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allengator · 12-30-2010, 04:14 PM

Is this a 79-80 tach cluster??

Looking for one for my 1980, but want to make sure this one is "AS ADVERTISED"

Matt Man · 12-30-2010, 04:19 PM

i think thats for a 81+ truck the speedo only goes to 85.

allengator · 12-30-2010, 04:43 PM

you may be right!
according to this...
http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...achometers.htm

it isnt a 79-80

allengator · 12-30-2010, 04:45 PM

OH wait...
that pic for a 1980 one is in KPH!
that would be 85 mph...

RandyP · 12-30-2010, 04:46 PM

Somewhere in 79 is when the 85mph speedo came in to play, for sure in 80. I'd say it is out of an 80 model though, sorta rare to find those really. Would be plug and play all the way up to an 85, 86 with some work on the electronics and stuff if I recall.

**tkeduk8r** · 12-30-2010, 04:53 PM

I second randyp!!!! As a former owner of a 1980 K5 that is correct for 80...
--Mike

Jonboy · 12-30-2010, 05:46 PM

My 79 had the 85 MPH one as well. Personally, I like the font on the earlier clusters better. I would be a little leary of the fuel gauge on that one.

motornut · 12-30-2010, 11:09 PM

I'd like one eventually,but for reference this is mine from the 78 jimmy

12-30-2010, 04:14 PM	#1
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	is this a 79-80 tach cluster??? Is this a 79-80 tach cluster?? Looking for one for my 1980, but want to make sure this one is "AS ADVERTISED" Attached Images __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-30-2010, 04:19 PM	#2
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: is this a 79-80 tach cluster??? i think thats for a 81+ truck the speedo only goes to 85. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

12-30-2010, 04:43 PM	#3
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: is this a 79-80 tach cluster??? you may be right! according to this... http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...achometers.htm it isnt a 79-80 __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-30-2010, 04:45 PM	#4
allengator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 596	Re: is this a 79-80 tach cluster??? OH wait... that pic for a 1980 one is in KPH! that would be 85 mph... __________________ Allengator Outta the Blue (my band - available for hire in the DFW area!) 1980 Chevy SWB Pickup (build thread) 1951 Chevy Sedan Delivery 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2011 Harley Davidson Street Glide 2018 Silverado Z71 Crew Cab

12-30-2010, 04:46 PM	#5
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: is this a 79-80 tach cluster??? Somewhere in 79 is when the 85mph speedo came in to play, for sure in 80. I'd say it is out of an 80 model though, sorta rare to find those really. Would be plug and play all the way up to an 85, 86 with some work on the electronics and stuff if I recall. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

12-30-2010, 04:53 PM	#6
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: is this a 79-80 tach cluster??? I second randyp!!!! As a former owner of a 1980 K5 that is correct for 80... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

12-30-2010, 05:46 PM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: is this a 79-80 tach cluster??? My 79 had the 85 MPH one as well. Personally, I like the font on the earlier clusters better. I would be a little leary of the fuel gauge on that one. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-30-2010, 11:09 PM	#8
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: is this a 79-80 tach cluster??? I'd like one eventually,but for reference this is mine from the 78 jimmy Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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