Tach Install On Hood

[mikejustowns]

Has anyone installed a tachometer out side their car? Like on the hood or whatever. I am looking to install a 3 or 4 inch tach on my hood. I would like to set it up so it come on with the dash lights and such.

I was wondering if anyone would care to post pictures of their set ups along with tips on how to do it. I am looking for some ideas. I plan on writing a thread up later on how I did mine to help other people with it.

Thanks, Mike

 

[TR Custom Parts]

We have brackets for hodd mounting gauges that might help you out. Most people mount the tach INSIDE the car though.

Hood Mount Gauge Brackets

 

[mikejustowns]

We have brackets for hodd mounting gauges that might help you out. Most people mount the tach INSIDE the car though.

Hood Mount Gauge Brackets

Hey Mark. Those are perfect for what I want to do. Its such a great idea and I wont have to drill through the hood on top just underneath. I'll shoot an order your way next week. Thanks.

 

[notacarlo]

Just curious, why a tach on the hood?

 

[mikejustowns]

Just curious, why a tach on the hood?

I've always liked how they looked. Some old muscle cars have them. The think the 70's GTOs came with them? Not sure 100% but I've seen a few Chevelles and another GN with them and I like the look.

 

[chrisgarrett]

Hey Mark,
I got mine mounted yesterday. Where did you run the wires? Did you pull them under the dash?
Chris

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Tie wrapped them to the braided hose and routed them thru the grommet for the speedo cable and wired into the dash light circuit, that way I can dim them if wanted.