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68 IRON · 03-24-2011, 04:36 PM

I've heard talk about tach dashes, from factory, existing for straight six applications. I just havent seen it. Is there such a thing and if so how can I get one? What would be the mod? This would really be cool to have.

beautimus · 03-24-2011, 08:17 PM

If youve seen any tach dash for these model trucks ,you have seen what the tach for a six looks like. the only difference is an ink stamp 6 or 8 on the back of the tach, to distinguish between 6 cyl and v8 applications.

**too much stuff** · 03-24-2011, 10:35 PM

You can't tell by looking at the front. If the back is mechanical drive, it is for a diesel, otherwise originally it was ink stamped 6 or 8 cyl. Sometimes that ink stamp is worn off however.

68 IRON · 03-26-2011, 07:49 PM

Ok, just wanted to see if it was true. All I see are V8 applications and thought it would be more useful for those low winding I6's.

VA72C10 · 03-26-2011, 07:56 PM

Yep, as mentioned they are out there and look the same as the V8 tachs except for the stamp on the back....but they're pretty rare and demand a premium.

72BlckButy · 03-26-2011, 08:30 PM

Here's what to look for:

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Mayo · 03-29-2011, 10:44 PM

I would love to have one in my truck

68 IRON · 03-30-2011, 10:44 AM

Yep, thats what I'm talkin' about!!! Thanks, Black Beauty, ..... Soooo, are you reallllllllly attached to that cluster....?

Just kidding.....I couldnt afford it!!!!

03-24-2011, 04:36 PM	#1
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	If you have it, lets see it! I've heard talk about tach dashes, from factory, existing for straight six applications. I just havent seen it. Is there such a thing and if so how can I get one? What would be the mod? This would really be cool to have.

03-24-2011, 08:17 PM	#2
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: If you have it, lets see it! If youve seen any tach dash for these model trucks ,you have seen what the tach for a six looks like. the only difference is an ink stamp 6 or 8 on the back of the tach, to distinguish between 6 cyl and v8 applications. __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

03-24-2011, 10:35 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,714	Re: If you have it, lets see it! You can't tell by looking at the front. If the back is mechanical drive, it is for a diesel, otherwise originally it was ink stamped 6 or 8 cyl. Sometimes that ink stamp is worn off however. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-26-2011, 07:49 PM	#4
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: If you have it, lets see it! Ok, just wanted to see if it was true. All I see are V8 applications and thought it would be more useful for those low winding I6's.

03-26-2011, 07:56 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: If you have it, lets see it! Yep, as mentioned they are out there and look the same as the V8 tachs except for the stamp on the back....but they're pretty rare and demand a premium. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-26-2011, 08:30 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: If you have it, lets see it! Here's what to look for: __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-29-2011, 10:44 PM	#7
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: If you have it, lets see it! I would love to have one in my truck __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

03-30-2011, 10:44 AM	#8
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: If you have it, lets see it! Yep, thats what I'm talkin' about!!! Thanks, Black Beauty, ..... Soooo, are you reallllllllly attached to that cluster....? Just kidding.....I couldnt afford it!!!!



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