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ShamrockCustoms · 12-25-2003, 11:48 PM

Question: Where would a tach be mounted originally on the 55-59 trucks???? I have not found any info on the net so far, my only thought is that it would be left of the main gauge panel in the dash.....Anyone know the answer???

rico_bob · 12-26-2003, 12:16 AM

I have seen a GMC truck with a Tach in the dash next to the speedometer. And believe I saw a larger Chevy truck with a tach, and it was a clamp-on type on the steering column. My two cents worth

mac57truck · 12-26-2003, 01:11 AM

there was a guy on E bay with one for sale maybe you could contact him

ShamrockCustoms · 02-05-2004, 08:14 PM

tried the guy on ebay, he wasnt sure.

anyone else?

DennyB · 02-06-2004, 09:34 AM

55-59 Chevys 1/2-3/4 T did not have an in dash tach option. The GMCs have a place for it but I,m not sure if there was a stock option for a tach in a GMC or where a dealer installed tach would be installed on a chevy.

greatdaen · 02-10-2004, 02:34 PM

I have seen a tack in the right hand spot on the GMC dash - but it was in a heavy truck. I don't think you could get them for 1/2 - 1 ton trucks. Part of the issue is that the tack was mechanical - like a speedometer. So it required a distributor with a mechanical tach drive on it. Not sure if those were available for the 249 I-6 or the Pontiac V8 engines. If you are running a Chevy small block, some of the early Corvette 265s had a mechanical tach drive distributor. Those are probably more rare than the GMC tach and $$$$!

I have seen on one occasion a Clock in the right hand opening. I expect that was a dealer installed option. But I have only seen one.

I have an electric tach in mine. It took very little adaptation to remove the "GMC" logo plate and mount the tach. You just need to find one with a face diameter to match the bezel diameter. Take the bezel with you to the store.

My tach is actually out of a 60's era Buick muscle car (console mounted). It looks a little funny with the Buick logo in a GMC instrument cluster, but it grows on you!

-dch

rico_bob · 02-10-2004, 04:36 PM

I would have to say that on the GMC you are incorrect! You could get them in any GMC mounted in the dash where the GMC logo usually sits! The sales flyers from GMC tell me so!

Check this link and see for yourself

My two cents worth, rico-bob

rico_bob · 02-10-2004, 05:05 PM

Sorry that link did not work .... I will try this. rico_bob

http://www.1955gmc.com/1955-59gmclit...MCAcc0046.html

www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

rico_bob · 02-10-2004, 05:12 PM

The old OWL is Wise, and does not SURMISE!

Billy the Kid counted to 6 but was very unwise, 'cause the chamber was also loaded, to his deadly surprise!

Never jump to conclusions if you are not right, someone will prove you're are wrong, and to prove you so, just for spite!

rico_bob (well over 40 and close to 60)

rico_bob · 02-10-2004, 05:27 PM

And yes GMC also had a clock option! Again from the GMC accessory book. The clock was an option that installed in the same location as the GMC logo and or the optional ELECTRIC (not manual) Tachometer.

my two cents worth.... rico_bob

ShamrockCustoms · 02-10-2004, 06:20 PM

that's cool looking catalog.....interesting!

rico_bob · 02-10-2004, 06:25 PM

Yup, I have printed out part of these off the web site. they print out in full color but are a bit hard to read. Dave's site is awesome place to get info on the 55-59 GMC. Be sure and check out that GMC Palomino (one-of-a-kind) built for the AutoRama back in 55 or 56. IT IS ONE COOL JIMMY! Thanks for the comments. rico

ShamrockCustoms · 02-28-2004, 08:03 PM

Cool!

There is a 57 on ebay right now, the dash pic they have shows the tach location! Sweet!

Apache · 06-16-2004, 01:33 AM

I have never seen one with a tach from the factory in the dash. Thats cool tho, learn something new everyday.

12-25-2003, 11:48 PM	#1
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	Stock tach location? Question: Where would a tach be mounted originally on the 55-59 trucks???? I have not found any info on the net so far, my only thought is that it would be left of the main gauge panel in the dash.....Anyone know the answer??? __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

12-26-2003, 12:16 AM	#2
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	I have seen a GMC truck with a Tach in the dash next to the speedometer. And believe I saw a larger Chevy truck with a tach, and it was a clamp-on type on the steering column. My two cents worth __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

12-26-2003, 01:11 AM	#3
mac57truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: St.Clair ,Michigan Posts: 100	there was a guy on E bay with one for sale maybe you could contact him __________________ Current project 1957 chevy short box with C-4 Vette suspensions front and rear.lots more mods to come.Will be LS1 powered when it finally hits the road.I also plan to use a 58 Fleetside box in order to be different.Still in the building stages.

02-05-2004, 08:14 PM	#4
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	tried the guy on ebay, he wasnt sure. anyone else? __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

02-06-2004, 09:34 AM	#5
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	55-59 Chevys 1/2-3/4 T did not have an in dash tach option. The GMCs have a place for it but I,m not sure if there was a stock option for a tach in a GMC or where a dealer installed tach would be installed on a chevy. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider Last edited by DennyB; 02-06-2004 at 09:37 AM.

02-10-2004, 02:34 PM	#6
greatdaen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Apache Junction, AZ Posts: 102	I have seen a tack in the right hand spot on the GMC dash - but it was in a heavy truck. I don't think you could get them for 1/2 - 1 ton trucks. Part of the issue is that the tack was mechanical - like a speedometer. So it required a distributor with a mechanical tach drive on it. Not sure if those were available for the 249 I-6 or the Pontiac V8 engines. If you are running a Chevy small block, some of the early Corvette 265s had a mechanical tach drive distributor. Those are probably more rare than the GMC tach and $$$$! I have seen on one occasion a Clock in the right hand opening. I expect that was a dealer installed option. But I have only seen one. I have an electric tach in mine. It took very little adaptation to remove the "GMC" logo plate and mount the tach. You just need to find one with a face diameter to match the bezel diameter. Take the bezel with you to the store. My tach is actually out of a 60's era Buick muscle car (console mounted). It looks a little funny with the Buick logo in a GMC instrument cluster, but it grows on you! -dch

02-10-2004, 04:36 PM	#7
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Tachometer was a GMC accessory item I would have to say that on the GMC you are incorrect! You could get them in any GMC mounted in the dash where the GMC logo usually sits! The sales flyers from GMC tell me so! Check this link and see for yourself My two cents worth, rico-bob __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com Last edited by rico_bob; 02-10-2004 at 05:00 PM.

02-10-2004, 05:05 PM	#8
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Picture is here! Sorry that link did not work .... I will try this. rico_bob http://www.1955gmc.com/1955-59gmclit...MCAcc0046.html www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com Attached Images __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

02-10-2004, 05:12 PM	#9
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	The old OWl and Other wise cracks! The old OWL is Wise, and does not SURMISE! Billy the Kid counted to 6 but was very unwise, 'cause the chamber was also loaded, to his deadly surprise! Never jump to conclusions if you are not right, someone will prove you're are wrong, and to prove you so, just for spite! rico_bob (well over 40 and close to 60) __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com Last edited by rico_bob; 02-10-2004 at 05:18 PM.

02-10-2004, 05:27 PM	#10
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	And tell me what time it is? And yes GMC also had a clock option! Again from the GMC accessory book. The clock was an option that installed in the same location as the GMC logo and or the optional ELECTRIC (not manual) Tachometer. my two cents worth.... rico_bob Attached Images __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

02-10-2004, 06:20 PM	#11
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	that's cool looking catalog.....interesting! __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

02-10-2004, 06:25 PM	#12
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Yup, I have printed out part of these off the web site. they print out in full color but are a bit hard to read. Dave's site is awesome place to get info on the 55-59 GMC. Be sure and check out that GMC Palomino (one-of-a-kind) built for the AutoRama back in 55 or 56. IT IS ONE COOL JIMMY! Thanks for the comments. rico __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

02-28-2004, 08:03 PM	#13
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	Cool! There is a 57 on ebay right now, the dash pic they have shows the tach location! Sweet! Attached Images __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

06-16-2004, 01:33 AM	#14
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	I have never seen one with a tach from the factory in the dash. Thats cool tho, learn something new everyday.



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