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cmax87v3500 · 02-13-2013, 02:47 AM

i always buy a autometer street tach, then hang it from the dash pad right in between the speed and gas gauges. it cuts off a little of your speedo and gas guage, but not enough to make it matter, like above 70 on the speedo and below a 1/8th tanks on the gas (depending on how you are sitting) and i think, its the cleanest looking way to do a aftermarket tach.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-13-2013, 03:45 AM

Don't think I posted my sunpro's.

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bigguns · 03-13-2013, 02:00 AM

I went with the Auto Meter Gauges they work great
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badpontiacs · 02-13-2013, 09:31 PM

I mounted mine down low, I can see it very well. I relocated the shift light to the pillar where the sunvisor screws in so I didnt have to make new holes in any sheet metal. If you leave the cap on the shift light, it doesn't blind you. Another thing is, I just couldn't see punching holes into the dash pad.

1985-GMC · 02-13-2013, 10:27 PM

Is that a 77?

badpontiacs · 02-13-2013, 10:43 PM

It's a '78 GMC Sierra Grande.
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1985-GMC · 02-14-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by badpontiacs

It's a '78 GMC Sierra Grande.
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Is the gauge bezel from a 77?

badpontiacs · 02-14-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Is the gauge bezel from a 77?

Yes it is. I couldnt find one for a '78 with the woodgrain.
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1977cheyenne_C10 · 02-14-2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by carloscanales

hey guys
i wan to get a tach for my truck
im looking for something little , maybe something i can install on the ashtray compartment o maybe on the steering column
i want a clean look
any ideas??
good tach brand??

here are some interior pics

what kind of seats are those?

1977cheyenne_C10 · 03-11-2013, 06:34 PM

[QUOTE=1977cheyenne_C10;5887621]what kind of seats are those?

1985-GMC · 02-14-2013, 12:28 AM

I thought so, if it was non A/C bezel 1979 GMC Sierra would probably trade you

INSIDIOUS '86 · 02-14-2013, 10:30 PM

Just change the bulbs to red
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redrat · 02-24-2013, 10:33 PM

This is how mine turned out. It's a little different with them mounted on the out side verses behind the gauge panel, but it works.
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riz · 03-12-2013, 07:57 AM

Here's where mine is currently located....

I may move it when I install the new dash in a couple weeks.

RIZ

owner 84 · 03-13-2013, 12:38 AM

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Here is the tach of my friend who has it on this c35 gmc fleetside truck

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And here is my new tach that will be installed sooner. It will fit right on the fuel palce. No need to do anything except few easy steps to be ready to go

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02-13-2013, 02:47 AM	#1
cmax87v3500 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wenatchee Washington Posts: 102	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? i always buy a autometer street tach, then hang it from the dash pad right in between the speed and gas gauges. it cuts off a little of your speedo and gas guage, but not enough to make it matter, like above 70 on the speedo and below a 1/8th tanks on the gas (depending on how you are sitting) and i think, its the cleanest looking way to do a aftermarket tach. Attached Images __________________ 1987 GMC V3500 Sierra Classic

02-13-2013, 03:45 AM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Don't think I posted my sunpro's. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

03-13-2013, 02:00 AM	#3
bigguns Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Richland oregon Posts: 27	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? I went with the Auto Meter Gauges they work great [IMG][/IMG]

02-13-2013, 09:31 PM	#4
badpontiacs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Posts: 195	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? I mounted mine down low, I can see it very well. I relocated the shift light to the pillar where the sunvisor screws in so I didnt have to make new holes in any sheet metal. If you leave the cap on the shift light, it doesn't blind you. Another thing is, I just couldn't see punching holes into the dash pad. __________________

02-13-2013, 10:27 PM	#5
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Is that a 77? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

02-13-2013, 10:43 PM	#6
badpontiacs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Posts: 195	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? It's a '78 GMC Sierra Grande. Posted via Mobile Device __________________

03-11-2013, 06:34 PM	#10
1977cheyenne_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Palmdale CA Posts: 303	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? [QUOTE=1977cheyenne_C10;5887621]what kind of seats are those?

02-14-2013, 12:28 AM	#11
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? I thought so, if it was non A/C bezel 1979 GMC Sierra would probably trade you __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

02-14-2013, 10:30 PM	#12
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Just change the bulbs to red Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

02-24-2013, 10:33 PM	#13
redrat gearhead Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 144	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? This is how mine turned out. It's a little different with them mounted on the out side verses behind the gauge panel, but it works. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 2003 GMC Z71 Daily driver 1982 Chevy 2wd short bed, project, boxerdra@hotmail.com

03-12-2013, 07:57 AM	#14
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Here's where mine is currently located.... I may move it when I install the new dash in a couple weeks. RIZ

03-13-2013, 12:38 AM	#15
owner 84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NY Posts: 263	Re: Tachometer , any cool ideas? Posted via Mobile Device Here is the tach of my friend who has it on this c35 gmc fleetside truck [IMG][/IMG] And here is my new tach that will be installed sooner. It will fit right on the fuel palce. No need to do anything except few easy steps to be ready to go [IMG][/IMG] Posted via Mobile Device __________________ email me @ nasser_060@hotmail.com and Check out my flicker @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/0060/



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