Re: Period correct tach ideas?
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Rose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want to put a new steering column mounted tach in my 69 Nova, but I want it to look like a period correct tach that may have been put in the car back in the day. I looked thru tachs on Summit/Jegs until I was delirious. I'd rather stay away from old tachs, and stick with something new, accurate, dependable....Any suggestions? </div></div>

Here's a thread from a different forum that goes through some options and might stimulate further thought -

K

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392461

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Re: Period correct tach ideas?
 

Bill, you are correct that there isn't a lot of room between the steering column and the dash.

I had a SST-802 tach in my 1968 Nova. Here is a picture of it in case you want to see what it looks like. It does sit a little off to the side as there isn't enough room to have it straight up and down.

These tachs are period correct for the time as I believe they came out in '68 or so....maybe earlier.

Kurt

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...7-p7224726.jpg

Re: Period correct tach ideas?
 

Hay Bill, how about something a little differant ?
This one from [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/santa.gif[/img]

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-dscf0443.jpg

Re: Period correct tach ideas?
 

try jason..supernovass..he has a BUNCH of NOS tachs...im sure he can find ya something..

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Auto meter has a very cool retro tach:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/2897/10002/-1

Re: Period correct tach ideas?
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markjohnson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Auto meter has a very cool retro tach:

http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto+Meter/105/2897/10002/-1 </div></div>

That is pretty cool...I think I'd have to paint the cup black and the bezel silver to be a bit more period looking.


BIG

Re: Period correct tach ideas?
 

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #FF6600"><span style="font-size: 17pt">I located a circa '69~'70 NOS Sun SST 802 for my old Chevelle - RPM is spot on, 3 wire easy connect . . .
Maybe someone on SYC has one - if not, try eBay [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] </span></span>
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Re: Period correct tach ideas?
 

1974 Granatelli Nova below but this tach is not being manufactured anymore. I think you'll find a lot more options on tachometers if you open your mind to some vintage units. You can't go wrong with the repro Sun Super Tach 802 but if it doesn't do it for you then there ain't many other new choices.

https://secure.finishlinestudios.com...ll12810050.jpg

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Here's a few of mine.

Re: Period correct tach ideas?
 

I have a nos SST90 Sun tach but it needs a monitor box https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-dsc06897.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-dsc06891.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...2-dsc06932.jpg