Tach in original dash cluster !!

[jmcap]

Hey Guys,

Saw this online while surfing the web ( perhaps it's yours ) and I would love to mount a tach as pictured

Can't find a short sweep one that could be 'retooled' to mount as needed. Any thoughts or personal experience?

All advice appreciated.

jmcap

[The Rocknrod]

In the FAQ section - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002
There is a thread on installing aftermarket tachs in our dash cluster - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=499570
someone also sells the bracket.
Then there is another thread listed there - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=520520

[jayoldschool]

Yet another example why this forum is great. On just about any other automotive forum, someone would have posted "do a search".

[jmcap]

I'm grateful as well. Being a newbee I'll need to learn about researching previous threads on same topics. Sorry for my ignorance.

Thankful for the education,

jmcap

[The Rocknrod]

Being a Premium Member pays that back to all those who went before me.

[jocko]

Here's a pic of mine back when I re-did it years ago. No need to retool a non-chev tach, unless that's what you want - factory tach repops (as shown in your 1st post) are available from LMC (part 36-1929: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=53) and the like, if I recall correctly. The best candidate vac gauges seem to be early 60's pontiac and chev console-mounted vac gauges - on ebay or at swap meets.

vac gauge install: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527354

parking brake lamp mod (you might opt for this after you've wasted your first set of brake shoes ): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=419932

[highwinger]

I wish I had a spot in my 63 dash for a tach like that

[LT1 Burb]

Originally Posted by highwinger

I wish I had a spot in my 63 dash for a tach like that

You do if you convert from idiot lights.

[highwinger]

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

You do if you convert from idiot lights.

have pics of an example?

[61hawk]

Originally Posted by jmcap

Hey Guys,

Saw this online while surfing the web ( perhaps it's yours ) and I would love to mount a tach as pictured

Can't find a short sweep one that could be 'retooled' to mount as needed. Any thoughts or personal experience?

All advice appreciated.

jmcap

Actually that's mine... I think that picture is about 10 years old... the gauge cluster is still upstairs. The truck body work is done, the truck has been painted, the glass is in, the bed is in, the hemi engine is ready to be dropped in... been sitting this way for the past four years. I really really need to get back on this truck.

As far as the tach, it was a factory guage that came with the truck. I added the vacuum gauge from an Oldsmobile/Buick/Pontiac in the clock location.

[62bagger]

I am currently restoring the cluster for my 62. I was going to order the tach from the truck shop. it is for a 64-66 but I think I can make it work. I will post a picture when I get the tach. The information you get from this site is well worth the cost membership.

[62bagger]

I am currently restoring the cluster for my 62. I was going to order the tach from the truck shop. it is for a 64-66 but I think I can make it work. I will post a picture when I get the tach.

[roll_the_dice]

I just put a sunpro tach in my gauge cluster yesterday. Almost finished restoring it. I bought the tach at Summit for $110 I think...it had a chrome bezel around it and I took it off to fit better.

[jmcap]

Roll the Dice,

Looks fantastic. What Model # sunpro ?

[roll_the_dice]

Originally Posted by jmcap

Roll the Dice,

Looks fantastic. What Model # sunpro ?

Thanks...I actually bought it from Jegs, but Summit has it cheaper now. Actually a Bosch. It was this one.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/b...8050/overview/

I had to take the chrome face off which was kind of a pain in the butt, but did it with a flathead screwdriver.

[ray_mcavoy]

Originally Posted by 62bagger

I am currently restoring the cluster for my 62. I was going to order the tach from the truck shop. it is for a 64-66 but I think I can make it work. I will post a picture when I get the tach.

Yes, as long as your 62 cluster is the version with gauges (not warning lights) the tach should be a direct fit.

More info in this thread --> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=614418

[64jmb]

Originally Posted by jmcap

Hey Guys,

Saw this online while surfing the web ( perhaps it's yours ) and I would love to mount a tach as pictured

Can't find a short sweep one that could be 'retooled' to mount as needed. Any thoughts or personal experience?

All advice appreciated.

jmcap

Here is mine on my 66 C10 Short Bed Custom Cab.

[jmcap]

Sweet! Love your clock also.

[64jmb]

Thanks! That clock was used for the C10's, Impala's and Chevelle's as well!