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Topic: Hood Tach Opinions
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HHuggins
Gearhead Posts: 103
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-19-2001 08:03 PM
   
I need to put a tach in my '70 Mach I. The car originally had a hood tach, but the previous owner removed it when he had the car painted. (He said he didn't like how it broke the lines of the car.) He had purchased a VDO tach, but never installed it. Luckily, he kept the original hood tach.
My question to you is - what would you do? Install the hood tach or strap an aftermarket tach on the steering column? The hood tach is in pretty good condition. The plastic housing is just a little worn. This car isn't concourse, and I'm not trying to make it that way. There *is* something nostalgic about the hood tach.What do you think? You can look at my car at the address below. Harley ------------------
_ ___________________ _ Harley D. Huggins II
Laguna Niguel, CA
1970 Mach I
1998 GT Convertible
http://www.geocities.com/hh_machi/
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 1862
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 04-19-2001 09:49 PM
hmm personally, the only reason I can think of having a hood tach is if you are so inendated with guages that you NEED to put it outside haha 
but it is really up to YOU, i DO agree with you that it would give the nostalgic, classic musclecar era look to it 
your choice!  have a good one------------------
Dan - and yes, I am still called "Dan Dan The Chevy Man" to this day! haha
1965 Coupe "BeeBop"
Straight "6"
3-spd manual w/Hurst Shift
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 732
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-20-2001 03:34 AM
Blah....hood tachs! IMHO
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 24286
From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-20-2001 09:59 AM
***Opinion***I can't stand the looks of hood tachs on '69-'70 Mustangs. If the Mach 1 I'm looking for has one, it will be the first thing to come off, and I'd factor the cost into my offer. If you don't want the hassle of installing a dash tach, mount the VDO on the column. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Keep your driveway all Ford!"
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HHuggins
Gearhead Posts: 103
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-20-2001 12:18 PM
Thanks for the opinions. As I said, I have mixed feelings about it. I'm really leaning towards the VDO.Harley ------------------
_ _ _______________ _ _ Harley D. Huggins II
Laguna Niguel, CA
1970 Mach I
1998 GT Convertible
www.geocities.com/hh_machi/
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 24286
From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-20-2001 02:46 PM
The advantage of the VDO is is that if you don't like it later, you can just remove it.With the hood tach, you'll need to toss the hood. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Keep your driveway all Ford!"
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HHuggins
Gearhead Posts: 103
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-20-2001 08:07 PM
Good point! I'm thinking of switching the car to a shaker-hood, which would require a new hood anyway. I don't like the idea of trashing the new hood to find out I don't like the hood tach.Harley ------------------
_ _____________________ _ Harley D. Huggins II
Laguna Niguel, CA 1970 Mach I
1998 GT Convertible
www.geocities.com/hh_machi/
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 723
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-21-2001 04:50 AM
I've never liked hood tachs on any car. I believe you could also modify you instrument bezel to accept one. I just mounted mine on the steering column.------------------
65 Stang - TFS SH Stage III Heads, Nash 5 speed, Fuel Injection, etc...
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 14326
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA 1968 Fastback & 1995 Vert MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-21-2001 11:12 AM
STUPID QUESTION But these hood tachs weren't optional were they.. Only Gm was dumb enough to put a tach in the elements.
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Troy
Gearhead Posts: 422
From: no where USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-21-2001 11:30 AM
Harley,If you don't want that nasty old hood tach, I'll take it off your hands Like it or not, that tach would probably fetch you some $$$ since it is a highly sought after option (so I've been told). Here's a picture of what we are talking about: Tom's
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Troy Esrey
1970 Mach 1 351C 4V
Visit Troy's 1970 Mustang Mach 1 Page
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HHuggins
Gearhead Posts: 103
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-24-2001 02:10 AM
You know, that is funny - some people tell me I'm lucky to have it, others tell me how much they can't stand them. I guess I'll hold on to it .Harley ------------------
_ _____________________ _ Harley D. Huggins II
Laguna Niguel, CA 1970 Mach I
1998 GT Convertible
www.geocities.com/hh_machi/
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SUBMARINER MUSTANGER
Gearhead Posts: 520
From: Grandview, Missouri
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-25-2001 10:34 PM
I've got a hood tach on my '69 Mach, and I believe it gives it a 60's era musclecar look. As far as it being an option, Yes Sir, they were dealer installed options on Mustangs, Cougars, and Torinos. Bob Perkins printed a VERY detailed article in the January 1995 Mustang Monthly about ALL factory AND dealer optioned tachometers, the hood tach being the rarest and hardest to find now-a-days. Troy is exactly right about it being worth some money!! I sold one on Ebay (a repro) a year or so ago for $175. I bought it at Charlotte in 1995 for $40. At one time I had three, one I sold, one I traded, and the last one I installed on my Mach 1. The repros to my knowledge are not being made anymore, and if you've got an original, better hang on to it!!!!! They are a hot item right now!!!------------------
Sub Stanger/1969 Mach 1
1994 Arrest Me Red
Thunderbird SUPER COUPE
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Troy
Gearhead Posts: 422
From: no where USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-26-2001 12:43 AM
Hey craig,I figured this topic would get you to "surface"  ------------------
Troy Esrey
1970 Mach 1 351C 4V
Visit Troy's 1970 Mustang Mach 1 Page [This message has been edited by Troy (edited 04-26-2001).]
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SUBMARINER MUSTANGER
Gearhead Posts: 520
From: Grandview, Missouri
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-26-2001 09:03 AM
Yeah, I surfaced, but luckily I didn't "hit" anything on the way up!! Troy, check your email.------------------
Sub Stanger/1969 Mach 1
1994 Arrest Me Red
Thunderbird SUPER COUPE
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