to do the samething.

cgoodwin · 01-15-2007, 09:57 PM

That looks really good.

Any install pics?

Where did you pick up the tach?

skokie · 01-15-2007, 10:09 PM

Very Nice!!!!

centsless · 01-15-2007, 11:46 PM

I did some parts trading to get the tach dash from a guy locally. I did not do any pics while I built it, I worked on it a few minutes at a time over the last month or so.

68shortstep · 01-15-2007, 11:57 PM

I really like the truck speedo-needle idea. Cool; makes it blend-in better.

To buy a similar tach: Look on Evilbay under "camaro tach dash." They seem to be on there almost all the time. Seem to sell for about $ 20 - 30 or less usually, as a complete dash unit.

Got mine bought about a week or so ago, also with a supposedly functioning clock which will go in the lower gauge row. Came via the big brown truck just yesterday.

Haven't yet unpacked it. Some work ahead for me, too ............

truckminded · 01-16-2007, 04:50 AM

It does look sharp, the needle switch was a nice touch.

Bishops Trucks · 01-16-2007, 05:07 AM

I really like that mod. Fits the style great.

67chevemall · 01-16-2007, 08:36 AM

good job, nice needle idea.

How is the 95 Impala SS treating you? (my favorite car)

sleepyboy · 01-16-2007, 08:44 AM

looks like it belongs there

hvychve · 01-16-2007, 01:49 PM

fits like it belongs.... looks pretty good ,,, and deffinately cheaper than buying aftermarket new..3 hun or so....

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-16-2007, 04:26 PM

That looks real sharp,let's hope it is somewhat accurate (like my original isn't anymore). I may just go with one of those Korean replacements for $96.00.

70c10 · 01-16-2007, 05:35 PM

Nice job Bob!. There was an article awhile back in FAQ on installing a Camaro tach for those interested. I have done a few myself.

msgross · 01-16-2007, 05:46 PM

looks good...let me know if you run accross another vac gauge. I'm holding out until I strike gold in the junkyard...

centsless · 01-16-2007, 07:25 PM

Thanks everyone! 67chevemall, The SS RULES !! I have had a lot of cars, and the 95 SS is one of my favorites! The look on the kids faces is great when you dust their ricer with a four door!!! Mine was a total loss car and I rebuilt it. And Mike, Your Colts ripped my Ravens a new one Saturday....

msgross · 01-16-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by centsless

And Mike, Your Colts ripped my Ravens a new one Saturday....

sure did...those damn Pats are always in our way though....makes for good rivalry...

67chevemall · 01-17-2007, 09:26 AM

Da Bears! lol

724x4a/cchevy · 01-18-2007, 12:43 AM

Looks even better with white overlays

I painted the bulbs with green stained glass spray paint and the gauges glow green at night. Very COOL! and pretty cheap too. I got them from durangedesigns.com for 20 bucks the camaro tach overlay was an extra couple bucks I really like your idea of using the speedo needle too, wish i had thought about that when i built my cluster. if i ever have problems with it, im definately going to swap it out. Durangedsigns also includes an overlay for the a/c controls. That i know of they dont have a heater overlay though.

see ten · 01-18-2007, 01:02 PM

I painted all my needles at the same time, I think they match pretty good and most guys never notice that the tach isn't stock. And just a tip, the 70-77? tachs are somewhat easier to mount due to the circuit board being smaller and not being secured to the tach itself. The face looks just the same but the needles are different.

01-15-2007, 08:21 PM	#1
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Got my tach done today!! Here is a pic of my tach/vac dash. I got it all done and in the truck today! I took the needle off of the Camaro tach and replaced it with a speedo needle from another truck dash. What do you all think?? Attachment 237408 Attachment 237409 Attachment 237410 __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board Last edited by centsless; 10-04-2007 at 08:46 PM.

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centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Got my tach done today!! The wiring was easy. I ran one wire to an IGN hot fuse, one to ground, and one to the HEI. It was harder figuring out how to mount it. I drilled a hole in the rear tin and it is mounted there. It is a tach out of a 73-81 Camaro. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board Last edited by centsless; 01-15-2007 at 09:46 PM.

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centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Got my tach done today!! I did some parts trading to get the tach dash from a guy locally. I did not do any pics while I built it, I worked on it a few minutes at a time over the last month or so. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

01-15-2007, 11:57 PM	#12
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Got my tach done today!! I really like the truck speedo-needle idea. Cool; makes it blend-in better. To buy a similar tach: Look on Evilbay under "camaro tach dash." They seem to be on there almost all the time. Seem to sell for about $ 20 - 30 or less usually, as a complete dash unit. Got mine bought about a week or so ago, also with a supposedly functioning clock which will go in the lower gauge row. Came via the big brown truck just yesterday. Haven't yet unpacked it. Some work ahead for me, too ............

01-16-2007, 04:50 AM	#13
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centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Got my tach done today!! Thanks everyone! 67chevemall, The SS RULES !! I have had a lot of cars, and the 95 SS is one of my favorites! The look on the kids faces is great when you dust their ricer with a four door!!! Mine was a total loss car and I rebuilt it. And Mike, Your Colts ripped my Ravens a new one Saturday.... __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

01-17-2007, 09:26 AM	#23
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