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djunkie · 06-08-2011, 01:34 PM

Trying to decide where to put mine. Its a 3 3/4 Autometer. Was gonna put it on the column but I think it may block the speedo and gas gauge. Where is everybody mounting theres.

slugish · 06-08-2011, 10:25 PM

Put mine here

djunkie · 06-08-2011, 10:47 PM

Ya but what did you do with the fuel gauge?
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motornut · 06-09-2011, 10:46 AM

a little more to the right if your not using the AC

ScottsdaleC20 · 06-09-2011, 10:56 AM

I attached mine underneath the radio/ashtray.

Adams74Chevy · 06-09-2011, 12:33 PM

Mine was put in be the p.o. and he put it on top the dash next to the pillar on the drivers side. I like the placement of it. It's not in the way of other gauges and it's visible looking out the windshield w/o being in the way either. These are the best pictures I have showing it. One from the outside and inside.

kikkegek · 06-09-2011, 02:33 PM

bottom left:

and a pic at night:

slugish · 06-09-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by djunkie

Ya but what did you do with the fuel gauge?
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Got one from a tach cluster at the bone yard. which is a lot smaller & put it where the clock normally goes on the lower left.

redneckchevy · 06-10-2011, 12:54 AM

I put mine on the steering colum, from the photos it looks like its in the way but i have had it there for about a year and its never been in the way.

lbrowne · 06-10-2011, 12:55 AM

That smaller tach looks sweet - what bulbs do you have in there? I like how well lit it is.

Altec · 06-10-2011, 01:02 AM

"Back in the day" my truck was setup with a 5" Autometer with shift light strapped to the column covering the fuel level gauge. The fuel gauge could be checked by a simple lean to the left, and you had a easy to see tach. Which was the speedo for a while because the real speedometer was broken, and there was also that time the fuel gauge was broken anyway lol.

Sorry, no pictures. I'm a huge fan of that spot though, and since I could see the fuel gauge with the 5", the 3.75" will be fine. Your gauge will be low, and the fuel needle is near the top.

Clos'84TX · 06-10-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lbrowne

That smaller tach looks sweet - what bulbs do you have in there? I like how well lit it is.

I have often thought about mounting LED lights behind the bezel with the gauges. In a way that you can't see the actual light but can see the lighting effect..

Has anyone done this?

djunkie · 06-10-2011, 03:30 PM

Well I put it on the column. Doesn't seem to block the speedo and fuel gauge too bad.

kikkegek · 06-10-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Clos'84TX

I have often thought about mounting LED lights behind the bezel with the gauges. In a way that you can't see the actual light but can see the lighting effect..

Has anyone done this?

if you mean my tach, then the bulb in the tach is teh standard that came with the tach and in my case can not be replaced, because it is soldered in by the manufacturer. I tried to open up the tach, but I could only get the lens and faceplate of, but not the tach out of the house. It seemed glued to the back and I didnt want to damage it.

I backlit my dash like this, here are some pics. I chose soft white SMD's in stead the bright white people usually go for, because this is more authentic to the car and is not white but also not yellow, but really nice on your eyes at night

follow this link to my build and you can see the pics.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&postcount=34

lbrowne · 06-11-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by djunkie

Well I put it on the column. Doesn't seem to block the speedo and fuel gauge too bad.

I was gunna do that until the column moved with the gear stick!

Mikec10 · 06-11-2011, 12:59 AM

how i have mine done. makes my truck look mean as hell from the outside lol.

lbrowne · 06-11-2011, 01:22 PM

Kikkegek: What lights are you using in your dash??

kikkegek · 06-11-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lbrowne

Kikkegek: What lights are you using in your dash??

its an RGB SMD strip. Normally you get in each light point Red,Yellow and Blue. But I got a strip with three whites. And I choose a soft tint of white. So it looks normal and is easy on the eyes at night.

look on ebay for "rgb warm white led strip"
http://cgi.ebay.com/1m-LED-STRIP-505...item3a64df37c4

djunkie · 06-11-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lbrowne

I was gunna do that until the column moved with the gear stick!

Mine is mounted higher on the column. I had to slighter modify a hose clamp to make it fit around the turn signal lever but it worked out good.

**Palf70Step** · 06-11-2011, 06:29 PM

The prior owner mounted the tach here on my 83.

I cleaned up his wiring mess, but for now I am going to leave it where it is.

djunkie · 06-11-2011, 07:58 PM

Heres a couple more pics. And 1 you can see how I trimmed the hose clamp to clear the turn signal lever assembly. I was worried it may weaken the hose clamp but it ended up working out. I can't tilt my steering wheel all the way up though as it hits the tach mounting bracket but it'll go up a coupe notches.

3r!c84 · 06-11-2011, 08:01 PM

here is mine..

simple but effective

lbrowne · 06-14-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

here is mine..

simple but effective

That's a great setup but what is it? Where did you get it?

bluex · 06-14-2011, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lbrowne

That's a great setup but what is it? Where did you get it?

Its a 3rd gen camaro tach. Check his build thread in his sig or these:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=camaro+tach

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=camaro+tach

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=camaro+tach

3r!c84 · 06-14-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bluex

Its a 3rd gen camaro tach. Check his build thread in his sig or these:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=camaro+tach

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=camaro+tach

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=camaro+tach

thankyou man!

06-08-2011, 01:34 PM	#1
djunkie Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lomita. Ca. Posts: 127	Aftermarket tach mounting Trying to decide where to put mine. Its a 3 3/4 Autometer. Was gonna put it on the column but I think it may block the speedo and gas gauge. Where is everybody mounting theres. Last edited by djunkie; 06-08-2011 at 01:42 PM.

06-08-2011, 10:25 PM	#2
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting Put mine here

06-08-2011, 10:47 PM	#3
djunkie Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lomita. Ca. Posts: 127	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting Ya but what did you do with the fuel gauge? Posted via Mobile Device

06-09-2011, 10:46 AM	#4
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06-09-2011, 10:56 AM	#5
ScottsdaleC20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 8	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting I attached mine underneath the radio/ashtray. Last edited by ScottsdaleC20; 06-09-2011 at 10:57 AM.

06-09-2011, 12:33 PM	#6
Adams74Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 417	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting Mine was put in be the p.o. and he put it on top the dash next to the pillar on the drivers side. I like the placement of it. It's not in the way of other gauges and it's visible looking out the windshield w/o being in the way either. These are the best pictures I have showing it. One from the outside and inside. Attached Images __________________ 2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1500 4x4 5.3L automatic 1986 M1008 CUCV 6.2L Detroit Diesel TH400 4.56 Detroit Locker rear NP208 1973 K20 "Silverado" 350ci, HEI, TH350, NP203 with 2wd conversion, A/C, power windows,tilt wheel, dual tanks. My '73ish K20 thread My 5yo son claims it as his. 1987 V20 Custom Deluxe 350 TH400 NP208 "farm truck" getting parted out. 2016 Nissan Altima grocery getter/commuter

06-09-2011, 02:33 PM	#7
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,520	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting bottom left: and a pic at night: __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

06-10-2011, 12:54 AM	#9
redneckchevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tony, WI Posts: 69	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting I put mine on the steering colum, from the photos it looks like its in the way but i have had it there for about a year and its never been in the way.

06-10-2011, 12:55 AM	#10
lbrowne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 144	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting That smaller tach looks sweet - what bulbs do you have in there? I like how well lit it is.

06-10-2011, 01:02 AM	#11
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting "Back in the day" my truck was setup with a 5" Autometer with shift light strapped to the column covering the fuel level gauge. The fuel gauge could be checked by a simple lean to the left, and you had a easy to see tach. Which was the speedo for a while because the real speedometer was broken, and there was also that time the fuel gauge was broken anyway lol. Sorry, no pictures. I'm a huge fan of that spot though, and since I could see the fuel gauge with the 5", the 3.75" will be fine. Your gauge will be low, and the fuel needle is near the top. __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra

06-10-2011, 03:30 PM	#13
djunkie Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lomita. Ca. Posts: 127	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting Well I put it on the column. Doesn't seem to block the speedo and fuel gauge too bad. Attached Images

06-11-2011, 12:59 AM	#16
Mikec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 293	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting how i have mine done. makes my truck look mean as hell from the outside lol. __________________ 1980 C10 SWB Yukon 5.3/5 speed 3.73 gears.

06-11-2011, 01:22 PM	#17
lbrowne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alberta Posts: 144	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting Kikkegek: What lights are you using in your dash??

06-11-2011, 06:29 PM	#20
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,269	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting The prior owner mounted the tach here on my 83. I cleaned up his wiring mess, but for now I am going to leave it where it is. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-11-2011, 07:58 PM	#21
djunkie Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lomita. Ca. Posts: 127	Re: Aftermarket tach mounting Heres a couple more pics. And 1 you can see how I trimmed the hose clamp to clear the turn signal lever assembly. I was worried it may weaken the hose clamp but it ended up working out. I can't tilt my steering wheel all the way up though as it hits the tach mounting bracket but it'll go up a coupe notches. Attached Images



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