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Old May 30th, 2014, 10:03 AM
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!970 Tach's

Ok I know about the Tic toc tach on the 70s but could you get a non clock tack in 1970 for say a cutlass or 42 ? OPGI has a tach much cheaper than the Rallye pack tach
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Old May 30th, 2014, 10:13 AM
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There is this one. http://gmsports.com/content/1968-196...***-tachometer
Cheaper. $180 Shipped

OPGI with shipping, handling, etc. $222
Basically you can put in any 3 3/8 tach.
Here is a cheaper alternative
http://www.dolphingauges.com/dolphin_gauges.html
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Old May 30th, 2014, 10:17 AM
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Im looking for a stock look I dont like how the tic toc clutters up the tach so was wondering if there was a not toc tach
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Old May 30th, 2014, 10:22 AM
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I think all tachs for a Cutlass were tic-toc in 1970.
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All tachs in '79-'72 were tick tock tachs. What OPGI & GM Sports has is an interpretation of what a stand alone tach would have been, but its not original. IMO its a pretty nice looking piece, and OPGI discounts aren't hard to come by. Confirm its in stock before you order. I had one on back order for a year before I sold my Cutlass & it never came in.

http://www.opgi.com/cutlass/1970/gau...eters/BL00570/
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Originally Posted by firefrost gold
Ok I know about the Tic toc tach on the 70s but could you get a non clock tack in 1970 for say a cutlass or 42 ?
No. You could get a non tach clock though.

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Im looking for a stock look I dont like how the tic toc clutters up the tac
It doesn't.

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I think all tachs for a Cutlass were tic-toc in 1970.
100% right.

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What OPGI & GM Sports has is an interpretation of what a stand alone tach would have been, but its not original.
Yup. You'll also find varying levels of satisfaction from folks that buy these too. Apparently the casing is made of plastic.....and that might tell you a bit more than I can about the rest of it. OPGI is one of the highest priced vendors for Olds after market prices out there. Shop around and decide what you really want.

NOTE: OPGI sells their complete rallye pac for 546.00. The exact same kit is sold by Parts Place for 429.00. It pays to shop around, and also compare locations/shipping cost. Regardless of vendor, you also need the hardware and senders to hook these units up.
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Old May 30th, 2014, 11:24 AM
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I agree with Alan, opgi is expensive. I usually use their site for a reference only.
Every time I get an email about "up to 20% off" I am yet to find an item that qualifies for it. It's usually 3-5% discount if that.
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Its too stock to stray to far . I like the red white blue Dixco tachs on ebay but just can't do it.
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