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PanelDeland · 10-05-2011, 10:02 AM

Just had a thought and wanted to know.Has anyone ever seen a 3 hole cluster with a tach?I mean a factory one. I don't recall ever seeing such but i guess it would be possible.

**JJorgensen52** · 10-05-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Just had a thought and wanted to know.Has anyone ever seen a 3 hole cluster with a tach?I mean a factory one. I don't recall ever seeing such but i guess it would be possible.

Because of the location of the blinkers in the 3 hole cluster it's not possible. I actually started modifying a 3-hole cluster to put the fuel gauge in the center opening and a Z-28 tach in the right hand opening, but I found a good gauge cluster before I finished it. I have some pics somewhere I'll post up later on.

SSplaytoy · 10-05-2011, 01:22 PM

Before I added a small Autometer tach, I saw a conversion for one online somewhere. I just mounted mine to the top of the steering column. Not exactly for pretty, but you cannot see any wires. Are you going for the factory look or do you just want to know what the rpms are?
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bruceman1968 · 10-05-2011, 02:14 PM

The Z53 guage package was included in the U16 tach option, so if you ordered the tach you got the oil water and amp guages also.

**JJorgensen52** · 10-05-2011, 10:33 PM

Here are some pics of what I was describing - because of the indicators, the center opening can't be fully utilized in the 3 gauge cluster

profe56 · 10-06-2011, 02:08 AM

My 69 has three holes cluster and I've two seven holes. can I install one of those .

PanelDeland · 10-06-2011, 10:42 AM

Just a curiousity question.profe,you can swap but have to rewire.

profe56 · 10-06-2011, 01:18 PM

Thanks, we'll see.

**Classic Bowties** · 10-07-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Just had a thought and wanted to know.Has anyone ever seen a 3 hole cluster with a tach?I mean a factory one. I don't recall ever seeing such but i guess it would be possible.

*Please see post #10* I have never came across it as of yet, but while on the same 3 hole cluster subject, pictured below is a factory 3 hole sw dash that I found earlier this year. Have had and or parted more than my share of trucks over the years and have never seen another like it, anyone else? This cluster was listed like normal as option #U15 and was pulled from a loaded 68 gmc 1500 custom that also had a 396/Th400, 12 bolt posi, buddy bucket and even the rare optional #A85 shoulder harness setup. Mel

*Please see post #10*

**Classic Bowties** · 11-22-2011, 02:54 PM

Been getting some some pm's on this 3 hole cluster, it has been sold for a while and now resides in the great white north. Mel

10-05-2011, 01:22 PM	#3
SSplaytoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 9	Re: Cluster ??'s Before I added a small Autometer tach, I saw a conversion for one online somewhere. I just mounted mine to the top of the steering column. Not exactly for pretty, but you cannot see any wires. Are you going for the factory look or do you just want to know what the rpms are? Posted via Mobile Device

10-05-2011, 02:14 PM	#4
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Cluster ??'s The Z53 guage package was included in the U16 tach option, so if you ordered the tach you got the oil water and amp guages also. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

10-05-2011, 10:33 PM	#5
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Cluster ??'s Here are some pics of what I was describing - because of the indicators, the center opening can't be fully utilized in the 3 gauge cluster __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

10-06-2011, 02:08 AM	#6
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: Cluster ??'s My 69 has three holes cluster and I've two seven holes. can I install one of those .

10-06-2011, 10:42 AM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Cluster ??'s Just a curiousity question.profe,you can swap but have to rewire. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-05-2011, 10:02 AM	#1
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Cluster ??'s Just had a thought and wanted to know.Has anyone ever seen a 3 hole cluster with a tach?I mean a factory one. I don't recall ever seeing such but i guess it would be possible. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-06-2011, 01:18 PM	#8
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: Cluster ??'s Thanks, we'll see.

11-22-2011, 02:54 PM	#10
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,764	Re: Cluster ??'s Been getting some some pm's on this 3 hole cluster, it has been sold for a while and now resides in the great white north. Mel



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