Pod dash tach question • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **roadrunner** » 24 Jan 2004 13:49

I have a 1970 340 Challenger with what I call a pod dash. It has a clock in the far right hand pod. So here's my question: Was there ever an option for a Tach. in place of the clock? Or did all these cars come with just a clock.

by **dave-r** » 24 Jan 2004 14:12

There are some posts on here somewhere about this very thing. Might come under INTERIOR.

Both kinds of dash had clocks on the far right. The Rallye dash has 4 large 'pods' all the same size.

The standard dash has one large 'pod' for the speedo and a set of smaller 'pods'. The far right pod could be had with an optional clock. If the clock was not fitted it was just blanked off.

There is a company making a tach that fits in this space. Find that other thread on this subject to find out more.

by **71_DEPUTY** » 27 Apr 2004 23:12

bang on Dave!!!!!!!!

by **insuranceguy** » 28 Apr 2004 22:30

http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/ is the place. Here is a photo of mine. If I had to do it over again, I would put the oil pressure gauge in this spot, and a nice tasty Autometer Tach on the steering column.

Todd

by **spitfire9137** » 09 May 2004 12:31

Anyone ever tried putting a Autometer tach in there? I would rather a good quality autometer than having a unknown quality tach from http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/

by **dave-r** » 09 May 2004 16:09

You can fit an Autometer gauge if you want but it will not mount the same or look like the other instruments.

by **insuranceguy** » 10 May 2004 17:16

The tach is more about aesthetics than function. With its small size and angle of viewing, it really is not effective as a tool. By the time you can really see the rpm indicator, it's almost 4000 rpm. Then I am usually too busy to look :twisted:

by **dave-r** » 10 May 2004 18:02

That is why I fitted my tach down out of the way above the center console. Instead I fitted a shift light right in front of the usless stock tach in the Rallye dash. All I need to know on a run is when to shift and I am not going to mess about with different rpm shifts in different gears.

by **Christer** » 10 May 2004 18:03

spitfire9137 wrote:Anyone ever tried putting a Autometer tach in there? I would rather a good quality autometer than having a unknown quality tach from http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/

I don´t know if this product is familiar. It looks quite good if you ask me. Aren´t you having one of these in your Chally, Freddie?

(From http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... gory=34206 )

by **moparmaniac (owner4)** » 11 May 2004 4:42

Wow! I like that look. You guys are giving me too many good ideas! :twisted: