This weekend I finally got my custom tach done and installed. It is a digital tach that is mounted in a 2-5/8" gauge pod in the A pilar. It have a 50 LED sweep and a 2 digit read out.

this is a pic of it install, with the engine running at 2000 rpm.

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1999 XL, 2WD, standard cab, short bed, sport package, nascar package, bright red, V-6, 5 speed.
MODS.
Rockford Fosgate CD player
Pioneer 6x8
Class 3 hitch
fog lights
Black Rhino Lining
K&N filter
General Grabber ST tires size p245/70/R16
Uniden Pro510xl cb
Extang Tuff Tonno 3
***CUSTOM MADE TACH***
http://www.geocities.com/bassbuster/truck.html


[This message has been edited by cooltrucks (edited 03-05-2001).]

 

Glad you finally got it done. I can't see the pic though, is it just my computer?

 

Nope, I can't see it either. Sounds cool though!

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Stock Stuff:
Y2K SCab 4X4, Chesnut Metallic, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Skid Plates, Factory AM/FM/CD, 40/60 Split Bench, Sliding Rear Window, Towing Package and Keyless Entry.

Extras so far:

• GY 305/70X16 Wrangler ATS Tires
• American Eagle Series 146 Chrome Wheels
• Ravin Z-55 3" Single In/Out Exhaust System
• WMS Velocity Tube
• K&N Filter
• Genuine Steel Products Pro Steps
• Blaupunkt Houston CD Player
• Blaupunkt PCxt573 5x7/6x8 Speakers
• Pioneer TS-A6815 6x8 Speakers
• Clear Corner Lenses
• PIAA Super White Bulbs
• GTS Hood Deflector
• Catch-All Floor Mats
• Tinted Windows
• Bull Ring Retractable Tie-Downs
• University of Georgia Hitch Cover GO DAWGS!
• The "REAL" GA State Flag on the front bumper [><] "Keep It Flyin!"

Coming Soon:

• Clear Tail Lights (NOT Altezza! Yack!)
• Herculiner
• A house in Georgia again!

Pictures:
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...3401&a=8556922

 

i got it fixed.
you can check out the write up my dad did at http://www.geocities.com/old_circuit/tach1.html
Chuck

[This message has been edited by cooltrucks (edited 03-05-2001).]

 

nice, but i'd rather have the handle there so i can have somethin to grab on

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TRUCK
2000 XLT 4.2 Auto
3.55 non-limited slip
Superchip
K&N filter in airbox mod
custom ported STOCK throttle body

PC
Thunderbird 1.1ghz @ 1.33ghz
Abit KT7A-Raid
384mb Kingmax PC-150 ram
2 IBM 30gig gxp75 RAID
Geforce2 GTS 64mb

 

Congratulations Chuck! I know you've been waiting for this for awhile. I think it looks great - your Dad sure did a wonderful job on it! Enjoy!

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Love my truck & PROUD of it! If you can't beat 'em, you're NOT driving a FORD!
Shovies PROVE that FORD'S are #1!!
'97 Black F150 XLT ORP 4X4 Reg Cab/LB
4.6L/auto/3.55 LS/power EVERYTHING,
nerf bars, 17" wheels, fog lights, trailer hitch w/electrical connector, front tow hooks, bed rail caps,
6 CD changer, lumbar support & 3 cow license plates - so far!

 

i love original ideas like this. that is one awesome tach. did you tap into the factory engine speed sensor or is that your own custom made piece? cool tach!!!

 

we used a sensor of our own. No where on the truck did we even tap into a the wiring harness. It gets the power and the light control from my after market stereo harness, after the stock plug.
Chuck