Hood Tachs

[dforsyth]

By the way supercar_kid I will not start a flame war over your imatuarity but I have to wonder if you as an "enthusiast" can really appreciate what someone who really works in this hobby goes through.

If you are going to play with the big boys you might want to educate yourself on what goes on behind the scenes of your enthusiast lifestyle of reading what I write.

If supercar_kid is the example of what is here I will be happy to go elsewhere.

For the rest of you, keep up the good work and the site looks good.

[Supercar_Kid]

Dave, where to begin? First of all, everything I have posted thus far is fact. I’ll print it on a piece of paper if that makes it more believable for you or your editors. You came on here asking for info and I provided it to the best of my ability. You’re the one who claims to be an expert, not I...need I quote myself “I don't claim to be any sort of self proclaimed expert, and I'm not saying what I've posted here is the end all be all of hood mounted tachometer information, but what I've said here I believe to be 100% accurate and you can take what you will from it.” You claim I “berated” you when I think it’s quite the other way around. You’ve posted numerous false, unsupported statements, such as the fact that Yenko hood tachs weren’t made by Dixco, when in FACT they were. You also implied that the tach you posted wasn’t the one on ebay, which it IS. I corrected your misguided statements to the best of my ability, and then you claim that my word isn’t good enough, that you need documentation. So not only do you want all the info myself and others have already done the research on, but also any original documents, photos, and paperwork they might have, so you can publish it in a national publication for a profit? To me it sounds like you are fishing for free info to profit on. Essentially you want someone else to do all your legwork while you sit and take it all in so you can write your "factual" article and collect a check for someone else's hard work. If you want to give me your editor’s address, I will gladly write a FACTUAL article myself, and I can provide all the detailed documents and photographs needed, since I’ve already done years of research on these tachometers, and between my brother and I, we’ve collected more than a few examples worthy of publication, including 3 NOS Dixco units in the boxes, with all paperwork, warranty info, etc. and the original promotional info press packet explaining to dealers exactly what a Dixco HT/x had to offer, including photos, and even a script for a radio advertising spot, not to mention photos of several Dixco hood tach variations that you’d be delighted to even know exist. If you weren’t so arrogant and unappreciative, I’d think about sharing some of this info with you, like my brother and I do with everyone else who shows the interest at each and every one of the the annual Supercar Reunions. Wanna be a professional automotive journalist, how about doing your own research, and gathering some facts for yourself. Sounds to me like you’re looking for the Cliff’s notes on Dixco hood tachs for you overdue homework assignment. Just curious, what part of this article have YOU researched or written so far?

[55chevy]

[LVCamaro]

If you're not trying to start a flame, then why the last post? That's your second offer to move along and I haven't heard any objection. Watch that doorknob...

SS

[camarojoe]

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If supercar_kid is the example of what is here I will be happy to go elsewhere.



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SupercarKid has helped your project out as much as anyones could have or will have. Don't let the door hit you on the a$s on your way out.

[dforsyth]

Sorry to hear that from the person I was told had the documentation.
As it is said put your money where your mouth is and you guys obviously have none
And I do.

[55chevy]

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As it is said put your money where your mouth is and you guys obviously have none
And I do.

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David... If you would take even 5 minutes to research this site.. you would realize that these ARE the people who do OWN ALL the stuff that you pride yourself in "writing about".. With your slandering comments and "better than us ALL because you write for CHRIST.. 'Mopar Action'".. ATTITUDE.. then bashing those who TRIED helping you in your effort.. You aren't putting a positive light on your name here.. And I have seen your name in print before.. But now seeing how you work.. I might not be inclined to read your next effort.. And I can probably speak for more than a few of us guys "who can't put our money where our mouth is.. cause you can".

[Steve_Hoog]

I'm not sure if this thread or Dana man's Camaro is more amusing.

[Pantera]

Hot Damm I just love to watch a spirited discussion un fold. Funny how it is so easy to watch someone make a fool of themself's and not even realize what they have done.

Seriously tho it is a shame that this went the way it did. I guess some ego's are just not going to even consider that someone could know more about a subject than they do.

I hope that he learns to appoligize and allow others to give him what they know with out being so negitive. A good writer should be a better listner and just ask the hard questions to glean whatever info he needs for his article. Mind you I have nothing against Mopar's and in fact I even drive one (A Van). Heck, I like all kinds of cars. I even own a RX-7 Convertable.

[Steve_Hoog]

Larry the RX-7 is on the verge of TMI.