5" Tach mounting

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KnuckleDuster

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Would like te relocate my 5" Autometer Monster Tach to a more visible position without sacrificing my dash pad.

What worked for you guys?
 
I made a sheet metal bracket that wrapped around the dash pad. It went under the top pad in the front about 2 inches. then folded back around the pad. formed it to go to a hole the previous owner had drilled in the face of the dash just to the right of the cluster.
 
I did not want to scar up the dash either. I found I could do this install below with a standard mount bolted in right at the underneath leading dash pad edge not effecting the dash or pad. When removed it is undetectable. And yes, I can read the tach & needed gauges (fuel) & signal stalk fine ~ and its not in my way at any time. (sorry for low quality pic tho)
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I made a sheet metal bracket that wrapped around the dash pad. It went under the top pad in the front about 2 inches. then folded back around the pad. formed it to go to a hole the previous owner had drilled in the face of the dash just to the right of the cluster.
 
Similar to what briankaplan has going on. Previous owner/s drilled holes in dash. Utilized those holes and made my own bracket.

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I did not want to scar up the dash either. I found I could do this install below with a standard mount bolted in right at the underneath leading dash pad edge not effecting the dash or pad. When removed it is undetectable. And yes, I can read the tach & needed gauges (fuel) & signal stalk fine ~ and its not in my way at any time. (sorry for low quality pic tho)View attachment 1715034834
i did the same just on the right side of the wheel instead of the left, i can see the tach from 1500rpm up to 7k without moving my head
 
Would like te relocate my 5" Autometer Monster Tach to a more visible position without sacrificing my dash pad.

What worked for you guys?

We are thinking of carrying this tach bracket. No damaging dash pad! Look at the photos and let me know your opinion. Introductory pricing at $79.00.

Sincerely,

Michael

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Anybody make an A-pillar mount for old Mopars?

Some good ideas, but I am looking at potential pros and cons. I need to check out my old dash pad. Are any of you guys with a mount under the pad having it force the pad up off the dash frame?
 
there was a guy up in the Seattle area, years ago, who came up with a bent SS sheet metal bracket, similar if not identical to the one in the pics above. It slipped under the upper dash pad, so it didn't require drilling holes in dash frame or pad.
 
That guy is Jon Sterns. He is the designer for the product pictured above. Due to health concerns he cannot market these himself and asked if we will do it for him. I think the part is pretty slick and it's very easy to use. Really not much to dislike.
 
That guy is Jon Sterns. He is the designer for the product pictured above. Due to health concerns he cannot market these himself and asked if we will do it for him. I think the part is pretty slick and it's very easy to use. Really not much to dislike.


So what holds that bracket on? Just the fit under the dash pad? I'd be interested, but I'm not going to beat up the dash pad.
 
So what holds that bracket on? Just the fit under the dash pad? I'd be interested, but I'm not going to beat up the dash pad.

I am a little worried becase the core of the pad is just thin sheetmetal. These tachs are not light, and then you got heat working against the pad as well. I worry it might make the pad warp/lift over time.
 
I am a little worried becase the core of the pad is just thin sheetmetal. These tachs are not light, and then you got heat working against the pad as well. I worry it might make the pad warp/lift over time.

The bottom leg of the tach bracket slides under your dash pad. With a little care nothing is scratched.
One of the photos I posted is of the TB installed in my car. I did this for the photos only since my tach is on the console, so there is no way I would install this on my car if it was going to damage the dash pad, or anything else for that matter. Goes on easy as pie.

As for the weight, yes the tachs are heavy but because of the L bend and the "S" shape the SS bracket is very rigid and doesn't flex up and down much after it is installed. Although the bottom leg can be bent upward so as there is little space between the dash pad and the tach bracket. In the "parts included" shot you will see a small foam square, this can be used under the TB, between it and the dash. It doesn't show in the photo but I found that in my car the windshield actually touched the top of the tach. An extra stop if you will.

If you guys buy it and you don't agree then please return it for a full refund. I believe that you will be very happy, this is a nice part.

Sincerely,

Michael
Schumacher Creative Services
 
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