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t_graham11 · 09-23-2014, 10:54 PM

And you like.... Ahhhhhhhhhhhh

For me it's a factory tachometer, I've been looking high and low and was about to break down and buy one from lmc.

Found it plugged it in and boom it works

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No more gigantic gas gauge reminded me of how much I'm using now I have a tach to watch the needle jump up and down.

The housing piece where the shift selector is broken but I think I have a fix for that

**1774btcrew** · 09-24-2014, 04:15 PM

Nice! I know how it goes! When I first started building my truck, I looked forever for nice sport mirrors and a factory Diesel emblem for the grille. Was pretty excited when I finally got them.

Jonboy · 09-24-2014, 05:28 PM

I have been hoarding stuff for a while, building the truck I have wanted to for a long time. I get that same feeling every time I drag something out of the attic!

natedogg · 09-24-2014, 09:38 PM

160 mph speedometer?

dfrank · 09-24-2014, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by natedogg

160 mph speedometer?

It looks like it is in km/h

natedogg · 09-24-2014, 10:04 PM

Ok, I see. Canada truck.

t_graham11 · 09-24-2014, 10:26 PM

I'm in Canada eh

motornut · 09-25-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by t_graham11

And you like.... Ahhhhhhhhhhhh

For me it's a factory tachometer, I've been looking high and low and was about to break down and buy one from lmc.

Found it plugged it in and boom it works

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No more gigantic gas gauge reminded me of how much I'm using now I have a tach to watch the needle jump up and down.

The housing piece where the shift selector is broken but I think I have a fix for that

yup they are a cool option,I went from idiots to factory tach/gauges.

Ski-me · 09-25-2014, 10:29 AM

Sweet score!

jrfonte · 09-25-2014, 10:51 AM

They make these too. 7k rpm guages

http://gmsports.com/content/new-tach...and-gmc-trucks

Ziegelsteinfaust · 09-25-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jrfonte

They make these too. 7k rpm guages

http://gmsports.com/content/new-tach...and-gmc-trucks

I see my Christmas gift to myself here. I have a couple of gauge assembly's with the factory clock, and this would complete my oem+ concept.

t_graham11 · 09-25-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

I see my Christmas gift to myself here. I have a couple of gauge assembly's with the factory clock, and this would complete my oem+ concept.

I opened the link with out reading your reply and that's the first thing I thought. A factory clock would be awesome

jrfonte · 09-25-2014, 11:30 PM

I have the factory clock in mine just need to get that tach/fuel guage.

*gmachinz* · 09-26-2014, 10:36 AM

I searched for awhile looking for a nice set of power mirrors from a conversion van for my short box project-hard to find good, non faded plastic trim band with a good rubber base seal it seems. When I found a set in a junkyard finally I got so excited I left to go mock them up on my doors! Its great when "that one piece" finds its way to you! Lol

SourTooth307 · 09-26-2014, 10:53 AM

I wonder if there's a way to flip their positions. I usually like my tach on the left.....

Axle · 09-26-2014, 05:47 PM

What year is the speedometer? Usually all I ever see is the 120kph/85mph speedo.

Alex.

t_graham11 · 09-26-2014, 08:14 PM

The speedo is out of a '79, I think you could switch the tach with the speedo only problem I can see you running into is the printed circuit and speedo cable

SourTooth307 · 09-28-2014, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by t_graham11

The speedo is out of a '79, I think you could switch the tach with the speedo only problem I can see you running into is the printed circuit and speedo cable

I guess things won't stretch, huh?

t_graham11 · 09-28-2014, 02:20 AM

Thinking about it more it would be manageable but you would have to make a new hole for the speedo cable to come through the firewall, and reconfigure the housing because you wouldn't be able to use the tach clip so you would have to rewire it

franken · 09-28-2014, 02:23 AM

Heh, found it at the swap meet today. Couldn't find anyone to buy it from

SourTooth307 · 09-29-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by t_graham11

Thinking about it more it would be manageable but you would have to make a new hole for the speedo cable to come through the firewall, and reconfigure the housing because you wouldn't be able to use the tach clip so you would have to rewire it

Meh, it sounds easier to just deal with it being on the right......

09-23-2014, 10:54 PM	#1
t_graham11 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ladysmith BC Posts: 80	When you find that piece for your truck... And you like.... Ahhhhhhhhhhhh For me it's a factory tachometer, I've been looking high and low and was about to break down and buy one from lmc. Found it plugged it in and boom it works No more gigantic gas gauge reminded me of how much I'm using now I have a tach to watch the needle jump up and down. The housing piece where the shift selector is broken but I think I have a fix for that

09-24-2014, 04:15 PM	#2
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,595	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... Nice! I know how it goes! When I first started building my truck, I looked forever for nice sport mirrors and a factory Diesel emblem for the grille. Was pretty excited when I finally got them. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

09-24-2014, 05:28 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... I have been hoarding stuff for a while, building the truck I have wanted to for a long time. I get that same feeling every time I drag something out of the attic! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-24-2014, 09:38 PM	#4
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... 160 mph speedometer?

09-24-2014, 10:04 PM	#6
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... Ok, I see. Canada truck.

09-24-2014, 10:26 PM	#7
t_graham11 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ladysmith BC Posts: 80	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... I'm in Canada eh

09-25-2014, 10:29 AM	#9
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... Sweet score! __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

09-25-2014, 10:51 AM	#10
jrfonte Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: fred texas Posts: 65	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... They make these too. 7k rpm guages http://gmsports.com/content/new-tach...and-gmc-trucks

09-25-2014, 11:30 PM	#13
jrfonte Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: fred texas Posts: 65	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... I have the factory clock in mine just need to get that tach/fuel guage.

09-26-2014, 10:36 AM	#14
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... I searched for awhile looking for a nice set of power mirrors from a conversion van for my short box project-hard to find good, non faded plastic trim band with a good rubber base seal it seems. When I found a set in a junkyard finally I got so excited I left to go mock them up on my doors! Its great when "that one piece" finds its way to you! Lol Last edited by gmachinz; 09-26-2014 at 12:00 PM.

09-26-2014, 10:53 AM	#15
SourTooth307 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lodi, NJ Posts: 166	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... I wonder if there's a way to flip their positions. I usually like my tach on the left..... __________________ My Wheels: 1984 Chevrolet K/10 Scottsdale 350cid SOLD 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance 307cid 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Texas Edition 5.3L 4x4

09-26-2014, 05:47 PM	#16
Axle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SW Ontario Posts: 1,208	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... What year is the speedometer? Usually all I ever see is the 120kph/85mph speedo. Alex.

09-26-2014, 08:14 PM	#17
t_graham11 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ladysmith BC Posts: 80	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... The speedo is out of a '79, I think you could switch the tach with the speedo only problem I can see you running into is the printed circuit and speedo cable

09-28-2014, 02:20 AM	#19
t_graham11 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ladysmith BC Posts: 80	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... Thinking about it more it would be manageable but you would have to make a new hole for the speedo cable to come through the firewall, and reconfigure the housing because you wouldn't be able to use the tach clip so you would have to rewire it

09-28-2014, 02:23 AM	#20
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,102	Re: When you find that piece for your truck... Heh, found it at the swap meet today. Couldn't find anyone to buy it from



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