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wreckless_68 · 10-31-2007, 01:09 PM

im looking in to putting a tach into my 68 2wd short wide pick up. i want a stock in dash guage. i hate the looks of those on the colum. what do i need to consider for putting in a tach in a dash that came stock with out one. cost is an issue so the fewer pieces i need to replace the better. Any help would be much appriciated. thanks.

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clos69 · 10-31-2007, 01:17 PM

check the FAQ on tach...there are a couple good threads that talk about using camaro tachs from the mid 70's to mid 80's...on our trucks

70GMCer · 10-31-2007, 01:41 PM

I installed a Camaro tach. A lot cheaper than the original and almost looks the same.

Andy4639 · 10-31-2007, 03:55 PM

You can buy the tach and wiring harness and cut the back side of your dash to install it. You will need the printed circuit for the tach and new lens.
Buy a complete dash and then sale your's. The vendors here can set you up with everything you need.
Just depends on which way you choose to go.

10-31-2007, 01:09 PM	#1
wreckless_68 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: kelso Posts: 6	tach question im looking in to putting a tach into my 68 2wd short wide pick up. i want a stock in dash guage. i hate the looks of those on the colum. what do i need to consider for putting in a tach in a dash that came stock with out one. cost is an issue so the fewer pieces i need to replace the better. Any help would be much appriciated. thanks. Wreckless_68 wreckless for life

10-31-2007, 01:17 PM	#2
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: tach question check the FAQ on tach...there are a couple good threads that talk about using camaro tachs from the mid 70's to mid 80's...on our trucks

10-31-2007, 01:41 PM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: tach question I installed a Camaro tach. A lot cheaper than the original and almost looks the same. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-31-2007, 03:55 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: tach question You can buy the tach and wiring harness and cut the back side of your dash to install it. You will need the printed circuit for the tach and new lens. Buy a complete dash and then sale your's. The vendors here can set you up with everything you need. Just depends on which way you choose to go. __________________ 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.



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