Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

myoldchevytruck · 09-11-2009, 07:34 AM

Back some time ago (07/2007) Board Member "Gringoloco" did a write up on installing and using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Cluster (see his build link below). My question is, has any other board member done this (pics please) and were any of the other gauges from the Camaro Cluster used. Looks like the Camaro Tach was from a 70-81.

Thanks

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251017

myoldchevytruck · 09-11-2009, 08:48 AM

Any Suggestions?

BarryB · 09-11-2009, 09:37 AM

I remember the write up, had me wanting to do mine, But sorry never got around to it. So here is a bump maybe we can catch somebody that did do it.

*2tons of fun* · 09-11-2009, 09:38 AM

how well has it held up, would you have done anything different now?

myoldchevytruck · 09-11-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 2tons of fun

how well has it held up, would you have done anything different now?

Have not done anything yet, I'm gonna look into it more. When I get the Cluster finished, I'll post pics.

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-11-2009, 11:33 AM

I am working on one right now. Trevor

myoldchevytruck · 09-11-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

I am working on one right now. Trevor

sweet, is it in deed the 70-81 instrument cluster from the camaro. are you using the other gauges? would like to see pics when ur done

smoky02 · 09-11-2009, 01:20 PM

I had never seen that before, but i looks very good. I will have to make sure to save that link.

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-11-2009, 03:08 PM

I will post pics soon, putting some finishing touches on it, I don't know if I should put a quartz clock in it or not. I am trying to make it look more original than any other one I have ever seen. I plan on selling it on the board here in the next week or so. Trevor

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-11-2009, 03:11 PM

yes, I used a cluster out of a 70-81 camaro. The tachs are different through the years, some are better choices than others, but I can't tell you what years are better than others. You can use the clocks out of them as well, but I hear that the quartz clocks out of 81-87 pickups is better to use. Trevor

myoldchevytruck · 09-11-2009, 03:29 PM

Trevor,

Thanks for the info. I'll be getting my Camaro Instumment Cluster here in a few weeks when I go to Jersey. This one Red Lines at 4500 and goes to 7000 RPM. It should look real cool in there. I would like to use most or all of the gauges. Looking forward to seeing pics of your gauges.

Thanks Again

aboyer · 09-11-2009, 11:48 PM

I did this a couple months ago and it was fairly easy to do. It did take some fine tuning of the back metal part of the dash to clean everything up. It looks great now and very factory.

I did mine on a '68 Chevy truck, where you have the turn signal arrows. I used plastic cleaner, 2000 grit sandpaper and small bit of water to remove the turn signal arrows.

I don't have the turn signal arrows, but I just try to remember if I turned the turnsignal on/off.

I would highly recommend this. They sell the tachs on e-bay for $10-$40.

Adam

--if i remember, i will take some pictures to post.

myoldchevytruck · 09-12-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboyer

I did this a couple months ago and it was fairly easy to do. It did take some fine tuning of the back metal part of the dash to clean everything up. It looks great now and very factory.

I did mine on a '68 Chevy truck, where you have the turn signal arrows. I used plastic cleaner, 2000 grit sandpaper and small bit of water to remove the turn signal arrows.

I don't have the turn signal arrows, but I just try to remember if I turned the turnsignal on/off.

I would highly recommend this. They sell the tachs on e-bay for $10-$40.

Adam

--if i remember, i will take some pictures to post.

Adam,

Thanks for the info. Pictures would be great.

profe56 · 09-13-2009, 05:05 PM

Great Job¡¡¡ GRINGOLOCO found this post and you give me ideas because I already bougth an used gauge cluster and I was thinking to do what you did, so now I need to buy the tach., basically you did the job for many of Us.
Thank you

PICKMUP · 09-13-2009, 06:29 PM

You can use the 130mph speedo or 150mph Z28.
Z28 also had a 8K tach!
Notice if you take off the stock gas gauge markings you can redo them inside the gauge and they match the size of the speedo. See pics.

myoldchevytruck · 09-13-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

You can use the 130mph speedo or 150mph Z28.
Z28 also had a 8K tach!
Notice if you take off the stock gas gauge markings you can redo them inside the gauge and they match the size of the speedo. See pics.

frank, what year z28?

purewhitemp5 · 09-13-2009, 08:48 PM

From what I have seen on ebay the Z28 tach and speedo fetch a pretty penny.

myoldchevytruck · 09-13-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by purewhitemp5

From what I have seen on ebay the Z28 tach and speedo fetch a pretty penny.

I have the 70-81 Camaro Instrument Panel (I'll actually be picking it up next week) and want to use all of the gauges from it for my C-10 Bezel. According to PICKMUP the Z-28 Panel my fit a bit better. Like I said I get it next week and I'll be out of town for a few weeks. As soon as I get it done, I'll post pictures

aboyer · 10-05-2009, 10:43 PM

Sorry for the delay in posting the picture.

Here is a picture of my gauge cluster. The tach is from camaro,
70-82 I think??

Adam

myoldchevytruck · 10-06-2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aboyer

Sorry for the delay in posting the picture.

Here is a picture of my gauge cluster. The tach is from camaro,
70-82 I think??

Adam

Wow Adam! That tach looks really good in our gauge bezel. Was there allot of fab work to fit it? If so, please share any info as I am really interested in fitting one for my 69' Stepside. Thanks for the picture.

nicolas72gmc · 10-06-2009, 09:04 AM

subscribing!

big_al_71 · 10-06-2009, 10:15 AM

This is one mod that I have gone back and forward 100 times between just doing all my gauges with a new bezel to autometers or just keeping mine and adding the camaro tach...so I am suscribing as well..

*highperf4x4* · 10-06-2009, 10:57 AM

subscribed.

I wonder what the black tach would look like with all the rest of my gauges being white............

Hottrucks · 10-06-2009, 11:11 AM

I'm in??? now what did I do with that spare truck dash?? I need a fuel guage needle??

one questoin when you swapped needles how did you get it where it belongs in relation to the one you took off??

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-06-2009, 12:26 PM

Here's one I have been working on:

09-11-2009, 07:34 AM	#1
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters Back some time ago (07/2007) Board Member "Gringoloco" did a write up on installing and using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Cluster (see his build link below). My question is, has any other board member done this (pics please) and were any of the other gauges from the Camaro Cluster used. Looks like the Camaro Tach was from a 70-81. Thanks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=251017 __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

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myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters Any Suggestions? __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

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BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters I remember the write up, had me wanting to do mine, But sorry never got around to it. So here is a bump maybe we can catch somebody that did do it. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

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2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters how well has it held up, would you have done anything different now?

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71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters I am working on one right now. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters I had never seen that before, but i looks very good. I will have to make sure to save that link. __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

09-11-2009, 03:08 PM	#9
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters I will post pics soon, putting some finishing touches on it, I don't know if I should put a quartz clock in it or not. I am trying to make it look more original than any other one I have ever seen. I plan on selling it on the board here in the next week or so. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-11-2009, 03:11 PM	#10
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters yes, I used a cluster out of a 70-81 camaro. The tachs are different through the years, some are better choices than others, but I can't tell you what years are better than others. You can use the clocks out of them as well, but I hear that the quartz clocks out of 81-87 pickups is better to use. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-11-2009, 03:29 PM	#11
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters Trevor, Thanks for the info. I'll be getting my Camaro Instumment Cluster here in a few weeks when I go to Jersey. This one Red Lines at 4500 and goes to 7000 RPM. It should look real cool in there. I would like to use most or all of the gauges. Looking forward to seeing pics of your gauges. Thanks Again __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

09-11-2009, 11:48 PM	#12
aboyer Adam B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westfield Posts: 151	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters I did this a couple months ago and it was fairly easy to do. It did take some fine tuning of the back metal part of the dash to clean everything up. It looks great now and very factory. I did mine on a '68 Chevy truck, where you have the turn signal arrows. I used plastic cleaner, 2000 grit sandpaper and small bit of water to remove the turn signal arrows. I don't have the turn signal arrows, but I just try to remember if I turned the turnsignal on/off. I would highly recommend this. They sell the tachs on e-bay for $10-$40. Adam --if i remember, i will take some pictures to post.

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profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters Great Job¡¡¡ GRINGOLOCO found this post and you give me ideas because I already bougth an used gauge cluster and I was thinking to do what you did, so now I need to buy the tach., basically you did the job for many of Us. Thank you

09-13-2009, 06:29 PM	#15
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,168	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters You can use the 130mph speedo or 150mph Z28. Z28 also had a 8K tach! Notice if you take off the stock gas gauge markings you can redo them inside the gauge and they match the size of the speedo. See pics. Attached Images

09-13-2009, 08:48 PM	#17
purewhitemp5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bear Delaware Posts: 72	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters From what I have seen on ebay the Z28 tach and speedo fetch a pretty penny.

10-05-2009, 10:43 PM	#19
aboyer Adam B Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Westfield Posts: 151	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters Sorry for the delay in posting the picture. Here is a picture of my gauge cluster. The tach is from camaro, 70-82 I think?? Adam Attached Images

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71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Using a Camaro Tach in our Gauge Clusters Here's one I have been working on: __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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