Factory Tachometer Size

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Fishercuda

Fishercuda

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I was recently considering installing a tach in my '65 barracuda with the hopes of finding an old factory tach from a Formula S model.

After some searching, I found that they are almost impossible to come by and the ones I did find were being sold in the $400+ range. I did however find a decal kit to use in conjunction with a standard tachometer for around $10.

I figured I could buy the kit and any tach and just make a mock Formula S tachometer. What I can't seem to find though are the dimensions for the Formula S model. Would someone happen to have those and if so, be willing to share them?

Thanks!
 
The 65 tach had a unique bezel that matches the gauge and radio bezel.
 
I know that. I'm less worried about the bezel and more so about finding the right size tach.

I appreciate the input though.
 
Fishercuda said:
I was recently considering installing a tach in my '65 barracuda with the hopes of finding an old factory tach from a Formula S model.

After some searching, I found that they are almost impossible to come by and the ones I did find were being sold in the $400+ range. I did however find a decal kit to use in conjunction with a standard tachometer for around $10.

I figured I could buy the kit and any tach and just make a mock Formula S tachometer. What I can't seem to find though are the dimensions for the Formula S model. Would someone happen to have those and if so, be willing to share them?

Thanks!
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The actual round tach face is approx 3 5/8" and the whole assembly with the bezel is close to 5" square.
 
Fishercuda said:
I know that. I'm less worried about the bezel and more so about finding the right size tach.

I appreciate the input though.
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Then why not use any tach if you are not worried about the bezel? Does your dash have a hole from a factory one? I heard that a Sun tach is a close match in size.
 
66340SEDAN said:
Then why not use any tach if you are not worried about the bezel? Does your dash have a hole from a factory one? I heard that a Sun tach is a close match in size.
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I want to try to keep the interior as close to original as possible. Ideally, I'd love to find a Formula S tach. The alternative was using a tach of the same size and put a Formula S tach face decal on it to make it look like an original.

The dash currently in the car isn't drilled out, but I have another that is.
 
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