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**Canuckvetter** · 05-20-2021, 11:34 PM

Anybody out there have a pic of a 8000 RPM lens. I'm looking to have a decal made up to replicate the #'s. Post the pic in this thread please.
Thanks, Michael

**Accelo** · 05-22-2021, 01:01 AM

Maybe this will work?

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 05-22-2021, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Accelo

Maybe this will work?

Is your truck LS swapped? Did you have any trouble making this tach work with it? Thanks

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 05-22-2021, 09:16 AM

Here is some as well
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**Accelo** · 05-22-2021, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlsLQ9SS

Is your truck LS swapped? Did you have any trouble making this tach work with it? Thanks

Yes it has an LS1 in it. However I do not have it running yet. I did help my friend with his LS3 install in his Camaro. He just added a resister to the circuit and his factory tachometer worked fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS7aRfYkFAQ

This link should help.
Rick

**Canuckvetter** · 05-22-2021, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CarlsLQ9SS

Here is some as well
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That’s what I need. Thanks!

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 05-23-2021, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Accelo

Yes it has an LS1 in it. However I do not have it running yet. I did help my friend with his LS3 install in his Camaro. He just added a resister to the circuit and his factory tachometer worked fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS7aRfYkFAQ

This link should help.
Rick

Thanks for the info Rick!

Carl

**CarlsLQ9SS** · 05-23-2021, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

That’s what I need. Thanks!

Your welcome!

**pjmoreland** · 10-10-2023, 06:28 PM

Did you end up having a decal made?

**Canuckvetter** · 10-11-2023, 06:54 PM

Not yet pjmoreland. I got a lens off CarlsLQ9SS, but I'm not 100% thrilled with it now that it's in the truck. The diesel tach increments do not line up with the numbers, which sets my OCD into a frenzy lol. Also all the aftermarket lenses I have seen, the numbers and letters are thiner than the originals. Maybe once the truck goes away for the winter I will get a reverse decal made so I can paint the words and numbers on a new lens. Also I have a KPH Speedo so I would like to replicate the set up Member Chewy has with the Tach,Vac,KPH,Speed warning, adding the 8000 RPM Tachometer,

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1697063069
https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1697063193

chewychevy67 · 10-11-2023, 07:57 PM

That looks sweet. I agree the aftermarket lenses just don't cut it . Some look blueish as well.

**pjmoreland** · 10-12-2023, 03:35 AM

I removed the 5k lens from my gauge cluster this evening and scanned it. I am working on tracing the outlines of the numbers and moving them to the correct locations for an 8k tach. I'm just going to do 0, 10, 20, 30, etc. around the outer perimeter because I think the smaller numbers in the inner circle look out of place compared to the original tach. I'm going to copy and shrink the 6, 7 and 8 characters from the speedometer. I also plan on tracing out the VACUUM label.

**pjmoreland** · 10-12-2023, 11:33 PM

I finished tracing out the perimeters of the characters. The 6, 7 and 8 characters are copied from the speedometer. I used CAD software to set the spacing of the numbers. I still need to trace out VACUUM.

**pjmoreland** · 10-13-2023, 12:13 AM

Here's the VACUUM text.

**pjmoreland** · 10-13-2023, 09:28 PM

I went to a printing shop here in town to ask them about printing the numbers on my gauge lens. They have a direct printer that should work. They showed me some samples, and it has super fine resolution. They can match the light green color of the original numbers, too. I emailed them the 8k tach numbers I drew up, so we will see what they say. I polished the stock markings off of two lenses I've got.

**pjmoreland** · 10-20-2023, 04:04 PM

An 8k tach I ordered arrived today. My layout for the numbers lines up well.

In my opinion, Counterpart did a lousy job of locating the tach numbers on their 8k lens, and the font is totally wrong.

I heard back from the print shop, and unfortunately their printer is down right now. They are estimating two weeks until it is repaired. I contacted another shop in a neighboring town, and theirs is down, too. I'm gonna keep looking.

**Canuckvetter** · 10-20-2023, 07:56 PM

That’s awesome what you did. I would purchase a template should you decide to share. I have a template of the KPH speedo I got off member 68 50th from Sweden that I would like to print up as well.
What you have done so far looks great!!!
Michael

**pjmoreland** · 10-20-2023, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

That’s awesome what you did. I would purchase a template should you decide to share. I have a template of the KPH speedo I got off member 68 50th from Sweden that I would like to print up as well.
What you have done so far looks great!!!
Michael

I'm looking into getting the numbers printed directly onto the lens. How did 68 50th do it?

**Canuckvetter** · 10-21-2023, 10:24 AM

Mats had stickers made up that stuck to the inside the lens. White only.

**pjmoreland** · 10-21-2023, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

Mats had stickers made up that stuck to the inside the lens. White only.

Were the stickers white printed on a clear backing, or were they die-cut out of white vinyl?

**Canuckvetter** · 10-21-2023, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Were the stickers white printed on a clear backing, or were they die-cut out of white vinyl?

Die cut out of white vinyl

**70STOVEBOLT** · 10-21-2023, 09:24 PM

My daughter can make stuff like that on her Cricut machine

**pjmoreland** · 10-21-2023, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

My daughter can make stuff like that on her Cricut machine

Would she be interested in looking at my file to see if she'd want to make it?

**pjmoreland** · 10-21-2023, 11:55 PM

I looked up cricut machines. Looks like they are somewhat affordable for home use.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 10-22-2023, 06:04 PM

She made the wording for all the signage for her wedding last weekend, and she made center cap decals for my truck. I will ask her if she’s interested. What type of file is it?

05-20-2021, 11:34 PM	#1
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,045	wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Anybody out there have a pic of a 8000 RPM lens. I'm looking to have a decal made up to replicate the #'s. Post the pic in this thread please. Thanks, Michael __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

05-22-2021, 01:01 AM	#2
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,211	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Maybe this will work? Attached Images

05-22-2021, 09:16 AM	#4
CarlsLQ9SS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: London, Ky Posts: 1,161	Here is some as well Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

10-10-2023, 06:28 PM	#9
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,402	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Did you end up having a decal made?

10-11-2023, 06:54 PM	#10
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,045	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Not yet pjmoreland. I got a lens off CarlsLQ9SS, but I'm not 100% thrilled with it now that it's in the truck. The diesel tach increments do not line up with the numbers, which sets my OCD into a frenzy lol. Also all the aftermarket lenses I have seen, the numbers and letters are thiner than the originals. Maybe once the truck goes away for the winter I will get a reverse decal made so I can paint the words and numbers on a new lens. Also I have a KPH Speedo so I would like to replicate the set up Member Chewy has with the Tach,Vac,KPH,Speed warning, adding the 8000 RPM Tachometer, https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1697063069 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...1&d=1697063193 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

10-11-2023, 07:57 PM	#11
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,438	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic That looks sweet. I agree the aftermarket lenses just don't cut it . Some look blueish as well.

10-12-2023, 03:35 AM	#12
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,402	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic I removed the 5k lens from my gauge cluster this evening and scanned it. I am working on tracing the outlines of the numbers and moving them to the correct locations for an 8k tach. I'm just going to do 0, 10, 20, 30, etc. around the outer perimeter because I think the smaller numbers in the inner circle look out of place compared to the original tach. I'm going to copy and shrink the 6, 7 and 8 characters from the speedometer. I also plan on tracing out the VACUUM label. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 10-12-2023 at 03:47 AM.

10-12-2023, 11:33 PM	#13
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,402	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic I finished tracing out the perimeters of the characters. The 6, 7 and 8 characters are copied from the speedometer. I used CAD software to set the spacing of the numbers. I still need to trace out VACUUM. Attached Images

10-13-2023, 12:13 AM	#14
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,402	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Here's the VACUUM text. Attached Images

10-13-2023, 09:28 PM	#15
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,402	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic I went to a printing shop here in town to ask them about printing the numbers on my gauge lens. They have a direct printer that should work. They showed me some samples, and it has super fine resolution. They can match the light green color of the original numbers, too. I emailed them the 8k tach numbers I drew up, so we will see what they say. I polished the stock markings off of two lenses I've got. Attached Images

10-20-2023, 04:04 PM	#16
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,402	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic An 8k tach I ordered arrived today. My layout for the numbers lines up well. In my opinion, Counterpart did a lousy job of locating the tach numbers on their 8k lens, and the font is totally wrong. I heard back from the print shop, and unfortunately their printer is down right now. They are estimating two weeks until it is repaired. I contacted another shop in a neighboring town, and theirs is down, too. I'm gonna keep looking. Attached Images Last edited by pjmoreland; 10-20-2023 at 05:36 PM.

10-20-2023, 07:56 PM	#17
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,045	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic That’s awesome what you did. I would purchase a template should you decide to share. I have a template of the KPH speedo I got off member 68 50th from Sweden that I would like to print up as well. What you have done so far looks great!!! Michael __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

10-21-2023, 10:24 AM	#19
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,045	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic Mats had stickers made up that stuck to the inside the lens. White only. __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

10-21-2023, 09:24 PM	#22
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,254	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic My daughter can make stuff like that on her Cricut machine __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

10-21-2023, 11:55 PM	#24
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,402	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic I looked up cricut machines. Looks like they are somewhat affordable for home use.



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10-22-2023, 06:04 PM	#25
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,254	Re: wanted 8000 RPM tach Lens pic She made the wording for all the signage for her wedding last weekend, and she made center cap decals for my truck. I will ask her if she’s interested. What type of file is it? __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

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