mcodecuda
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Has anyone ever changed the face of a Pontiac in order to make it into a Mopar tach?
Hood Mounted Tach
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I have both. In the garage I can check tomorrow to see if there is a difference.
mcodecuda
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I should have clarified my request. I’m looking to have a new face printed with the numbers on vinyl to place over the Pontiac one.
OK I can't help with that sorry.
Hellrats
Just another dumbass
The early Pontiac tach is the smaller of the two and built by Delco. The later tach is taller than them and were built by Dixco. The Dixco was the one used mostly by Mopar ("Hustle Stuff"), Ford and some GM cars. Mopar and Ford never made them they just sold them over the parts counter. So it depends on the one you have. I believe all went to 8000 rpm but the red line was different on the face. I have had them apart and you can switch out the face plate but they are delicate so be careful. The OEM tachs were not that great. The Delco were problematic, the Dixco were the better of the two. The aftermarket ones are much more accurate and have better electronics that make them even better. So to answer your question, yes it can be done.
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Take a look at these sites. Might give you ideas or options.
Tachometer Repair Restoration for Antique Classic Cars Auto
AccuTach Company
( In 1 of the forums, "The Tachman" stated he no longer repaired Dixco tach due to parts/supplies have dried up...?)
If nothing else, might be able to pick up a little knowledge to point you in right direction. Hope it helps.
If all else fails...
https://redirect.viglink.com/?forma...MP9a9cT-uITGp2aVTtafZFZ2OzPmSkPJycUREgt-hepb8
Tachometer Repair Restoration for Antique Classic Cars Auto
AccuTach Company
( In 1 of the forums, "The Tachman" stated he no longer repaired Dixco tach due to parts/supplies have dried up...?)
If nothing else, might be able to pick up a little knowledge to point you in right direction. Hope it helps.
If all else fails...
https://redirect.viglink.com/?forma...MP9a9cT-uITGp2aVTtafZFZ2OzPmSkPJycUREgt-hepb8
By the looks of this I'm sure someone could make a new face
Try these folks
(479) 369-2551
2018 East Front Ave, Chester, Arkansas 72934, US
We are a full repair and restoration facility for antique and classic auto speedometers and gauges.
Try these folks
Williamson's Instruments, Inc.
2018 East Front Ave, Chester, Arkansas 72934, US(479) 369-2551
2018 East Front Ave, Chester, Arkansas 72934, US
Intro
We are a full repair and restoration facility for antique and classic auto speedometers and gauges.
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mcodecuda
Senior Member
That’s funny, There’s a Facebook Marketplace add that is using this same picture. It’s out of the Charlotte area. 1967 Pontiac Hood Tachometer?
Dartswinger70
Well-Known Member
what Moper had a hood tach the 1970 cars? E body?
That's where I got it from to display the tach disassembled. I guess that could be construed as funny.
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