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Analog Tachometer Replacement Gauge
Analog Tachometer Replacement Gauge design listed for 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Listed category: interior. Verify dimensions, fitment and material suitability before printing.
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Karmann Ghia
- Year range
- 1973
- Submodel
- Not supplied
- Engine
- Not supplied
Source approval status: pending. Source flags do not certify fit, material suitability or safety for your vehicle.
License conditions, files, application and fit are reviewed before work is accepted.
Description
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1068919
I feel that the brightness (which I can't adjust on the digital version) was just too blindingly brilliant (albeit cool) for night driving. Yesteday I recieved an analog tachometer from ebay which only cost about 11 bucks. I spent all day today updating the digital tach design for the new analog tachometer.
You're not going to like this, but In order for the analog tach to fit, I had to make some 'adjustments' to my original equipment involving a hack saw. It was a lot of work, but at the end of the day, I'm quite satisfied with my now-working tachometer mounted in my original 1973 Karmann Ghia clock gauge. Oh, the joy of seeing my RPMs any time I want (en lieu of a dead clock)!
For the fuel gauge parts, you'll need to file down the face until it has zero conflict with the fuel gauge needle. This is VERY important!!
Also, to remove the fuel gauge from the housing - as an alternative to making your own tool (as pictured above), use a pair of pliers and a vice clamp and GENTLY remove that annoying nut (replace it with an ordinary hex-nut or something). Be mindful of the fragile needle at all times.
One other thing, the extracted Dragon Gauge tach *barely* snaps into place. But, you must first remove the front two screws holding its white bezel in place while you maneuver it into position. Reinstall the two little black screws once you have it in.
Message me if you have any questions - this project took me all day, but since you don't have to design the parts, I anticipate it'll only take 4 hrs. Enjoy!
Oh, PLEASE share if you make one. I'd love to see it!
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Print instructions
- Layer height: 0.2mm
- Infill: 70%
- Supports: As needed
Settings from the source; not independently tested by Orphaned Parts.
Print price estimates
Planning prices for one print, not a final quote. Defaults use a size allowance inferred from the part name, not a measured or sliced model. Filament suitability must be confirmed.
| Filament | USD / print | Application notes |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | $28.50 | Indoor prototypes; not a default material for hot vehicle interiors. |
| PETG | $29.00 | General-purpose candidate; heat and creep need review. |
| ASA | $32.50 | Candidate for UV exposure; verify temperature and geometry. |
| ABS | $31.50 | Enclosed printing; review application and dimensions. |
| TPU | $37.50 | Flexible designs only; not a substitute for rigid materials. |
| Nylon | $37.50 | Moisture, tolerances and application require review. |
| PA-CF | $42.50 | Filled nylon; abrasive filament and fit need review. |
Pricing assumptions and exclusions
USD: ($6 setup + $3 finishing + filament weight × assumed spool cost × 1.25 waste allowance + print hours × $2.50 × material time factor) ÷ 0.65. Rounded up to the next $0.50.
Assumed spool costs per kg: PLA $25, PETG $30, ASA $40, ABS $30, TPU $45, Nylon $65, PA-CF $95. Time factors: PLA/PETG 1.0, ASA/ABS 1.2, TPU 1.6, Nylon 1.4, PA-CF 1.5. These are proposed shop rates, not measured production costs.
Design work, test fitting, hardware, shipping and tax are additional where needed. Multi-file sets may need several prints. Use actual sliced weight and time when available. Final pricing is confirmed in writing.
All available source data
- Id
- 3d98bd46-0008-4e15-9f33-89ce35a97a1f
- Part Name
- Analog Tachometer Replacement Gauge
- Slug
- analog-tachometer-replacement-gauge
- Category
- interior
- Cswp Approval Status
- pending
- Download Status
- approved
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Karmann Ghia
- Year
- 1973
- Year End
- Not supplied
- Submodel
- Not supplied
- Engine
- Not supplied
- Created At
- 2026-05-10T07:16:23.323036+00:00
- Origin
- aggregated
- Source
- thingiverse
- Source Url
- https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1078370
- Source Creator Url
- https://www.thingiverse.com/Julius3E8
- Cc License Code
- CC-BY-4.0
- Cc License Url
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- For Sale
- No
- Fulfillment Mode
- platform
- Manual Price Cents
- Not supplied
- Image Url
- https://r2-upload.3dcarparts.workers.dev/file/parts/3d98bd46-0008-4e15-9f33-89ce35a97a1f/images/analog-tachometer-replacement-gauge-1_1778397384797_5f9gqz.jpg
- Author
- Julius3E8
- Estimated Price Cents
- Not supplied
- HasMultipleModelFiles
- No
- ModelFileCount
- 0
- Download Count
- 0
- Detail Url
- https://3dcarparts.org/library/1973/Volkswagen/Karmann%20Ghia/analog-tachometer-replacement-gauge
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