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1947-1953 Chevrolet & GMC Truck Dakota Digital VHX Analog Instrument System - Silver Alloy Background w/ Blue Lighting Display

1947-1953 Chevrolet & GMC Truck Dakota Digital VHX Analog Instrument System - Silver Alloy Background w/ Blue Lighting Display

SKU: VHX-47C-PU-S-B

Regular price $895.00
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For GM Truck enthusiasts, the curvy lines of this model made it an instant classic just begging for modern upgrades like the VHX Series. Fully machined, show chromed bezels are included, making installation effortless.

Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and highly visible LCD message centers are a few of the things that you can see which set the VHX Series apart from yesterday’s traditional approach to instrumentation. A few of the features which you don’t normally see are the micro-controlled precision stepper motors, solid state sensors for unparalleled accuracy, and user-customizable display feedback, all supported by an unrivaled limited lifetime warranty which has become the standard for Dakota Digital instrumentation systems . Completely engineered and manufactured at our facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry.

Analog Gauges


Speedometer 0 -160 MPH (optional metric version 0- 255 km/h)

Tachometer 0- 8,000 RPM

Oil Pressure 0- 80 psi

Water Temperature 100- 260ºF (optional metric version 40- 120ºC)

Fuel Level E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F

Voltmeter 9- 17 VDC

Lighting Back lit technology is popular with performance instrumentation due to precise lighting allowing you see what is truly important when you really need it at a quick glance. Each number, tick mark, annunciator, needle, indicator and digital message center is lit by a series of LEDs behind the gauge face.

Digital Message Centers


Standard Displays
Odometer (One time user settable, Million Mile)
Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0- 9,999.9)
Clock (12 hour)

Performance Meters
0- 60 MPH Timer (0- 100 kmh)
1/4 mile time
1/4 mile end speed (trap speed)
High speed recall
High RPM recall

Gauges
Speedometer (0- 255 MPH/kmh)
Tachometer (0- 9,990 RPM)
Oil Pressure (0-100 psi displayed in 1 psi increments)
Water Temperature (100- 300ºF/ 40- 150ºC displayed in 1 ºF/ºC increments)
Voltmeter (9- 17 VDC)
Fuel Level (0-99% full)

Lighting
Auto-contrasting LCD display for optimal view in the brightest of sunlight.
LED backlit at night to match/ complete the look at night.

Built-in Indicators


Indicators
Turn Signals (Left/ Right)
High Beam
Check Engine
Parking Brake
Cruise Control (On/ On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped)
Gear Position (Optional GSS-2000 sensor required)
4 x 4 (When vehicle is equipped)
Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)

Included Sensors


Water Temperature 1/8" NPT, ground isolated sensor with a 10 ft harness.

Oil Pressure 1/8" NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness.

Cable Driven Speed Sensor/ Generator Replaces GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness.
(Tremec and Ford style adaptors available on request.)

Bushings Each kit comes with 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" NPT bushings along with bushings for 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threads.

Calibration


Pushbutton Dakota Digital instruments are programmed and operated by the push of a button. Simply mount the included pushbuttons supplied with your gauges in a convenient and easily accessible location. These buttons are used to calibrate your speedometer, set the cylinder count and the fuel level gauge. Once properly configured these same buttons are used to access the wealth of information located in the Digital Message Centers.

Dakota Digital Direct-Fit instrument systems are fully engineered to fit the stock dash opening of the vehicle they were designed for.

If you are interested in using this instrument system in a vehicle in which it was not intended to fit, you may experience installation challenges as it relates to mounting and proper viewing angle.
Additionally, any modifications should be done to the vehicle’s dash or surrounding housings, rather than the VHX System, as to prevent damage and retain warranty coverage.

Approximate dimensions are as follows:
Required opening: 5.2”
Overall Dimensions: 5.95”

Depth will generally mimic the stock gauge cluster, this often falls in the 1.5”-2.5” range.

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