Is this a factory tach? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

screamin_c10 · 09-28-2011, 12:58 AM

Sorry for the crappy pic, does this tach look original to you guys? The needles on the fuel and speedo are faded more.

firedog · 09-28-2011, 01:01 AM

If it goes to 8 grand like it looks I would assume that someone swapped in a camaro tach
Posted via Mobile Device

**68350** · 09-28-2011, 03:06 AM

looks like it goes to 5k, and it looks like a factory tach to me

Steve Hafner · 09-28-2011, 03:44 AM

. . . .

It's does go to 5,000 and looks like it "COULD" be original.

. . . .

71sierragrande · 09-28-2011, 04:27 AM

I believe it is. But the spid should list it if its original.
On second look, it does have different fading. Perhaps aftermarket. Check the spid.

**special-K** · 09-28-2011, 05:40 AM

It looks like a factory tach. Whether it's original to your truck is another question. It would be listed on the SPID.

Andy4639 · 09-28-2011, 06:11 AM

Looks as though it's a orignal tach for these year trucks. I doubt very seriously if it's orignal unless your truck was a big block and even then it's a guess.
The Spid in my opinion doesn't mean it is orignal either. I have seen extra Spids at shows that can be made to show anything you want on a truck.

Longhorn Man · 09-28-2011, 09:16 AM

it was common for the tach to not fade like the rest of the needles.
The SPID would tell if the truck came with one, no telling if it is THE original, but it IS an original style for the 10 - 30 series trucks.

**too much stuff** · 09-28-2011, 09:23 AM

Looks like a factory tach to me. Doesn't matter what engine was in the truck, tachs were available in all of them. I have seen alot of gauge clusters and have noticed the tach faces seem to age different for some reason.

71swb4x4 · 09-28-2011, 09:34 AM

I agree with the others, it's a factory tach. They do fade differently like that. Something about the manufacturing process/materials must have been different.

screamin_c10 · 09-28-2011, 11:38 AM

Thanks guys, I'm going to look at the truck in a few minutes, I'll give a heads up once I check the SPID.

Andy4639 · 09-28-2011, 12:08 PM

Everyone wants a truck with all the nice equipment. I do to and I have all the nice dash stuff even a speed warning buzzer but it's not orignal.

I would say than less than half the trucks out there are orignal tach dashes. People didn't order them back then. I rode in a bunch of them that my dad ordered for people and I don't remeber one of them with a Tach are the speed buzzer. He was the GM Chevy truck sales rep for the Charlotte NC zone office for years and had company trucks all the time.

Here is why I say the spid doesn't mean much now days to me. You can make one read anything you want and make it look old as the truck.
They are for sell all the time on here.

brad_man_72 · 09-28-2011, 02:05 PM

I think I read that 3% of our bodystyle trucks were ordered w a tach. The same number for manal throttle. Now it seems half of the trucks you see have factory tach. At the midwest all truck nationals I saw 8 black swb 67s I know on was actually born that way. Alot can happen in 40 years enjoy the truck for what it is original or not.

VA72C10 · 09-28-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Looks like a factory tach to me. Doesn't matter what engine was in the truck, tachs were available in all of them. I have seen alot of gauge clusters and have noticed the tach faces seem to age different for some reason.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I agree with the others, it's a factory tach. They do fade differently like that. Something about the manufacturing process/materials must have been different.

I have twelve factory tach dashes right now and some are faded more than others but most look brighter than the other needles...and the letters tend to darken a lot....the speedo and fuel were screen printed so they stayed more of the light green color longer....the tach, oil, ammeter, and temp tend to darken/get rust on the lettering...

The aftermarket tachs have bright brass looking backs on them while a factory tach is a gray color....so if you can take the dash out or look behind you'll be able to tell...also most aftermarket tachs have more green lettering on them....and I doubt that an aftermarket tach would be that color already....AND...the lense has different lettering if it's aftermarket...SO.....I'd 99.9% confirm the tach above to be factory

Steve Hafner · 09-28-2011, 05:33 PM

. . . .

Here are three 1970 SPIDS with tachs . . .

The first is a replacement with the wrong font . . .

The second looks original . . .

The third is mine, made with the correct font by "Chipflyer" - a member of this forum.

. . . .

Andy4639 · 09-28-2011, 06:21 PM

screamin_c10,
I hope it is a factory tach. I didn't mean to get a scandle going just put info out that just because your truck are anyone elses has a Tach in it doesn't mean it came with it. Even if the SPID looks correct.

Hope you enjoy the truck. Heck mine doesn't hav anything stock in it now since I took mine out.
My dash came out of a Dump truck with the tach and air gauge. That air gauge was thrown away 20 odd years ago.

09-28-2011, 12:58 AM	#1
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Is this a factory tach? Sorry for the crappy pic, does this tach look original to you guys? The needles on the fuel and speedo are faded more. Attached Images __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY!

09-28-2011, 01:01 AM	#2
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: Is this a factory tach? If it goes to 8 grand like it looks I would assume that someone swapped in a camaro tach Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

09-28-2011, 03:06 AM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Is this a factory tach? looks like it goes to 5k, and it looks like a factory tach to me __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

09-28-2011, 03:44 AM	#4
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Is this a factory tach? . . . . It's does go to 5,000 and looks like it "COULD" be original. . . . . Attached Images

09-28-2011, 04:27 AM	#5
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Is this a factory tach? I believe it is. But the spid should list it if its original. On second look, it does have different fading. Perhaps aftermarket. Check the spid. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

09-28-2011, 05:40 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Is this a factory tach? It looks like a factory tach. Whether it's original to your truck is another question. It would be listed on the SPID. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-28-2011, 06:11 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Is this a factory tach? Looks as though it's a orignal tach for these year trucks. I doubt very seriously if it's orignal unless your truck was a big block and even then it's a guess. The Spid in my opinion doesn't mean it is orignal either. I have seen extra Spids at shows that can be made to show anything you want on a truck. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-28-2011, 09:16 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Is this a factory tach? it was common for the tach to not fade like the rest of the needles. The SPID would tell if the truck came with one, no telling if it is THE original, but it IS an original style for the 10 - 30 series trucks.

09-28-2011, 09:23 AM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Is this a factory tach? Looks like a factory tach to me. Doesn't matter what engine was in the truck, tachs were available in all of them. I have seen alot of gauge clusters and have noticed the tach faces seem to age different for some reason. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-28-2011, 09:34 AM	#10
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Is this a factory tach? I agree with the others, it's a factory tach. They do fade differently like that. Something about the manufacturing process/materials must have been different. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-28-2011, 11:38 AM	#11
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Re: Is this a factory tach? Thanks guys, I'm going to look at the truck in a few minutes, I'll give a heads up once I check the SPID. __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY!

09-28-2011, 12:08 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Is this a factory tach? Everyone wants a truck with all the nice equipment. I do to and I have all the nice dash stuff even a speed warning buzzer but it's not orignal. I would say than less than half the trucks out there are orignal tach dashes. People didn't order them back then. I rode in a bunch of them that my dad ordered for people and I don't remeber one of them with a Tach are the speed buzzer. He was the GM Chevy truck sales rep for the Charlotte NC zone office for years and had company trucks all the time. Here is why I say the spid doesn't mean much now days to me. You can make one read anything you want and make it look old as the truck. They are for sell all the time on here. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-28-2011, 02:05 PM	#13
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Is this a factory tach? I think I read that 3% of our bodystyle trucks were ordered w a tach. The same number for manal throttle. Now it seems half of the trucks you see have factory tach. At the midwest all truck nationals I saw 8 black swb 67s I know on was actually born that way. Alot can happen in 40 years enjoy the truck for what it is original or not. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

09-28-2011, 05:33 PM	#15
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Is this a factory tach? . . . . Here are three 1970 SPIDS with tachs . . . The first is a replacement with the wrong font . . . The second looks original . . . The third is mine, made with the correct font by "Chipflyer" - a member of this forum. . . . . Attached Images

09-28-2011, 06:21 PM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Is this a factory tach? screamin_c10, I hope it is a factory tach. I didn't mean to get a scandle going just put info out that just because your truck are anyone elses has a Tach in it doesn't mean it came with it. Even if the SPID looks correct. Hope you enjoy the truck. Heck mine doesn't hav anything stock in it now since I took mine out. My dash came out of a Dump truck with the tach and air gauge. That air gauge was thrown away 20 odd years ago. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.