Rev counter.Mirror.Tow bar

[arcturus]

Originally Posted by john h

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-R-Sport-...item3364768635

A bit out of my price range and also out of keeping with my model.
I suppose that a rev counter with a "ribbon" type display would be in keeping if one were available. BTW. How would a rev counter be driven. From the distributor?
PS. couldn't find a ribbon type but what would y'all think of this? Opinions welcome.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rev-Counter-4-...item2a04551bcc

[john h]

Yes, the rally dash is a bit expensive!

I have never seen a ribbon type tachometer.

Don't like the chrome one, tacky IMO!!

A ribbon speedo plus an inset round tach looks ok, as I said in post 2. I regret that I have no photos of my 164 with that mod, but this factory option tach on the Rover P6 gives you the idea.



John

[arcturus]

Dificult to find somewhere convenient on 144 dash. I will have a look at removing ash tray with a view to locating one there if poss.

[john h]

Originally Posted by arcturus

Dificult to find somewhere convenient on 144 dash. I will have a look at removing ash tray with a view to locating one there if poss.

I fitted it directy alongside the speedo (to the left of it, on the RHD car). I relocated some switches to make space by drilling new holes and moving them along a bit.

John

[222s]

If it's an early 140, with the long gearlever & the centre console unit (that also fits nicely in Amazons), how about fitting the tacho in place of the clock in the console? IIRC, the clock is about 80mm, so a regular Smiths tacho would probably fit there without any modifications.

[arcturus]

Thank's, I had thought of that as a last resort. Would prefere it on dash where it could be seen more easily

[burrotaxi]

I have a towbar for a 140 series car, I bought it for my 1971 144 in order to tow classic caravan. Have since sold the caravan so no longer required. It is an original equipment Volvo towbar that I have had professionally shot blasted and powder coated in satin black. It looks really good and has never been fitted. It will need new bolts and electric connection but I assume you'd want to replace these anyway. I'm based in Cheltenham, make me a reasonable offer and its yours.

[arcturus]

Hi, it sounds ok. Could you possibly find out what it would cost to ship to Portugal?

[arcturus]

Originally Posted by burrotaxi

I have a towbar for a 140 series car, I bought it for my 1971 144 in order to tow classic caravan. Have since sold the caravan so no longer required. It is an original equipment Volvo towbar that I have had professionally shot blasted and powder coated in satin black. It looks really good and has never been fitted. It will need new bolts and electric connection but I assume you'd want to replace these anyway. I'm based in Cheltenham, make me a reasonable offer and its yours.

PEM sent.