In a message dated 2/8/06 11:07:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bueses@earthlink.net writes:

> OK, but here's another dash related question since we are on that topic.
> Can I remove the clock from my 84 Westy dash, & substitute the stock tach in
> that place? Would like a tach but don't need a big honking clock as I am on
> VW Westy time when I drive it.  I want to keep my good dash w/ og odometer,
> etc. so only want to change the clock.
>
> Thanks,
>

Tom... all you do is get the '85 up (or 84 wolfy up) vanagon GL instrument
cluster w/ tach/digi clock..     and put your speedo in it.   4 screws and the
speedo is out.

people have been doing this for years.  its one of the most popular upgrades
out there for early 80-84 westys and vanagons.
i just did it this weekend to my doublecab which formerly had the big honkin
analog clock.

now i have a tach/digi clock cluster.

just add one wire to the big wide plug and run it back to your coil. boom.
you got a working tach.

i have some of these instrument clusters w/ tach/digi clock for sale.....like
i said, you can install these on any 80-84 vanagon.. its all in the
archives..

p-mail me if interested...

chris