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1974ChevyC10 · 09-11-2004, 01:25 AM

i just got a tach for my truck but im wondering where would be a good mounting spot for it.im not sure if i should mount it on the steering column or on the dashpad somewhere.i dont want to mount it at the bottom of the dash-had a truck once with a gauge mounted down there and it was a pita to see at night.

bigblock73 · 09-11-2004, 01:42 AM

I prefer them IN the dash, but if that isn't possible..then I say on the column.

Russell · 09-11-2004, 01:46 AM

I'm all for factory too

Justins76 · 09-11-2004, 02:53 AM

As long as its not the huge monster tach, I'll say dashpad. I much rather have it in the dash tho, looking factory. Don't really like them mounted to the columns.

1974ChevyC10 · 09-11-2004, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Justins76

As long as its not the huge monster tach, I'll say dashpad. I much rather have it in the dash tho, looking factory. Don't really like them mounted to the columns.

its 3 3/8 or 3 3/4 in diameter i forgot which one exactly but its one of those two.i like the column myself if it wasnt going into the dash.

cliffsta · 09-11-2004, 11:28 AM

yup. In the dash would be optimum.

*1FaastC10* · 09-11-2004, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 1974ChevyC10

i like the column myself if it wasnt going into the dash.

there's your answer, who cares what the rest of us think?

corn · 09-11-2004, 02:05 PM

I like the look of them over the column but I drives me nuts when it moves all over when changing gears. I mounted mine to the dash over the column so it looks like its mounted to the column & it never moves...corn

1974ChevyC10 · 09-11-2004, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

there's your answer, who cares what the rest of us think?

i guess you have a point but i was trying to get a feel for others opinions on this matter-seeing who has mounted them where and what not-some pics wouldnt hurt either guys.

*1972C10* · 09-11-2004, 10:44 PM

Im all for them being on the dash so you can keep eyes on the road/track and just glance at the tach.

corn · 09-12-2004, 07:50 PM

Heres mine...corn

View Poll Results: Best place to mount a tach
on steering column	4	28.57%
on the dashpad	3	21.43%
somewhere else	7	50.00%
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09-11-2004, 01:25 AM	#1
1974ChevyC10 Overworked and Underlaid Join Date: May 2002 Location: Flagstaff,Arizona Posts: 1,279	Tach mounting locations i just got a tach for my truck but im wondering where would be a good mounting spot for it.im not sure if i should mount it on the steering column or on the dashpad somewhere.i dont want to mount it at the bottom of the dash-had a truck once with a gauge mounted down there and it was a pita to see at night. __________________ I'd rather push a Chevy than drive a Ford The Beast-1978 C10 LWB Red-1978 C10 LWB (Uncle Mike)Michael Henry Millett 11/5/1957 to 03/08/2012 Gone but will never be forgotten-RIP (Uncle Chuck)Charles Manning Gulbronsen Sr 1956-2012 Taken from us to soon but you will live on in our hearts-RIP

09-11-2004, 01:42 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I prefer them IN the dash, but if that isn't possible..then I say on the column. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

09-11-2004, 01:46 AM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I'm all for factory too __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-11-2004, 02:53 AM	#4
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	As long as its not the huge monster tach, I'll say dashpad. I much rather have it in the dash tho, looking factory. Don't really like them mounted to the columns. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

09-11-2004, 11:28 AM	#6
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yup. In the dash would be optimum. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-11-2004, 02:05 PM	#8
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	I like the look of them over the column but I drives me nuts when it moves all over when changing gears. I mounted mine to the dash over the column so it looks like its mounted to the column & it never moves...corn

09-11-2004, 10:44 PM	#10
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Im all for them being on the dash so you can keep eyes on the road/track and just glance at the tach.

09-12-2004, 07:50 PM	#11
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Heres mine...corn Last edited by corn; 09-16-2007 at 06:30 PM.



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