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Tach location on 66?

Started by JBinAlabama, January 05, 2022, 07:00:21 PM

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JBinAlabama


JBinAlabama

I just received this to replace it

Rocket

That looks like where the one on 6S550 is mounted. Ron
Original owner of 6S550. Owned since 1967. 64,000 Miles, all body original except hood and front valance. All glass original except windshield. Still has aluminum 4 speed. Has replacement Mico.  Also own 1966 Mustang convertible. They are drivers, not trailer queens.

J_Speegle

The location looks like the area. Will have three holes and two support tubes inside of the two outer holes as discussed in other threads. The right tach (location of the emblem) would depend on what car and when it was built if you care about those details
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge

gt350hr

   That is correct for '66 chassis ( post carryover) . Carryovers ( '65 chassis) did not use the spacer/ stabilizer pieces. "Top logo" tachs were used until somewhere in the 900 range IIRC , then switched to "bottom logo" versions like the OP has.
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

JBinAlabama


SFcarbuff

Hi,  Don't know if you installed your tach yet but, here is the location of the holes on my car. 

JBinAlabama

Thanks for the detail pic! What number is your car?

SFcarbuff


martyjac

You will need a mounting bracket with a flat bottom. The one you have is for mounting on a steering column.

gt350hr

   Viginia Classic Mustang is a great source for a correct repop bracket. It "might" even fool Bob G.
Celebrating 46 years of drag racing 6S477 and no end in sight.

Bob Gaines

Quote from: gt350hr on January 19, 2022, 01:51:59 PM
   Viginia Classic Mustang is a great source for a correct repop bracket. It "might" even fool Bob G.
The more items that are that good the better for all of us and the Shelby Marque . ;)
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rraceme

#12
As I was comparing previously posted pictures of the tach mounting holes. Amazing how all holes are located in identical locations.  You would think (unless SA technician using a template) might put some in a slightly different location. Here is mine too, It was nice seeing the original color when i removed the old original dash pad. Question. The screws used to hold down tach mount look the same as used to mount the dash instrument cluster in dash.  If this correct? Thanks Fred
SFM 6S2227

J_Speegle

Quote from: rraceme on January 22, 2022, 08:44:53 PM
Question. The screws used to hold down tach mount look the same as used to mount the dash instrument cluster in dash.  If this correct? Thanks Fred

Different screws though style of head are the same - pan head
Jeff Speegle- Mustang & Shelby detail collector, ConcoursMustang.com mentor :) and Judge