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Cooter_01 · 12-31-2003, 08:46 PM

i finally got my tach , and i was woundering where is the best place to mount it ? on the dash or on the colum ( s/p ? ) , it also a auto ( i know sounds dumb to have a tach in a auto but i am jus curious as to where it idels at and what its running at top speed and for drag racing

1974StepSide · 12-31-2003, 09:00 PM

The more common place is on the dash.

I think mounting it on the column is a problem since it moves with the shifter. Unless you have a floor shifter, you'd be ok.

I had an empty hole where the ashtray is supposed to be so I mounted mine in there!

78chevstepside · 12-31-2003, 09:16 PM

I have had my tach in alot of different places . on the column, under the dash. Didnt want to cut holes in the dash. finding a factory tack is a excellant option. I finally dicided to mount it and a cd player in a console. But it really should be were you can watch both at the same time( road and the red line.)

elwood · 12-31-2003, 10:59 PM

I have mine off in thedrivers side corner of the windshield.

1974chevstepside: Where did you get that metal dash vent pannel, my vents are all busted up. I'm redoing the interior, so I need to spruce things up. Do they have the dash vents too?

phantom dually · 12-31-2003, 11:17 PM

I would go ahead and mount it in the bezel even if it looks a little out of place.

84Stepper · 01-01-2004, 12:22 AM

I mounted my new tach on the column. When I put it in drive, it's in a perfect location. I'll post a pic tomorrow, it even has a soft red glow when I turn the dash lights on. I have an automatic also, but with the new 3:73 gears I need to know the rpm's.

1974StepSide · 01-01-2004, 04:18 AM

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Originally posted by elwood
1974chevstepside: Where did you get that metal dash vent pannel, my vents are all busted up. I'm redoing the interior, so I need to spruce things up. Do they have the dash vents too?

I bought it from http://www.trucknvans.com/billetacc/

It comes as a set with the bezel or sold separately, cheaper to go with the set though. They've got a lot of good stuff.

elwood · 01-01-2004, 12:20 PM

Thanks alot, I appreciate it!

Stingray42 · 01-01-2004, 09:46 PM

I put one under the dash in my 84 ford, it is a 4 gear, but I dont drive off the tach, just like it to be there

heres a pic

hmmmm
seems I havent taken a pic yet!
i will take one tommorow maybe!

12-31-2003, 08:46 PM	#1
Cooter_01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 102	Ok got my tach i finally got my tach , and i was woundering where is the best place to mount it ? on the dash or on the colum ( s/p ? ) , it also a auto ( i know sounds dumb to have a tach in a auto but i am jus curious as to where it idels at and what its running at top speed and for drag racing __________________ ok i have a Yamaha snowmobile but with a Cat heart can i be in both clubs

12-31-2003, 09:00 PM	#2
1974StepSide Play it Loud... Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East San Jose, CA Posts: 465	The more common place is on the dash. I think mounting it on the column is a problem since it moves with the shifter. Unless you have a floor shifter, you'd be ok. I had an empty hole where the ashtray is supposed to be so I mounted mine in there! Attached Images __________________ Big Moe =-=-=-= 1974 Cheyenne Super Stepside, 350/400, Hooker Headers, Flowmaster Mufflers... Needs new doors, fenders, hood, and paint. 1952 Chevy Pickup waiting to be brought back home!

12-31-2003, 09:16 PM	#3
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	I have had my tach in alot of different places . on the column, under the dash. Didnt want to cut holes in the dash. finding a factory tack is a excellant option. I finally dicided to mount it and a cd player in a console. But it really should be were you can watch both at the same time( road and the red line.) Attached Images

12-31-2003, 10:59 PM	#4
elwood Keep it gangsta! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peoria, Arizona (Phoenix Area) Posts: 102	I have mine off in thedrivers side corner of the windshield. 1974chevstepside: Where did you get that metal dash vent pannel, my vents are all busted up. I'm redoing the interior, so I need to spruce things up. Do they have the dash vents too? __________________ 1984 K5 Blazer 305-NP208-700R4 Ex Police Unit It's old school, but moves along nicely... '78 C-20 - SOLD

12-31-2003, 11:17 PM	#5
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	I would go ahead and mount it in the bezel even if it looks a little out of place. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

01-01-2004, 12:22 AM	#6
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	I mounted my new tach on the column. When I put it in drive, it's in a perfect location. I'll post a pic tomorrow, it even has a soft red glow when I turn the dash lights on. I have an automatic also, but with the new 3:73 gears I need to know the rpm's. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

01-01-2004, 12:20 PM	#8
elwood Keep it gangsta! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peoria, Arizona (Phoenix Area) Posts: 102	Thanks alot, I appreciate it! __________________ 1984 K5 Blazer 305-NP208-700R4 Ex Police Unit It's old school, but moves along nicely... '78 C-20 - SOLD

01-01-2004, 09:46 PM	#9
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	I put one under the dash in my 84 ford, it is a 4 gear, but I dont drive off the tach, just like it to be there heres a pic hmmmm seems I havent taken a pic yet! i will take one tommorow maybe! __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD



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