Wanted: standard dash tachometer

[b5cuda]

Looking for the tach that fits standard dash, some wear is OK as long as it works. Thanks!

[VCODE]

Looking for the tach that fits standard dash, some wear is OK as long as it works. Thanks!

I am guessing for a Cuda. The 70 Challenger one is different, in case you need to know.

[b5cuda]

Actually it won't matter - I plan to mount the indiglo face over the gauge, so either cuda or challenger would work.

[57Fury440]

The standard dash never had a tach from the factory. The rally dashes had the tach. There are aftermarket tachometers made to fit the standard dash, and I believe they are still available.

[b5cuda]

Thanks for the reply. The tach was optional (maybe a rare option?) with standard dash, installed at fartherst right gauge opening.

[Fastmark]

That far right hole had a clock option. That is all I've seen in there.

[b5cuda]

Blank, clock, or tach were the choices for the last slot on the right. Classic and Herb's sells repro units, temporarily out of stock.

[Jay Bee]

I agree with the others here, there never was an optional tach in a ebody standard dash. The Classic & Herb's ones are aftermarket, not reproductions, you can't reproduce something that never existed. My 70 - 71 Parts book (see picture) only shows one part number for a tach and that's "w/Rallye Inst. Panel". Can someone prove me wrong with an option code or factory part number, I doubt it.

[Jay Bee]

PS, I must admit they do look pretty good

https://www.classicindustries.com/product/1971/plymouth/barracuda/parts/me1316.html

[b5cuda]

Thanks Jaybee. I've heard/read often that the tach was an option so your picture comes as a surprise. The tach is tailor-made for this application, but I can't explain it's absence from the manual. Could it be a '72 and later option?

[cudabin]

Here's a snap shot of the 74 Barracuda factory wiring diagram. It specifically states Ralleye cluster only.

[b5cuda]

Interesting! Thanks guys for the education.