Hey Guys, looking for ideas on to where I should put my tach, if i should put it on the dash, the console, the steering column etc. can some of you post pictures of where you put it, kinda want to get an idea of what size i should get and where i should install, thanks in advance..:beers:

here is an older pic but the tach is the same.

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w48/msenmartin/IMG_0556.jpg

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If you don't care about your dash pad.

Mark... thats what I want to do with mine :yes:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/Dougs68Camaro/DSCF0010-1.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/1969ProStreetCamaro/MVC-032F.jpg

David F.
www.firstgens.com (http://www.firstgens.com)

Mine is mounted off a 1" aluminum flat bar. The flat bar is mounted to the dash and lays on top of the dash pad.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/prostreet69camaro/Interior.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj16/prostreet69camaro/DSC06083.jpg

I like the stealth look, and if you have a shift lite it works great that way. Mine is mounted so I can still see the turn indicator and gauge, just barely.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/rs406/interiorpass.jpg

I know it's not a Camaro,but close enuff.30 or so years ago a past owner drilled holes in a mint dashpad to mount a cheeszy little tach.I stll use those holes today.I have had the tach both on top of and under the dash pad,and under is better.This position is perect for a race car.It isnt in my line of sight for the tree,or my opponent,and the shift light is right in my peripheral vision so I can see it while focusing on the race I do however cover the light with my hand when turnig it on since I feel that it burns a blind spot in my eyes which can effect how I see the tree at night.I actually dissassembled my dash and painted the factory guage bezels and pointers to match my aftermarket guages

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/racer7391/birdinterior.jpg

Before I went back to the in-dash tach.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g136/Caman355/180-1.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3897030915_b8e6121aff.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4011961869_5a656702b6.jpg

Steiner, how did you mount it to the column? i see you have the autometer tach i want, is there a wrap around kit?

Steiner, how did you mount it to the column? i see you have the autometer tach i want, is there a wrap around kit?


I just drilled and tapped into the surround for two short M6 button heads and used Loctite. I wouldn't hang off of it but it's fairly secure. Coating the threads with JB-Weld would be even better but only if you planned on never removing it without some damage.

You can find some decent deals on AutoMeter on eBay if you search by part number. I saved $100 over Summit just on my wideband AFR gauge kit and probably $30 on the tach when you factor in shipping.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v325/steve69ss396/IMG_2477.jpg

Mine's in the dash like a couple here.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3629442958_71514b8b0d_m.jpg

Had a big ol' Auto meter on my car right on the cowl panel. Beside fuel pressure, oil pressure and wtaer temp gauge... When I was racing...

Here's mine in a drag car.

http://y2camaro.com/mycar/img/intng.jpg

http://www.camaros.net/forums/customprofilepics/profilepic42589_1.gif

i just took out the fuel gauge and put the tach there and got the gauge mounts by the shifter to keep everything looking original and clean

i dont have it in yet but i am going to use a auto meter dpss tach in my center console. it will be one of four gauges in the auto meter gauge pod.

on windshield post

Windshield post can be dangerous place, getting in or out, or in hitting anything,
you may not want anything in that area

To me, the coolest tach EVER, is the Pontiac hood tach.

To me, the coolest tach EVER, is the Pontiac hood tach.

on a gto right, the judge!? i'd love that, but too much criticism! lol

Ok, I'll be the smart a**.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2879/1241/7195620004_large.jpg

on a gto right, the judge!? i'd love that, but too much criticism! lol
Don't forget Firebird also had a hood tach, and Buick GS had them too.
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Don't forget Firebird also had a hood tach, and Buick GS had them too.
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And some Yenko.

http://www.camaros.net/forums/album.php?albumid=340&pictureid=2279

http://www.camaros.net/forums/album.php?albumid=340&pictureid=2279

how did you mount it to you column?

http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/27650304196.jpg?1264906156

Just put a large band clamp on the column and put some shrink tube around it to conceal it a bit.

how did you mount it to you column?
I just used a hose clamp. I think I'll paint the clamp black to make it blend in better.

Factory Dashes usually place the Tach to the Right of Center in the Main Instrument Cluster but I personally prefer the Tach mounted on the Dash Pad just to the right of the Steering Wheel as you can see both the Road and Tach at the same time. My most valuable Instrument is a Manual Oil Pressure Gauge which should be mounted in the Top region of the Dash just under the Tach.

Volvo use to mount a Dash Mounted Tach with their Oil BAR Gauge in this manner and you could not beat the arrangement for Road Rallying as they where always in your line of sight.

When you sit in the drivers seat I can see the fuel guage just over the top of my tach. Since this photo I have fixed the open fuel circuit. What I really need is something better than a hose clamp... I used it becuase I had one handy. I have it out again and I will be using shrink tube on the wires and I am looking for a hose clamp alternative. I was thinking about a 1/2 inch black zip tie.

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll71/vincevs/Autometer%20Tach/IMG_1402.jpg

Ok, I'll be the smart a**.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2879/1241/7195620004_large.jpg
That is sweet,where did you get them and how much? Pefect fit.:thumbsup:

That is sweet,where did you get them and how much? Pefect fit.:thumbsup:

isnt that just dakota digital?

im looking to rig my shift lite a good distance from my autometer tach, any idea how much room i have?

when I had a 3 3/8 sunpro

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd216/67SSand99SS/100_2465.jpg

when I had a 5" sunpro with a shift light

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd216/67SSand99SS/000_0005.jpg

I've got a phantom setup like Keypilot does now, with the 5" mechanical speedo on the left and the 5" tach on the right. I don't have a picture right now.

http://i584.photobucket.com/albums/ss287/LYK2ROC/SDC10691.jpg

The usual 5" in dash Autometer:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4458329957_10e3e24fc9_o.jpg

I have mine attached by way of blue tie-wrap. Getting ready to replace this tach with the new Sunpro Super Tachometer SST802R that just came out. Nice retro unit with new electronics. :thumbsup:

The tach is the only gauge that's not outside on my '71. You can see it on the dash here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/cam100.jpg

The tach is the only gauge that's not outside on my '71. You can see it on the dash here:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v691/marlinguy/cam100.jpg
What is that Passenger side rear? A Mailbox ?:confused:

What is that Passenger side rear? A Mailbox ?:confused:

Not sure what you're seeing or referring to? Maybe my rollcage inside, or the 5pt harnesses hanging from the cage?

On the roof, I think he is asking about the thing on the roof?

I figured it out ....it's another car in another driveway.......duh ? for me.....LOL

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/mrama/010-2.jpg

Old (hose clamp painted black)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/HarleyD67/90.jpg
New
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/HarleyD67/DSC04247-2.jpg

I figured it out ....it's another car in another driveway.......duh ? for me.....LOL

Wait a second! A car guy can't spot a car in the background?;)

I thought this was the traditional way. A Sun tach mounted with a big hose clamp.

-Chuck

http://www.zutco.com/Camaro/z10tach.jpg

My current setup


http://www.fquick.com/images/vehicles/full/15443253367.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=253367)

What is that Passenger side rear? A Mailbox ?:confused:

what's the RPO # for a mailbox mounted on the passenger/rear? I forgot.

what's the RPO # for a mailbox mounted on the passenger/rear? I forgot.

Same as your PO box.;)

i bought the am3780, and will be putting it on my column, i think it looks best there, second to in the dash