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dziambel Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 5:06 am Post subject: VDO tachometer |
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I bought a tachometer for my Karmann, it visually matches meters, but it has no VW markings.
Can anyone say what car comes from?
Diameter 70mm, length 90mm.
_________________ GarbatePorsche
Karmann Ghia Coupe 1970
Frankenstein - Beetle Convertible 1959
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VeloMikey Samba Member
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rcooled Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: VDO tachometer |
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Cars from several different manufacturers used VDO instruments. Hard to tell where that one might've come from unless you can find instruments that match it from a known make of car. _________________ '63 Ragtop (current)
'65 Ghia coupe (totaled)
'67 Ghia convertible (current)
'69.5 Ghia convertible and
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c21darrel Samba Member
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EverettB Administrator
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: VDO tachometer |
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CerveloMikey wrote: |
It's 6v... early Type III accessory tach is my guess. |
It's not Type 3, diameter is too small
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Cars from several different manufacturers used VDO instruments. Hard to tell where that one might've come from unless you can find instruments that match it from a known make of car. |
Agree, could be for a specific car or could simply be a universal tach _________________ How to Post Photos
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dziambel Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2006 Posts: 86 Location: Poland
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 1:32 am Post subject: Re: VDO tachometer |
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EverettB wrote: |
CerveloMikey wrote: |
It's 6v... early Type III accessory tach is my guess. |
It's not Type 3, diameter is too small
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Cars from several different manufacturers used VDO instruments. Hard to tell where that one might've come from unless you can find instruments that match it from a known make of car. |
Agree, could be for a specific car or could simply be a universal tach |
- Exactly
- It seems to me that it is universal.
I will definitely go to my Karmann Ghia 1970.
I just need to convert from 6 to 12 volts, I already bought a suitable voltage stabilizer based on LM7806
And make a can with the mounting, I want to put this tachometer on top of the dashboard over the clocks. I wonder if the turner will make me a can of one piece of aluminum? We see .. _________________ GarbatePorsche
Karmann Ghia Coupe 1970
Frankenstein - Beetle Convertible 1959
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Burman Samba Member
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 6:16 am Post subject: Re: VDO tachometer |
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The diameter 70mm will be to big for the 1970 dash I´m afraid... unless you cut it .
The original hole (if you plan to put it in the "clock-hole") is 52mm. |
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dziambel Samba Member
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 6:31 am Post subject: Re: VDO tachometer |
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Burman wrote: |
The diameter 70mm will be to big for the 1970 dash I´m afraid... unless you cut it .
The original hole (if you plan to put it in the "clock-hole") is 52mm. |
I will not cut a hole, it will be over the dashboard. _________________ GarbatePorsche
Karmann Ghia Coupe 1970
Frankenstein - Beetle Convertible 1959
Hofmann H25 |
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dziambel Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2006 Posts: 86 Location: Poland
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:14 am Post subject: Re: VDO tachometer |
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Realization has been prolonged, but finally it is ready.
The tachometer was mounted in a casing made of an oil filter.
Voltage converter from 12 to 6 volts works without any problems. But the tachometer required the replacement of all capacitors, now it shows the correct speed.
Drilling holes for cables and assembly required removing the windshield, that's why I exchanged the cladding of the board and speaker grill.
The end result satisfies me, I'm curious about your opinions.
_________________ GarbatePorsche
Karmann Ghia Coupe 1970
Frankenstein - Beetle Convertible 1959
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sputnick60 Samba Moderator
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rbsurfguy Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:59 am Post subject: Re: VDO tachometer |
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I have a question, where did you get the Karmann Ghia speaker grill? I like it.
Thanks, Jeff _________________ 1971 Ghia convertible (Body off rebuild)
2019 VW Atlas 4Motion
2012 Passat-Sold
See my build on The Samba at:
Jeff's 71 Vert Restoration/Reassembly http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight= |
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dziambel Samba Member
Joined: July 28, 2006 Posts: 86 Location: Poland
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 1:39 pm Post subject: Re: VDO tachometer |
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rbsurfguy wrote: |
I have a question, where did you get the Karmann Ghia speaker grill? I like it.
Thanks, Jeff |
I designed myself in autocad, and gave it to the laser cut.
_________________ GarbatePorsche
Karmann Ghia Coupe 1970
Frankenstein - Beetle Convertible 1959
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rbsurfguy Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2008 Posts: 1757 Location: Fairfax, Northern Virginia Formerly Huntington Beach, SoCal
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: VDO tachometer |
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So jealous of guys like you that can do things like that, but love it when guys make their Ghia unique to them, great work!
Jeff _________________ 1971 Ghia convertible (Body off rebuild)
2019 VW Atlas 4Motion
2012 Passat-Sold
See my build on The Samba at:
Jeff's 71 Vert Restoration/Reassembly http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight= |
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kurt912 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: VDO tachometer |
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looks great, also like the Halda Speedpilot! _________________ 1964 MG Midget MK1 Monte Carlo Replica
1969 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1972 Mercedes 250 Coupe |
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