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7tee · 03-27-2015, 08:54 AM

Would like to see some pics of steering column mounted tachs and how to attach them. I've been getting the itch to get one...thanks Ed

Swar · 03-27-2015, 09:02 AM

I attached mine with a hose clamp. Kind of a for now thing, but it doesn't look bad.

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-27-2015, 09:05 AM

Here's mine...

Possmguts · 03-27-2015, 09:13 AM

They just come with a big hose clamp... its not a pretty setup... but it works I guess.

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-27-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

They just come with a big hose clamp... its not a pretty setup... but it works I guess.

Yeah it's pretty crappy. But I like it because it's just how someone would've slapped one on it back in the 70's or something. I had originally purchased an old 70's sun tach but it didn't work. So I bought a brand new sunpro. It looks mostly the same. I could've swapped the internals into the old housing but I didn't feel like possibly ending up with 2 bad tachs LOL

Possmguts · 03-27-2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

Yeah it's pretty crappy. But I like it because it's just how someone would've slapped one on it back in the 70's or something. I had originally purchased an old 70's sun tach but it didn't work. So I bought a brand new sunpro. It looks mostly the same. I could've swapped the internals into the old housing but I didn't feel like possibly ending up with 2 bad tachs LOL

I yanked the one I had in mine. The new carrier will have a tach in it. I didnt want to re-use it on a new column because of how they scratch it up and covers the center of the cluster where the turn signals and warning lights are. If I had to do an add on I would rather dash mount it or maybe mount it on the windshield pillar. One would think that after all the years they have been making them they would have come up with a better mounting system by now.

zibs71 · 03-27-2015, 09:58 AM

Heres where I put mine

zibs71

**bigmac73** · 03-27-2015, 12:45 PM

why would you guys just not do a upgrade to a OEM style in dash tach, it does not take long to install one

Swar · 03-27-2015, 12:55 PM

I'm personally not a fan of the stock tach. The double digits look weird. That's just me though. I'd like to find a retro looking tach to fit in the dash eventually.

Possmguts · 03-27-2015, 12:59 PM

Personally Im going with this setup except Ill be using the full sweep gauges instead.

justin4260 · 03-27-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

Personally Im going with this setup except Ill be using the full sweep gauges instead.

were did you get that? how much was it?

Possmguts · 03-27-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by justin4260

were did you get that? how much was it?

You can buy the full setup or piece it together for a few bucks less.
The full sweep gauges and the carrier is costing me about 1100 bucks I think all said and done.

Ebay the c10 gauge cluster and they come up with all different gauge packages.

justin4260 · 03-27-2015, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

You can buy the full setup or piece it together for a few bucks less.
The full sweep gauges and the carrier is costing me about 1100 bucks I think all said and done.

Ebay the c10 gauge cluster and they come up with all different gauge packages.

holy crap $1100 for a gauge cluster? it better be really carbon fiber and silver gauges lol

Possmguts · 03-27-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by justin4260

holy crap $1100 for a gauge cluster? it better be really carbon fiber and silver gauges lol

it depends on the gauges you choose... the ones Im doing just happen to be that much. The carrier is only like 30 bucks

Hell, Im putting thousands and thousands in every other part... so what not in the dash too?

**michael bustamante** · 03-27-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmac73

why would you guys just not do a upgrade to a OEM style in dash tach, it does not take long to install one

cost.

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-27-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

I yanked the one I had in mine. The new carrier will have a tach in it. I didnt want to re-use it on a new column because of how they scratch it up and covers the center of the cluster where the turn signals and warning lights are. If I had to do an add on I would rather dash mount it or maybe mount it on the windshield pillar. One would think that after all the years they have been making them they would have come up with a better mounting system by now.

From the drivers seat mine doesn't obstruct anything. It only blocks the hole where a tach would be in the cluster.

**bigmac73** · 03-27-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Possmguts

You can buy the full setup or piece it together for a few bucks less.
The full sweep gauges and the carrier is costing me about 1100 bucks I think all said and done.

Ebay the c10 gauge cluster and they come up with all different gauge packages.

if you are going to spend that kind of cash at least go with these guys and not some EBAY stuff, plus that carbon fiber gauge panel looks weird

http://shop.classicinstruments.com/1...-truck-package

7tee · 03-27-2015, 03:25 PM

Thanks guys for your suggestions and ideas, man there's a bunch of nice rides out there...

sKnNyPpY · 03-27-2015, 04:33 PM

Cheap and easy, used Advance Auto's online discount and picked up in store...until I restore my gauges and add factory tach.

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03-27-2015, 08:54 AM	#1
7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Tach location... Would like to see some pics of steering column mounted tachs and how to attach them. I've been getting the itch to get one...thanks Ed

03-27-2015, 09:02 AM	#2
Swar Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Matamoras, PA Posts: 397	Re: Tach location... I attached mine with a hose clamp. Kind of a for now thing, but it doesn't look bad. Attached Images

03-27-2015, 09:13 AM	#4
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: Tach location... They just come with a big hose clamp... its not a pretty setup... but it works I guess. __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

03-27-2015, 09:58 AM	#7
zibs71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 132	Re: Tach location... Heres where I put mine zibs71 Attached Images Last edited by zibs71; 03-27-2015 at 10:00 AM. Reason: wrong pix

03-27-2015, 12:45 PM	#8
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Tach location... why would you guys just not do a upgrade to a OEM style in dash tach, it does not take long to install one __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

03-27-2015, 09:05 AM	#3
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Tach location... Here's mine... Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

03-27-2015, 12:55 PM	#9
Swar Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Matamoras, PA Posts: 397	Re: Tach location... I'm personally not a fan of the stock tach. The double digits look weird. That's just me though. I'd like to find a retro looking tach to fit in the dash eventually.

03-27-2015, 12:59 PM	#10
Possmguts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Columbiana Ohio Posts: 1,210	Re: Tach location... Personally Im going with this setup except Ill be using the full sweep gauges instead. Attached Images __________________ "Hey... its only time and money right? Just do it." 67 Short Bed under major construction http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=651356&page=8

03-27-2015, 03:25 PM	#18
7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Re: Tach location... Thanks guys for your suggestions and ideas, man there's a bunch of nice rides out there...

03-27-2015, 04:33 PM	#19
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Tach location... Cheap and easy, used Advance Auto's online discount and picked up in store...until I restore my gauges and add factory tach. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens



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