Custom Tach Bracket

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:19 PM

I've had the Phantom 5'' Monster Tach sitting in my room for almost a year now, so i figured I'd get it put in the car. I didn't want to drill holes in my dash, so i figured i'd make my own custom bracket. My friend was a huge help, and probably did most of it with me telling him what I wanted. He's very talented, and did an awesome job of bringing to life the ideas in my head.
Here come the pics:

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:21 PM

Using just a sheet of steel, he cut a small plate and drilled the holes so the factory screws would go through to secure the bracket to the car.

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:24 PM

Using and "eyeballed" angle, we welded another piece of steel to the plate he just drilled. The angle is to keep the bracket from hitting the dash.

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:27 PM

We cleaned up the steel, and shaved off the excess steel to create a smooth finish.

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:30 PM

Here's the other side.

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:34 PM

Since the tab on the tach is aluminum, he couldn't weld the steel to it. So we built our own plate for it. Here's the base of the plate welded to the bracket.

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:37 PM

Just another view of the tab.

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:41 PM

Just a trial fit.

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:44 PM

Everything fit perfectly, but we did have to "message" the cover plate for the a/c and radio a little, but nothing you'd be able to see.

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:46 PM

Here's a view from the driver's seat.

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 02:51 PM

And here's the finished product. It turned out awesome I think. If anyone likes what they see here, my room mate says he'll make them for anyone that may want them. Post here, or email if interested.

White98SVT · 05-25-2003, 02:57 PM

Sweet custom fabrication work man. I wish I could have done that instead of drilling into the dash.

Ken 01-Cobra · 05-25-2003, 02:59 PM

Nice work! Pretty soon you'll need to file a flight plan before you fire that beastie up!

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 03:00 PM

Wow, where'd this come from??

This is for looks only for now. Maybe next year, i'll run the lines and spray a 25 shot at it or something. This is just a 5.0L dry kit I got off of my friend for DIRT CHEAP.

smashedheadcat · 05-25-2003, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ken 01-Cobra
Nice work! Pretty soon you'll need to file a flight plan before you fire that beastie up!

Thanks Ken. I want 3 more guages, and that'll be it. I NEED the fuel pressure guage, and I want the A/F guage, and Exhaust Gas Temp.

05-25-2003, 02:19 PM	#1
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Custom Tach Bracket I've had the Phantom 5'' Monster Tach sitting in my room for almost a year now, so i figured I'd get it put in the car. I didn't want to drill holes in my dash, so i figured i'd make my own custom bracket. My friend was a huge help, and probably did most of it with me telling him what I wanted. He's very talented, and did an awesome job of bringing to life the ideas in my head. Here come the pics: Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:21 PM	#2
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Using just a sheet of steel, he cut a small plate and drilled the holes so the factory screws would go through to secure the bracket to the car. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:24 PM	#3
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Using and "eyeballed" angle, we welded another piece of steel to the plate he just drilled. The angle is to keep the bracket from hitting the dash. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:27 PM	#4
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	We cleaned up the steel, and shaved off the excess steel to create a smooth finish. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:30 PM	#5
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Here's the other side. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:34 PM	#6
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Since the tab on the tach is aluminum, he couldn't weld the steel to it. So we built our own plate for it. Here's the base of the plate welded to the bracket. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:37 PM	#7
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Just another view of the tab. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:41 PM	#8
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Just a trial fit. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:44 PM	#9
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Everything fit perfectly, but we did have to "message" the cover plate for the a/c and radio a little, but nothing you'd be able to see. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:46 PM	#10
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Here's a view from the driver's seat. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:51 PM	#11
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	And here's the finished product. It turned out awesome I think. If anyone likes what they see here, my room mate says he'll make them for anyone that may want them. Post here, or email if interested. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

05-25-2003, 02:57 PM	#12
White98SVT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Powder Springs , GA Posts: 347	Sweet custom fabrication work man. I wish I could have done that instead of drilling into the dash. __________________ Mods........yep I have some 98Cobra #1048 of 5174 AIM: stcldsaus

05-25-2003, 02:59 PM	#13
Ken 01-Cobra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 764	Nice work! Pretty soon you'll need to file a flight plan before you fire that beastie up! __________________ Ken's Home Page <-- Click to visit!

05-25-2003, 03:00 PM	#14
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	Wow, where'd this come from?? This is for looks only for now. Maybe next year, i'll run the lines and spray a 25 shot at it or something. This is just a 5.0L dry kit I got off of my friend for DIRT CHEAP. Attached Images __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

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