lunarweasel

I imagine it is simply a supply / demand issue, but it is AMAZING how much they cost.

I am considering a few alternatives. I 'm not a huge fan of the standard approach of strapping an aftermarket tach to the steering column, it's not a clean enough look. I like the rally pacs, but they cost too much. Another approach I was considering was the Shelby GT350 center mounted dash pad method.

Thoughts? Thanks!

urban_cowboy

I always thought the hood mount tachs were cool and a popular dealer option in the 60s.

lunarweasel

My Uncle's 68 Tempest Vert (400 with a 4 speed) has one. Always loved the look. I'm not to keen on drilling a hole in my mint original hood though. I may seriously look into the Shelby center mounted version.

wumarshall82

I believe a rally pac mounts to the steering column as well. I went with a smaller aftermarket RPM gauge and I think it looks great. I didnt want anything too large taking up a lot of room.

lunarweasel

Thanks, I am aware that's where the Rally Pac goes, but it blends in nicely as it was factory designed etc.

I am going to look in to the Shelby style and maybe explore a few column mounted ones. Maybe there is a really good looking one out there.

AlexZi

I think this one can screw into your dash. Looks nice anyway.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WOW-1...3A1|240%3A1318

Joe67

Make a rally pac, i forgot where i saw it though
it was Steve, Day, or James, not sure which one though, check their pages.

This was my plan until i learned how to do fiberglass fab work, now im making a custom center console, with molded places for the tach, oil pressure gauge, and maybe vacuum, purely aesthetics though, i'll rarely need a tach with a c4, and there's a oil light, and vacuum is more diagnostics i think.... but hey, chicks dig gauges for some reason.

lunarweasel

Hehe. Unfortunately, I thought of a problem with putting a tach in a center console. Too far to look down. I had considered the same thing (custom console). I still intend to do the console, just no tach there.

Im going to make mine out of mahogany.

gothand

Search ebay for repop rally pacs about $100 less than retail. Save up if you have to, they are nice options.

tx65coupe

I always wanted a rally-pac. They just cost too much. I would much rather spend the money on something else. I think they should go for 100 bucks tops. One day maybe I will have a rally pack.

I thought about the Shelby tachs, but they aren't any cheaper.

I have this tach, because it has a classic look to it. I also made it light up green instead of white like most aftermarket tachs. That way it matches the other illumination.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/TACHOMETER/...2124_10101.jcw