JoeM 7,874 #1 Posted June 21, 2023 So cool.....might have to put one on a horse. 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #2 Posted June 21, 2023 I have definitely had that same thought. If I knew of one that worked right on a single or two cylinder engine I'd be all in. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,323 #3 Posted June 21, 2023 IF original and in working condition, that may be worth more than a 420LSE !! I recall seeing similar back in the 80's - one of those "package options" I suppose... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #4 Posted June 21, 2023 1 minute ago, ri702bill said: IF original and in working condition, that may be worth more than a 420LSE !! I recall seeing similar back in the 80's - one of those "package options" I suppose... Seems to me I remember maybe late 60s Pontiacs for Oldsmobiles 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #5 Posted June 21, 2023 some Trans am and the GTO I believe I watched a show the other night that featured a 70 dodge charger. I had a green one with a 383 2 bbl solid and no rust. It was a dog but was so sharp. and real nice to drive. another regret sale. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #6 Posted June 21, 2023 21 minutes ago, JoeM said: Trans am Yeah that rings a bell too 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #7 Posted June 21, 2023 Nowadays, the cars have a heads-up display that reflects off the windshield. At first i thought it was a gimmick but I’ve gotten into using it. Maybe make it work like that on a WH with a cab? 🙃 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,707 #8 Posted June 21, 2023 All I know is that it was a factory option for the 69 Firebird. My high school shop teacher had one and he was very proud of it. More than once I got to see the needle go over 6000 RPM’s (400cu.in. Muncie M-22 rockcrusher 4-speed )when he would drop me off at my house on his way home from school. No B.S. On one occasion we went over 100 mph! This guy was like Jekyll and Hide, when he left the school and got into that car! I can only imagine if a teacher did that today, they would loose their job. Of course I didn’t tell my parents about this stuff at the time. He and I are still friends to this day! 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #9 Posted June 21, 2023 I'm looking for an analog tach suitable for use on a K321 or KT19. Anybody got a line on such a thing? A hood mount on a Wheel Horse would be cool, though, it would require poking holes in the hood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,323 #10 Posted June 21, 2023 38 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: it would require poking holes in the hood. But ...if'n ya had a decent spare hood.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #11 Posted June 21, 2023 3 hours ago, c-series don said: All I know is that it was a factory option for the 69 Firebird. My high school shop teacher had one and he was very proud of it. More than once I got to see the needle go over 6000 RPM’s (400cu.in. Muncie M-22 rockcrusher 4-speed )when he would drop me off at my house on his way home from school. No B.S. On one occasion we went over 100 mph! This guy was like Jekyll and Hide, when he left the school and got into that car! I can only imagine if a teacher did that today, they would loose their job. Of course I didn’t tell my parents about this stuff at the time. He and I are still friends to this day! Heck Yeah !!!… That’s the way to grow up ! and, WE DRANK FROM GARDEN HOSES TOO ! Thank you Lord for letting me grow up during the seventies ! 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,561 #12 Posted June 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: WE DRANK FROM GARDEN HOSES TOO ! Hhhmmm... I did that too. Wonder if there is a high correlation between that water source as a kid and ownership as an adult... er well er uhm ok... much older kid... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,203 #13 Posted June 21, 2023 Had a 1969 Firebird 400 w/hood tach back in high school. Now I have a 1969 GTO but the tach is in the dash. I also want to put a hood tach on my 1960 Suburban rat rod. I got the Predator 212 & performance upgrade kit ready to install. However, bout a week ago I totally messed up my sciatica nerve really, really bad & am finally just getting around to being able to walk again. Gonna b a while till I'm back to crawling around over, under tractor etc. Heading out to show early Friday & hoping I'm gonna be able to walk it some. 🤞 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #14 Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Wonder if there is a high correlation between that water source as a kid and ownership as an adult... er well er uhm ok... much older kid Oh no. I drank from garden hoses too. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,507 #15 Posted June 21, 2023 4 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Anybody got a line on such a thing? I've just scratched the surface of looking for small engine tachs. I was looking at maybe a boat tach? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #16 Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) Jeepers cats here I saw the title and thought Joe was gonna bring up the wolf whistle... 8 hours ago, JoeM said: So cool.....might have to put one on a horse. Well you guys start talkin 60s 70s muscle cars! Edited June 21, 2023 by WHX?? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,203 #17 Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I've just scratched the surface of looking for small engine tachs. I was looking at maybe a boat tach? A boat tach for possibly a 2 stroke outboard might work??? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #18 Posted June 21, 2023 6 hours ago, ri702bill said: But ...if'n ya had a decent spare hood.... You are correct. But, decent spare hoods for a C-195 aren't real plentiful. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites