Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*highperf4x4* · 10-06-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Here's one I have been working on:

Now what is that tach out of ?

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-06-2009, 01:01 PM

It's out of the same years of camaros.

myoldchevytruck · 10-06-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Now what is that tach out of ?

Trevor, that is looking real good. Thanks for the Picture. Yeah, it's out of a 70-81 Camaro

myoldchevytruck · 10-06-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

This is one mod that I have gone back and forward 100 times between just doing all my gauges with a new bezel to autometers or just keeping mine and adding the camaro tach...so I am suscribing as well..

Albert, I'll be getting mine done in the next month or so. When I get it done, i'll call you. Either you stop by or i'll come down to the dealership to see you. Harry

*highperf4x4* · 10-06-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

It's out of the same years of camaros.

Something is different. The markings on the dial look more like the factory gauges in these trucks but the other tachs pictured in this thread don't. What's the difference? Like which camaros would have that dial?

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-06-2009, 08:23 PM

Haha, this did come out of a late 70's camaro, but I have done some things to make it "look" like it belongs in a truck dash. I don't know what years had the black raised center circle as opposed to other camaro year tachs. I pulled the tachometer from a junkyard and tested it and decided to go crazy. Trevor

*highperf4x4* · 10-06-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Haha, this did come out of a late 70's camaro, but I have done some things to make it "look" like it belongs in a truck dash. I don't know what years had the black raised center circle as opposed to other camaro year tachs. I pulled the tachometer from a junkyard and tested it and decided to go crazy. Trevor

I'd like to find one like yours.......... and know what you did to it.

386kustoms · 11-28-2009, 10:10 PM

i just did mine and it looks great. question though does the 12v wire go to constant or key on power? i have it hooked up to key on power and when i shut the truck off the tach jumps to about 2500

profe56 · 11-29-2009, 01:03 AM

I did buy this tach on thanksgiving day from a Pontiac Trans Am or firebir 86-87 for $2.50 junkyard . on the following days, I´ll be working on this project

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8436/1128092037.jpg

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/4751/1128092038.jpg

292farmer · 11-29-2009, 09:38 AM

i have a six cylinder in my truck will any 70-80 camaro work? or do i need to found one that was originally equipped to a 6 cyl? thanks im def. hoping to do this they look great in the pics

*highperf4x4* · 11-29-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 292farmer

i have a six cylinder in my truck will any 70-80 camaro work? or do i need to found one that was originally equipped to a 6 cyl? thanks im def. hoping to do this they look great in the pics

You'll need a tach for a six cylinder.

KMACD71 · 11-29-2009, 09:27 PM

For those who have done this, are these tachs accurate ? Just curious as I may do this before I put my gauge panel back in.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-29-2009, 10:58 PM

They should be accurate as long as they are hooked up correct.

386kustoms · 11-30-2009, 08:31 AM

still wondering if the 12v is constant or key on?

*highperf4x4* · 11-30-2009, 11:36 AM

it should be switched, not constant

10-06-2009, 01:01 PM	#27
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters It's out of the same years of camaros. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

10-06-2009, 08:23 PM	#31
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters Haha, this did come out of a late 70's camaro, but I have done some things to make it "look" like it belongs in a truck dash. I don't know what years had the black raised center circle as opposed to other camaro year tachs. I pulled the tachometer from a junkyard and tested it and decided to go crazy. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-28-2009, 10:10 PM	#33
386kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: deland florida Posts: 117	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters i just did mine and it looks great. question though does the 12v wire go to constant or key on power? i have it hooked up to key on power and when i shut the truck off the tach jumps to about 2500

11-29-2009, 01:03 AM	#34
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters I did buy this tach on thanksgiving day from a Pontiac Trans Am or firebir 86-87 for $2.50 junkyard . on the following days, I´ll be working on this project http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8436/1128092037.jpg http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/4751/1128092038.jpg

11-29-2009, 09:38 AM	#35
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters i have a six cylinder in my truck will any 70-80 camaro work? or do i need to found one that was originally equipped to a 6 cyl? thanks im def. hoping to do this they look great in the pics

11-29-2009, 09:27 PM	#37
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters For those who have done this, are these tachs accurate ? Just curious as I may do this before I put my gauge panel back in.

11-29-2009, 10:58 PM	#38
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters They should be accurate as long as they are hooked up correct. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-30-2009, 08:31 AM	#39
386kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: deland florida Posts: 117	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters still wondering if the 12v is constant or key on?

11-30-2009, 11:36 AM	#40
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters it should be switched, not constant



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