Question for those with Tachs installed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigRed · 10-22-2003, 04:11 PM

I bought a Summit tach and am trying to figure the best place to mount it. I've seen some on the dash in the corner by the speaker and some on the column. For the ones in the corner on the dash, is it in the way of the inspection/registration sticker?

What are your thoughts?

Thanks!

ocbaud · 10-22-2003, 04:36 PM

mine would be in the way of the sticker, but i dont have inspections here

i put my tach in the corner because i'll be replacing the dash anyway. its just a cover on it now.

BigRed · 10-22-2003, 04:41 PM

I did notice yours Eric. I like the way it looks it just appeared like when the sticker has to be replaced on mine, that position might be in the way. Plus, not sure if I want to screw into my dash because mine is in good shape.

ocbaud · 10-22-2003, 05:02 PM

yeah, if you put it there, it WOULD be in the way. and like i said, it doesnt matter to me about the holes right now since i'm replacing the dash anyways. i'll probably set up my dash the way mike has his

PHOENIX · 10-22-2003, 05:57 PM

If I was to mount a non-in dash tach I would mount it to the top of the column or slightly off to the side on the column.
Easy to see there and doesnt stick out as much as a on dash mounted tach.

**swervin ervin** · 10-22-2003, 06:39 PM

Trouble with mounting tachs on the column of an auto column shifted truck is the tach will spin when you move the shifter. There's not enough room to mount it to where it wouldn't move. No way am I mounting a tach on my dash either.

I know of the perfect place for it.

I need to start fixing all you guys gauges like mine. I could make a pretty good living.

Seriously, I have thought about it. I wonder if I could sell completed gauge bezels on ebay.

PHOENIX · 10-22-2003, 06:43 PM

Damn auto's always causin' problems

87Silvy · 10-22-2003, 07:09 PM

As a temporary mounting place, I have mine at the very top of the cab pillar, right under the visor, yet I can't use the visor now.....

bigblock73 · 10-22-2003, 07:30 PM

What is an inspection sticker??!

Mike, you CAN mount them on the column of an automatic equipped truck, here is a pic of the tach in the Woody, I also had this tach in Yeller...both automatic trucks. There isn't much room, but it can be done without any problems.

-Jeff

Also Mike, I doubt it would be financially beneficial to produce them...unless you sold them without the gauges. Not only that, but you have a unique and sweet setup...do you really want more of them out there?

bigblock73 · 10-22-2003, 07:31 PM

in this pic, you can see the moving part of the column just behind the mounting strap...

*rage'nrat638* · 10-22-2003, 08:32 PM

heres mine

Prerunner1982 · 10-22-2003, 08:52 PM

mine is in the same place as bigblock73's and it doesnt move, now you cant move your wheel up much, but i never moved mine to get out anyways. set mine slightly to the right just covers up the idiot lights...

cochino12 · 10-22-2003, 09:14 PM

how big is the tach? will it fit like this?

BigRed · 10-22-2003, 09:40 PM

Thanks guys! I like it on the column because it can be seen well and you can't see it from the outside of the truck. I don't have a mounting strap (didn't come with one), so I'll have to find something that will work. That's about the only obvious place to put it since it's so big. Yeah Cochino12, mine's way too big to put there.

apstguy · 10-22-2003, 11:53 PM

Here is mine. Seems like you would kick it or bump it, but I haven't ever.

TIMSPEED · 10-23-2003, 12:03 AM

Mine's in the same place as Jeff's. It's a 3.75" Autometer AutoGuage that I picked up for $70.

*1FaastC10* · 10-23-2003, 09:30 AM

hey Mark, you forgot to install the rest of your guages in the dash!

Prerunner1982 · 10-23-2003, 05:57 PM

bigred... mounting strap=2 screw type hose clamps put together..

bigblock73 · 10-23-2003, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prerunner1982
bigred... mounting strap=2 screw type hose clamps put together..

Or one big one from Home Depot or Menards...and you can paint it black to blend with the column.

-Jeff

79BIG10 · 10-23-2003, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bigblock73

Or one big one from HOME DEPOT and you can paint it black to blend with the column.

-Jeff

That looks better now

Sorry had to plug work

Scott- Look in the dryer vent sections at HD. You probably need a 4" diameter dryer hose clamp.

BigRed · 10-24-2003, 12:08 AM

LOL I actually had already bought one at O'Reilly's before I read this but thanks for the help!!

chargedstang89 · 10-24-2003, 08:48 AM

mine is on my column, but it's only a 2.75" tach. Looks good, is out of the way of all of my gauges, and i mounted it with the screw that came with it. It's only a $30 sunpro tach, but it matches the inside of my truck and it looks really good. I have tilt wheel & everything works fine. I'll take a pic of it later today when I get home from work.

**68 Stepside** · 10-24-2003, 08:14 PM

A friend of mine actually mounted his on the shifter housing. When in drive, it was dead center, like Jeff's. When in park, it was of course tilted over to the left. It worked well, he had it that way for years. Just something else to think about....

10-22-2003, 04:11 PM	#1
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Question for those with Tachs installed I bought a Summit tach and am trying to figure the best place to mount it. I've seen some on the dash in the corner by the speaker and some on the column. For the ones in the corner on the dash, is it in the way of the inspection/registration sticker? What are your thoughts? Thanks! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

10-22-2003, 04:41 PM	#3
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I did notice yours Eric. I like the way it looks it just appeared like when the sticker has to be replaced on mine, that position might be in the way. Plus, not sure if I want to screw into my dash because mine is in good shape. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

10-22-2003, 05:57 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	If I was to mount a non-in dash tach I would mount it to the top of the column or slightly off to the side on the column. Easy to see there and doesnt stick out as much as a on dash mounted tach. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

10-22-2003, 06:39 PM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Trouble with mounting tachs on the column of an auto column shifted truck is the tach will spin when you move the shifter. There's not enough room to mount it to where it wouldn't move. No way am I mounting a tach on my dash either. I know of the perfect place for it. I need to start fixing all you guys gauges like mine. I could make a pretty good living. Seriously, I have thought about it. I wonder if I could sell completed gauge bezels on ebay. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

10-22-2003, 06:43 PM	#7
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Damn auto's always causin' problems __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

10-22-2003, 04:36 PM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	mine would be in the way of the sticker, but i dont have inspections here i put my tach in the corner because i'll be replacing the dash anyway. its just a cover on it now.

10-22-2003, 05:02 PM	#4
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	yeah, if you put it there, it WOULD be in the way. and like i said, it doesnt matter to me about the holes right now since i'm replacing the dash anyways. i'll probably set up my dash the way mike has his

10-22-2003, 07:09 PM	#8
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	As a temporary mounting place, I have mine at the very top of the cab pillar, right under the visor, yet I can't use the visor now..... __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

10-22-2003, 07:30 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	What is an inspection sticker??! Mike, you CAN mount them on the column of an automatic equipped truck, here is a pic of the tach in the Woody, I also had this tach in Yeller...both automatic trucks. There isn't much room, but it can be done without any problems. -Jeff Also Mike, I doubt it would be financially beneficial to produce them...unless you sold them without the gauges. Not only that, but you have a unique and sweet setup...do you really want more of them out there? Attached Images

10-22-2003, 07:31 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	in this pic, you can see the moving part of the column just behind the mounting strap... Attached Images

10-22-2003, 08:32 PM	#11
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	heres mine Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:08 AM.

10-22-2003, 08:52 PM	#12
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	mine is in the same place as bigblock73's and it doesnt move, now you cant move your wheel up much, but i never moved mine to get out anyways. set mine slightly to the right just covers up the idiot lights... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-22-2003, 09:14 PM	#13
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	how big is the tach? will it fit like this? Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

10-22-2003, 09:40 PM	#14
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Thanks guys! I like it on the column because it can be seen well and you can't see it from the outside of the truck. I don't have a mounting strap (didn't come with one), so I'll have to find something that will work. That's about the only obvious place to put it since it's so big. Yeah Cochino12, mine's way too big to put there. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

10-22-2003, 11:53 PM	#15
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Here is mine. Seems like you would kick it or bump it, but I haven't ever. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32



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10-23-2003, 12:03 AM	#16
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Mine's in the same place as Jeff's. It's a 3.75" Autometer AutoGuage that I picked up for $70. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

10-23-2003, 09:30 AM	#17
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	hey Mark, you forgot to install the rest of your guages in the dash!

10-23-2003, 05:57 PM	#18
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	bigred... mounting strap=2 screw type hose clamps put together.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-24-2003, 12:08 AM	#21
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	LOL I actually had already bought one at O'Reilly's before I read this but thanks for the help!! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

10-24-2003, 08:48 AM	#22
chargedstang89 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 90	mine is on my column, but it's only a 2.75" tach. Looks good, is out of the way of all of my gauges, and i mounted it with the screw that came with it. It's only a $30 sunpro tach, but it matches the inside of my truck and it looks really good. I have tilt wheel & everything works fine. I'll take a pic of it later today when I get home from work.

10-24-2003, 08:14 PM	#23
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	A friend of mine actually mounted his on the shifter housing. When in drive, it was dead center, like Jeff's. When in park, it was of course tilted over to the left. It worked well, he had it that way for years. Just something else to think about.... __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

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