Just picked up a 67 hood tach. It has the template for cutting and drilling but no real placemant for on the hood. Anyone know the exact location for the tach or is it just whatever looks good?
Whatever looks good sounds interesting... maybe right in the middle of the hood, that way the passenger can see it also
I think Vikki has a template on her site showing dimensions off the corner of the hood. I used one but I think it was for a 68 and realized before I started cutting too much. Used a hole saw to get the hump that sticks down centered in the traingual spot under the hood. Then needed to square out one end of the hole with a tin snips. Make sure to use a sharp new hole saw.
Oh got to see some badazz pontiacs tear up the track today in norwalk. Not very many first gen. firebirds there. But amazingly there was 2 trans am coupes and 1 vert. 2 of them were for sale
It does have the template but as to the exact location on the hood, the instruction are vague. I want it just right. I can get it relatively close to where it should be but would like it exact.
Hey Gus, is your hood factory with the tach? Got all your measurements. Tried to go to vicki's website waited about 10 minutes for it to download template. My dial-up sucks long story. I finally gave up due to Aadd syndrome.
Thx david, now the fun part.... CUTTING. I'm thinking of using my concrete saw? You know keep the holes from getting all burred up. Was going to us the hedge trimmers but don't think they are sharp enough...
I used a 3" metal hole saw. 3" was more than enough even though the pattern shows 3.75".
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
I used a 4" metal hole saw for mine (after-market tach on a '69). Worked just fine. Just make sure it is sharp, a dull one will heat up the hood without cutting into it. This can cause the paint to blister. Good luck!
Well it's on the car... Man is the 67 tach a tall tach!!! Not sure about it. Figured for the purists I'd gotten harassed about the wrong tach if I went with the 68 tach. I think it will grow on me. My mother loves it per her words "paint it red with black vinyl top I'll be happy". She had a 68 bird with hood tach.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
Funny this would be mentioned about the 67-68 tachs. My 68 Bird had an original 68 short style tach. Then when I bought the one to put on the LeMans, I ordered the correct 67 tall style. At first, I could NOT get used to it at all. I almost ordered a 68 style. However, after a few months have past, I have completely reversed myself and now I like the 67 taller tach much better!
Originally Posted By Dave's White Rock '68 Droptop
unfortunately at present I have a 69 short black one....LOL
There you go bringing your personal problems into the conversation. Now stop doing that!!
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
A true Pontiac signature. I can't imagine owning a Pontiac without the infamous hood tach. That's why I just had to put one of the 67 LeMans, I clarified that it was an available option before cutting into a flawless hood!
Drove the car today since putting the tach out there and have to say it looks mean out there. It seems to be fairly accurate too. Can't wait to see it glowing at night cruising the cool autumn air. Now I need to find me a ram air pan and open those scoops up.. No lowe's or homedepot air duct system... But true ram air power!!!
I know one thing, they are much cheaper now that when I bought mine. I was among the early buyers who helped pay for tooling. LOL Now you guys reap the benefits of waiting...
2012 Mustang Boss 302 #1918, Competition Orange. FGF replacement 2006 Mustang V6 Pony, Vista Blue. Factory ordered. 2019 BMW X3 (Titled to the wife, but I'm always driving it for her. So I'm claiming it) Old projects, gone but not forgotten: 1967 FB 400, original CA car. After 22 years of work, trashed by the guy who was supposed to paint it. I had to sell it. 1980 Turbo Trans Am 1970 Mustang fastback, 351C 4Bbl, auto 1988 Mustang GT, 5 speed 1983 F-150 4x4, built 302 1994 Chevy K2500 HD 4x4, 454 TBI
Not sure I could sell you the hole saw and ship it to the great white north for less than what you could buy one there. If you lived near by you could borrow it. It was $20 and I already had an arbor.
I belive even a 3" hole works. The stock opening is way bigger than needed. I used a 3" saw that I already had.
I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold 1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
I saw you posted above that a 3†saw would work so I figured 3 5/8 would be fine. They didn’t have 3 3/4. Didn’t try to install the tach yet. Need to take it off my other hood.
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