how to install tach in dash?

karfer67 · Samba Member Joined: January 05, 2005 Posts: 713

i was wondering how to install a tach in the dash where the broken clock is? what tach fits well in there and how to keep it there? thanks!!
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Mr. Bubblehead · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:58 am Post subject:

A stock VDO type 3 tach. Fits like it was made for the car.
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ddare · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 8:06 am Post subject:

I got one like this off e-bay for $15, it's maybe 1/8 - 1/4" too small, so I put the old chrome bezel from the clock on it and it fits fine with a little foam tape.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=262865

notchback · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 11:21 am Post subject:

Any of the ones in this page fit just fine Twisted Evil

http://www.neil.us/type3/tach
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blankmange · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:00 pm Post subject:

you mean like this:

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stock Australian Type 3 tach -- perfect fit...
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karfer67 · Samba Member Joined: January 05, 2005 Posts: 713

very nice i think for now i will just deal with the broken clock till i find one of the real accessory tachs Laughing

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blankmange · Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 3:59 am Post subject:


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