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Re: [Tigers] AutoMeter 8000 Cobra Tach

To: awtiger@cox.net, Tigers@autox.team.net, 'David T Johnson'
Subject: Re: [Tigers] AutoMeter 8000 Cobra Tach
From: <wsamouce@kc.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:08:59 +0000
Additionally, the LAT 22 tach does not even match the other instruments.  Even 
if I had one, and it was accurate, I would not use it. 

Duke
B382002037



---- awtiger@cox.net wrote: 
> Yeah, at first I thought the same thing, Duke.  Surely he's kidding...it's 
>hard to tell on the Internet sometimes, though.  Some people take this stuff 
>waaaaaaaaaay too seriously.
> 
> All comments aside, the tach looks great.  It sure beats the hell out of 
>using hose clamps to attach an aftermarket unit to the steering column just to 
>have a higher-reading tach!
> 
> Andy Walker
> Edmond, OK
> B382001600LRXFE
> 
> ---- wsamouce <wsamouce@kc.rr.com> wrote: 
> > "Just leave it to a concurs knowledgeable judge to
> > 
> > point out the issues.  10 demerits for having a
> > 
> > fake LAT 22."
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > You are kidding right?  There are no "issues" with my tach and it is not a
> > fake LAT 22.  I wanted a tach that WORKS and is a match to the rest of the
> > instruments.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > I could give a rats ass about concourse judging.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Duke
> > 
> > B382002037
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > From: David T Johnson [mailto:djoh797014@yahoo.com] 
> > Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 7:29 PM
> > To: awtiger; wsamouce; Tigers@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Tigers] AutoMeter 8000 Cobra Tach
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > The LAT 22 Tach is not a converted Alpine Tach.
> > 
> > Look at the sales brochure for the LAT 22 Tach
> > 
> > on Tigers Unitd.  The serial numbers on the bottom
> > 
> > of the tach are not Aline.  Also to the jewels that
> > 
> > are in the Tach face.  They were from the Brit car
> > 
> > it was based on.  Proabaly used for the OD light
> > 
> > and high beam.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Just leave it to a concurs knowledgable judge to
> > 
> > point out the issus.  10 demerits for having a
> > 
> > fake LAT 22.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > The Chicago Brit Car Fest ahd over 542+ cars
> > 
> > show up.  The weather was perfect.  10 Tigers
> > 
> > and Alpines ahowed.  The usual suspects plus
> > 
> > one form a member of Paul Carlstadt's
> > 
> > Chicago Sunbeam Car Club.  I hadn't seen him
> > 
> > in 30 years.
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Most interesting.. a 1926 4.5 Liter blown Bentley
> > 
> > just like Steed and Mrs Peel used.  
> > 
> >  
> > 
> > Dave
> > 
> >  
> > 
> >   _____  
> > 
> > From: awtiger <awtiger@cox.net>
> > To: wsamouce <wsamouce@kc.rr.com>; Tigers@autox.team.net
> > Sent: Sat, September 11, 2010 11:59:52 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Tigers] AutoMeter 8000 Cobra Tach
> > 
> > Wow, Duke!!!!  That's very nicely executed!!!  I think you just invented the
> > "LAT-22A" tach!!!!
> > 
> > Andy Walker
> > Edmond, OK
> > B382001600LRXFE
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "wsamouce" <wsamouce@kc.rr.com>
> > To: <Tigers@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 5:04 PM
> > Subject: [Tigers] AutoMeter 8000 Cobra Tach
> > 
> > 
> > > Thanks to  Paul Breuhan (prbreuhan@hotmail.com), I am happy with the
> > > appearance and PERFECT function of the electronic AutoMeter Cobra 8000 RPM
> > > Tach.
> > > 
> > > A very affordable option to all of the original tach problems.  We ended
> > up
> > > using a Alpine tach face and Paul's custom silk screening.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Check links for pictures.
> > > 
> > > http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/012-1.jpg
> > > 
> > > http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy249/samouce/011.jpg
> > > 
> > > Thanks again Paul... and Jim!
> > > 
> > > Duke
> > > B382002037
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