History Don Garlit's Tach?

It was in the Nomad when i bought it. Does anyone know to what era these tach's were made ? It's working and looks right in the car. Just want to get more information about it. Sorry thought the picture I had taken showed more of the tach. The housing is red and white striped. Thanks Rob

 

Best I can remember, early 70's.

 

Early '70s. Made by Dixco corp.
WF

 

Yep. I remember seeing big full page ads for them in early 70's Car Crafts.

 

Thank you guys, I really like the tach it adds a cool touch the car !

 

think they also did a gary beck .....thinkin' thats who it was

 

I think you're right, I believe it was done up as a CANADIAN flag!

 

saw one at the swap meet in bowling green for $350.00.garlits. not beck.

 

The ad shows a RED that should narrow it down some.

Pat

 

These are on display at the museum. A couple of years ago, a mint one, in the box, went for 750$ on ebay.

 

Here's the Gary Beck version.

Rick

 

I was wondering if these tachs were back lighted ? I would really like to know if anyone has information on install and if what type of bulb lighted the tach at nite. Would like to get some type of information spec wise, installation instructions ,etc. Thank you !

 

any information would be great ! thank you 1

 

Yes they are back lit if I remember correctly. The light came in from around the edge of the face I believe. I had one on my car in the 70's. It's been a while so I can't remember the details but I still have it. It's at my shop where I won't be until this weekend. I'll drag it out and give you some answers if you don't get any sooner. Mine is in really rough shape. I wish I would have taken better care of it.

 

Thanks Shirv, let me know what you find when you can take a look at yours .

 

Dixco also made a hood mounted version of the "Garlits" tach
too.

Mart3406
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i have a Don Garlics tach but it has the Gary Beck Canadian outer cover!

 

Pretty neat.....

 

Mine.............sadly missing the stars and stripes.

 

You have a the rare limited edition " confused tach "

 

Red white n blue its a '70s tach.

 

There's a vendor, on that auction site we all know and love, who sells the stars and stripes decals for these tachs. Have a friend who also has a Don Garlits tach; virtually everything he has is for sale. It's what he does. I am Butch/56sedandelivery.

 

I couldn't resist, Bought another off the HAMB classifieds the other day. pretty nice..
do I have anything to run it no, but there so cool... I'll just put it up on the shelf... my 36 already has
a nice football tach in it.. should have never let my first one go with my beater 56 Nomad... LOL
borrowed the picture.. Thank you again to @ford gasserl.

 

saw those , look like a nice reproduction...

 

around here, very common in OT jeep cj5's.. most had these tachs.
1974 renegade yellow... big daddy tach mounted to steering column.
yes, lighted internally.
originals bring $$ on fleabay

 

I have had mine for about 25 years, $5 at a swap meet in Colorado. Been in several cars since I've owned it. No real pretty anymore.

 

I picked up one in a trade that is pretty rough. Did not notice but the white needle is gone and bezel is rusty so looking for parts -maybe a tach without a cup and mounting brackets? The stars and bars decal kit is ok- the stars are way too small and a little pricy at $25 for a red&white stripe sticker.