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VA72C10 · 07-07-2011, 02:49 PM

this one still available....waiting on parts for the others...

VA72C10 · 07-13-2011, 12:46 PM

ttt

tabarcus · 07-13-2011, 01:28 PM

Jonathan, Are your tach consoles tested and what kind of guarantee are you providing?

VA72C10 · 07-13-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tabarcus

Jonathan, Are your tach consoles tested and what kind of guarantee are you providing?

All that I have now have been tested or are brand new tachs. I however, cannot offer a guarantee because too many people hook them up wrong or have electrical issues on their truck and fry their tachs...The manufacturers are the same on the new tachs (no guarantee)

The biggest thing is making sure you have a good ground for your dash. And then properly hooking up the power and signal portion of the tach. I always ground my tach separately also although the factory didn't....I just would rather be safer than sorry...

VA72C10 · 07-16-2011, 02:38 AM

still have this...

has a better lense on it now but I don't have a working camera at the moment....

VA72C10 · 07-16-2011, 03:58 PM

ttt

slick copper · 07-17-2011, 08:43 PM

Hey! Wondering how much a 67 w/choke, no tach, and white face gauges would cost me?

VA72C10 · 07-17-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by slick copper

Hey! Wondering how much a 67 w/choke, no tach, and white face gauges would cost me?

I don't have any extra non-tach setups right now (robbed them all for my tachs

) There is a guy on ebay who sells them for 199 buy it now often which is actually a really good deal for all the work and parts he puts into it. Just a new printed circuit, a bezel, and the overlays cost 130-150...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RESTO...item3cb9e2b0c2

slick copper · 07-17-2011, 10:26 PM

Thanks! Wanting white faces for my truck. Does those tach work on a straight six?

VA72C10 · 07-17-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by slick copper

Thanks! Wanting white faces for my truck. Does those tach work on a straight six?

There are actually tachs for the 6 which are pretty rare. All of my tachs are 8cyl right now. If you want I can keep an eye out for you for a tach that would work.

slick copper · 07-17-2011, 11:16 PM

If it's not too much trouble. I wouldn't even know where to start. I'm using a Sunpro one right now, mounted to the steering column with a hose clamp!

VA72C10 · 07-25-2011, 12:07 AM

ttt (still looking for a 6cyl tach too

)

slick copper · 07-25-2011, 12:14 AM

Cool! TTT!!!!!

fastcam1 · 07-25-2011, 01:18 AM

Do have any pics of the white faced gauges? Curious to see what they look like thanks
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VA72C10 · 07-25-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fastcam1

Do have any pics of the white faced gauges? Curious to see what they look like thanks
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Sorry, I don't have any finished up yet...

I am trying to work out a way to do the lettering in black. I don't like them with the factory green letters...

slick copper · 07-26-2011, 05:29 AM

Have you seen the kits on Ebay? They're nice. He has the black lettering kits. I'll probably get my stuff from them. Just do a search on 67 chevy truck gauges. Hope that helps!

VA72C10 · 07-26-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by slick copper

Have you seen the kits on Ebay? They're nice. He has the black lettering kits. I'll probably get my stuff from them. Just do a search on 67 chevy truck gauges. Hope that helps!

Is this the one you're thinking of?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...item19c76ecfd4

My problem with this is the lettering on the lense....

I'm referring to one that looks like this that the guy actually had letters custom made but he applies them to the inner tin (and won't sell them to me since he's selling these complete on ebay

:

fastcam1 · 07-26-2011, 11:47 AM

I read somewhere that you can't use the factory tach with an hei any truth to this?
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VA72C10 · 07-26-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastcam1

I read somewhere that you can't use the factory tach with an hei any truth to this?
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some aftermarket tachs have an issue with the HEI signal. But factory tachs do work with HEI. They aren't always extremely accurate, but they never were honestly that accurate...

Some have installed a signal filter on the wire from the HEI to the tach, but I know many on here who have had a factory tach hooked up to HEI for years with no issues...

fastcam1 · 07-26-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

some aftermarket tachs have an issue with the HEI signal. But factory tachs do work with HEI. They aren't always extremely accurate, but they never were honestly that accurate...

Some have installed a signal filter on the wire from the HEI to the tach, but I know many on here who have had a factory tach hooked up to HEI for years with no issues...

Good to know
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slick copper · 07-27-2011, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Is this the one you're thinking of?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-...item19c76ecfd4

My problem with this is the lettering on the lense....

I'm referring to one that looks like this that the guy actually had letters custom made but he applies them to the inner tin (and won't sell them to me since he's selling these complete on ebay

:

Ok, I looked again and the one I'm talking about (not sure if it's the same guy or not) has the lense and black letters kit for sale for $50 here's a link if you wanna check 'em out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

VA72C10 · 07-27-2011, 03:10 PM

Thanks man, that's just what I'm looking for! I'm going to get a couple and experiment on which way they look better with the lighting (on the lense or on the tin) Thanks again!!!

slick copper · 07-27-2011, 03:15 PM

Glad to help!!!!!

VA72C10 · 08-02-2011, 03:20 AM

ttt

Livrat · 08-02-2011, 12:08 PM

Jonathon,
Just an FYI.
the direct website for the gauge overlays is:
http://www.whitegauges.net/

The gauge overlays come in a variety of colors, (only the white ones are $20) It is a challenge to find a white spray paint for the inner tin that matches exactly without having a custom mix.
Note of caution is if you get the black overlays the lettering is bright white and not the factory "off green"
I did email them and they said that they could have the correct green manufactured.
The lens kit ($50) comes as a new piece of blank plexiglass and vinyl overlays that covers the entire lens, I am not overly fond of it as you can see it if you look closely, sort of a "mottled" look instead of very clear.
The kit does comes with most gauge lens overlays with the exception of an "air pressure"

07-07-2011, 02:49 PM	#26
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! this one still available....waiting on parts for the others... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-13-2011, 12:46 PM	#27
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07-13-2011, 01:28 PM	#28
tabarcus 72ChevyStep Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 545	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! Jonathan, Are your tach consoles tested and what kind of guarantee are you providing?

07-16-2011, 02:38 AM	#30
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! still have this... has a better lense on it now but I don't have a working camera at the moment.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-16-2011, 03:58 PM	#31
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! ttt __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-17-2011, 08:43 PM	#32
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! Hey! Wondering how much a 67 w/choke, no tach, and white face gauges would cost me? __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

07-17-2011, 10:26 PM	#34
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! Thanks! Wanting white faces for my truck. Does those tach work on a straight six? __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

07-17-2011, 11:16 PM	#36
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! If it's not too much trouble. I wouldn't even know where to start. I'm using a Sunpro one right now, mounted to the steering column with a hose clamp! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

07-25-2011, 12:07 AM	#37
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! ttt (still looking for a 6cyl tach too ) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-25-2011, 12:14 AM	#38
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! Cool! TTT!!!!! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

07-25-2011, 01:18 AM	#39
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! Do have any pics of the white faced gauges? Curious to see what they look like thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 SWB Custom "JANE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554024 Northwest C10's http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Norhtwestc10s/ Cameron sparks

07-26-2011, 05:29 AM	#41
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! Have you seen the kits on Ebay? They're nice. He has the black lettering kits. I'll probably get my stuff from them. Just do a search on 67 chevy truck gauges. Hope that helps! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

07-26-2011, 11:47 AM	#43
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! I read somewhere that you can't use the factory tach with an hei any truth to this? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 SWB Custom "JANE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554024 Northwest C10's http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Norhtwestc10s/ Cameron sparks

07-27-2011, 03:10 PM	#47
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! Thanks man, that's just what I'm looking for! I'm going to get a couple and experiment on which way they look better with the lighting (on the lense or on the tin) Thanks again!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-27-2011, 03:15 PM	#48
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! Glad to help!!!!! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402



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08-02-2011, 03:20 AM	#49
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! ttt __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-02-2011, 12:08 PM	#50
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Very nice Tach Dash! Jonathon, Just an FYI. the direct website for the gauge overlays is: http://www.whitegauges.net/ The gauge overlays come in a variety of colors, (only the white ones are $20) It is a challenge to find a white spray paint for the inner tin that matches exactly without having a custom mix. Note of caution is if you get the black overlays the lettering is bright white and not the factory "off green" I did email them and they said that they could have the correct green manufactured. The lens kit ($50) comes as a new piece of blank plexiglass and vinyl overlays that covers the entire lens, I am not overly fond of it as you can see it if you look closely, sort of a "mottled" look instead of very clear. The kit does comes with most gauge lens overlays with the exception of an "air pressure" Attached Images

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