Where should I put my Tach?

Discussion in 'Cosmetic' started by Corbin Johnson, Jan 25, 2004.

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Where to put my Tach?

  1. A. Driver's lower corner of windshield

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  2. B. On the steering column

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  3. C. Other???? Please respond below. Thanks

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  1. Corbin Johnson

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    Hi all. I have been wondering where to put the tach I have for quite a while, and was hoping for some suggestions from you. Keep in mind that I want it to be removable with no real damage to the dash, etc. So that rules out cutting a hole for it in this dash. I marked a couple locations on an old pic I have of popular locations to place them. If you choose C, please tell me your suggestion. Thanks!
    -Corbin

    P.S. It is a Sun Super Tach that my Grandfather had in his Ford in 72.
     
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    How 'bout here? John B.
     
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    That is exactly what I want to do in my car. What all did you have to do to put those gauges in there?
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    I'm the wrong guy to ask. I got this pic off of this message board, but didn't record who it belonged to. I don't trust my memory too far, but I think it may be Charlie Pings car; he's got the website maverickgrabber.com. John B.
     
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    If it's a race car, mount it on the dash (or A-pillar) so that it's in your line-of-sight. Otherwise, mount it on the column. Mine is on the column and I like it there. Any lower than that is pointless because you have to take your eyes off the road to see the tach...not good.

    Damm I want that steering wheel !
     
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    Seriously, what do I have to do to get a steering wheel like that with the Maverick emblem??...
    :confused:
     
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    Where's your Fuel gauge & turn indicators??...
     
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    I have the same horn button as shown in the pic by John B...I made mine by taking a Mav door emblem and fitting it into the horn button. I have my Tach mounted on the steering column...mainly because I did not want to ruin my dashpad or if I mounted it lower...it would be to hard to see the R's come up and still keep an eye on the track or road as the case may be. Of course I still need to hide my wires...as you can see
     
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    tach mount

    I too have the sun super tach I used to have it mounted on the colum, but had to look into the steering wheel (wich is an aftermarket Grant, little smaller) it was a PITA, so I took the curved colum mounting braket hammered it flat and ran a screw through it, it sits on the dash and is mounted into the A pillar I like it WAY better, eyes barley have to leave the road to see it!
     
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    Console/tray?

    Is that the Pinto console that I have seen before?

    I suggested that to someone on this board a long
    time ago, but I have never seen one installed.



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    If you put it on the steering column doesn't that interfere with your speedo(vision)?
     
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    Good eye Seth....that is indeed a Pinto tray...I have the stock Maverick console (without the clock) also but ran into fitting troubles with my shifter, hence the Pinto tray. It fits perfectly and looks great!
     
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  13. Corbin Johnson

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    Thanks for the input guys. I am going to put it on the steering column off to the side like Grabber71 so I don't interupt my speedo vision. Does Grant make any steering wheels in about the same size of the stock ones? Thanks.
    -Corbin
     
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    Corbin:

    The Grant #1770 is "about" the same size,nice steering wheel,also mount the tach from the E-Brake bolts.
     
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    Question: How practical are the hood mounded tachs? I have never seen one up in person, but I always thought they looked pretty cool.
     
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