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65 on 24's · 01-30-2008, 08:04 AM

if so how hard where they to hook up and any pics

65 on 24's · 01-30-2008, 11:28 PM

guess no one has them

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-31-2008, 12:09 AM

Personally I think they are ugly. I have seen them in 57's and they just don't go. They also remind me of when digital came out in the 70's with watches.

I didn't really like those either.

I dought they are any harder then hooking up regular gauges. Just senders and wires..

David Flores · 01-31-2008, 06:10 AM

I don't like them either, mainly because of the blue lights.

I'm going to go with some Cyberdyne digital gauges with Amber lights.

SIR · 01-31-2008, 07:34 AM

..as stated before I didn't care for them ether..I went with this set up works great...

mtburg71 · 01-31-2008, 07:39 AM

SIR, now that is a sweet setup.

jchav62 · 01-31-2008, 08:19 AM

Awesome! I prefer the original gauges myself, but that there is a beautiful setup!!

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Originally Posted by SIR

..as stated before I didn't care for them ether..I went with this set up works great...

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 01-31-2008, 10:17 AM

i have seen a kit for those guages like sir has but just on ebay, any one know any stores or websites i go get one at

thanks

SIR · 01-31-2008, 11:38 AM

...these are "hanline gauges"...try www.hanline.com that will get you close...they are called "pewter" something,something....

*LILRED66* · 01-31-2008, 07:07 PM

I went from these Autometer gauges to this factory gauge cluster with a factory tach in my '66 Chevy C10 swb fleetside Custom cab. I prefer the factory available equipment over aftermarket. Not a popular choice these days, but I like to preserve the integrity of the vintage factory OEM equipment.

Tomsriv · 02-01-2008, 05:57 AM

I prefer factory as well. It would be interesting to install newer gauges behind the oil pressure, water temp and batt gauges on my original dash, but noone makes square or rectangular aftermarket gauges.

On my other car, a 71 Buick Riviera, it is all idiot lights so I installed amber Cyberdynes on the bottom of the dash. They are just as easy to hook up as an electrical gauge. I also like them because you can set them to flash at a certain temp or pressure. That way you have both an idiot light and an accurate gauge in one.

sandman · 02-02-2008, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SIR

...these are "hanline gauges"...try www.hanline.com that will get you close...they are called "pewter" something,something....

They are Haneline gauges. You will find them a www.haneline.com. Don't forget the "e".

greg64 · 02-02-2008, 06:56 AM

Man, are gauges ever a polarizing subject! Like some of the earlier posters, I think the DD stuff looks like crap, although I am impressed with their electronics. I'd like to find gauge faces that are a very close match to my original GMC gauges. At least on the GMC, you're only dealing with round gauges (no horizontal speedo).

Here's a picture of the 64-66 Chevy set (yuck). Won't fit my GMC anyway. For you guys looking for a more "truck" or industrial look, you might like Datcon (datcon.com). This is what I have in my 77 and they seem really well built. Plus, how often do you find tachs with an hourmeter?

65 on 24's · 02-02-2008, 07:19 AM

any one no how hard the are to hook up. for some reson no matter what yall say i still like them

**Captainfab** · 02-04-2008, 02:44 PM

I installed a Dakota Digital universal panel in a '66 GMC for a guy about 10 years ago. I didn't think it was hard at all....the instructions were easy to follow. I would say it depends on your electrical skills.

I'll go along with the minority here....I like the Dakota Digital's myself....but I don't dislike the original's or the aftermarket analog's either.

David Flores · 02-04-2008, 02:53 PM

I really wish they made them in another color besides blue.

**Captainfab** · 02-04-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by David Flores

I really wish they made them in another color besides blue.

They used to...that one I installed was in red. I don't think they make them in red anymore.

63fleetside · 02-04-2008, 08:39 PM

i had a chance at getting some way cheap i did not have any money the ...i would have went for them though

ryan913 · 02-05-2008, 12:50 AM

I still prefer the stock gauges! lol I just wish the tach went a little higher. I have a few of those I cant even use sense my motor spends higher than that. Would be willing to trade those for some parts I may need.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-05-2008, 01:30 AM

Auto meter makes some. They are red and look like gauges. http://www.autometer.com/search_resu...lite%20digital You could look around the site more to see what they have. The only thing I don't see much of are speedo's and Tach's. Except here.. http://www.autometer.com/search_resu...comp%20digital

01-30-2008, 08:04 AM	#1
65 on 24's Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: memphis tn, (nutbush) Posts: 160	any one runing dakota digital gauges if so how hard where they to hook up and any pics __________________ ridin big yo 5in cpp lowerin springs in back lowered 3in in front with cut springs for now 5 lug swap and disk in front 5 lug and disk in the rear with 3.23 gears mild 350/400heads 7547weiand intake 600 Edelbrock chrome block hugger headers 2 1/2 pipes in to a x pipes super 40 flows and turn downs turbo 350 with shift kit

01-30-2008, 11:28 PM	#2
65 on 24's Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: memphis tn, (nutbush) Posts: 160	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges guess no one has them __________________ ridin big yo 5in cpp lowerin springs in back lowered 3in in front with cut springs for now 5 lug swap and disk in front 5 lug and disk in the rear with 3.23 gears mild 350/400heads 7547weiand intake 600 Edelbrock chrome block hugger headers 2 1/2 pipes in to a x pipes super 40 flows and turn downs turbo 350 with shift kit

01-31-2008, 12:09 AM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges Personally I think they are ugly. I have seen them in 57's and they just don't go. They also remind me of when digital came out in the 70's with watches. I didn't really like those either. I dought they are any harder then hooking up regular gauges. Just senders and wires.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

01-31-2008, 06:10 AM	#4
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges I don't like them either, mainly because of the blue lights. I'm going to go with some Cyberdyne digital gauges with Amber lights. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

01-31-2008, 07:34 AM	#5
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges ..as stated before I didn't care for them ether..I went with this set up works great... Attached Images __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

01-31-2008, 07:39 AM	#6
mtburg71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Temple, Texas Posts: 75	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges SIR, now that is a sweet setup. __________________ 1964 GMC SWBFS 2005 Dodge Magnum RT

01-31-2008, 10:17 AM	#8
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges i have seen a kit for those guages like sir has but just on ebay, any one know any stores or websites i go get one at thanks __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

01-31-2008, 11:38 AM	#9
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges ...these are "hanline gauges"...try www.hanline.com that will get you close...they are called "pewter" something,something.... __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

01-31-2008, 07:07 PM	#10
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges I went from these Autometer gauges to this factory gauge cluster with a factory tach in my '66 Chevy C10 swb fleetside Custom cab. I prefer the factory available equipment over aftermarket. Not a popular choice these days, but I like to preserve the integrity of the vintage factory OEM equipment. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 01-31-2008 at 07:08 PM.

02-01-2008, 05:57 AM	#11
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges I prefer factory as well. It would be interesting to install newer gauges behind the oil pressure, water temp and batt gauges on my original dash, but noone makes square or rectangular aftermarket gauges. On my other car, a 71 Buick Riviera, it is all idiot lights so I installed amber Cyberdynes on the bottom of the dash. They are just as easy to hook up as an electrical gauge. I also like them because you can set them to flash at a certain temp or pressure. That way you have both an idiot light and an accurate gauge in one.

02-02-2008, 06:56 AM	#13
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges Man, are gauges ever a polarizing subject! Like some of the earlier posters, I think the DD stuff looks like crap, although I am impressed with their electronics. I'd like to find gauge faces that are a very close match to my original GMC gauges. At least on the GMC, you're only dealing with round gauges (no horizontal speedo). Here's a picture of the 64-66 Chevy set (yuck). Won't fit my GMC anyway. For you guys looking for a more "truck" or industrial look, you might like Datcon (datcon.com). This is what I have in my 77 and they seem really well built. Plus, how often do you find tachs with an hourmeter? Attached Images __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt Last edited by greg64; 02-02-2008 at 06:59 AM.

02-02-2008, 07:19 AM	#14
65 on 24's Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: memphis tn, (nutbush) Posts: 160	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges any one no how hard the are to hook up. for some reson no matter what yall say i still like them __________________ ridin big yo 5in cpp lowerin springs in back lowered 3in in front with cut springs for now 5 lug swap and disk in front 5 lug and disk in the rear with 3.23 gears mild 350/400heads 7547weiand intake 600 Edelbrock chrome block hugger headers 2 1/2 pipes in to a x pipes super 40 flows and turn downs turbo 350 with shift kit

02-04-2008, 02:44 PM	#15
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges I installed a Dakota Digital universal panel in a '66 GMC for a guy about 10 years ago. I didn't think it was hard at all....the instructions were easy to follow. I would say it depends on your electrical skills. I'll go along with the minority here....I like the Dakota Digital's myself....but I don't dislike the original's or the aftermarket analog's either. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-04-2008, 02:53 PM	#16
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges I really wish they made them in another color besides blue. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

02-04-2008, 08:39 PM	#18
63fleetside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: keizer oregon Posts: 61	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges i had a chance at getting some way cheap i did not have any money the ...i would have went for them though __________________ http://i31.tinypic.com/nx3zu0.jpg



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02-05-2008, 12:50 AM	#19
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges I still prefer the stock gauges! lol I just wish the tach went a little higher. I have a few of those I cant even use sense my motor spends higher than that. Would be willing to trade those for some parts I may need.

02-05-2008, 01:30 AM	#20
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: any one runing dakota digital gauges Auto meter makes some. They are red and look like gauges. http://www.autometer.com/search_resu...lite%20digital You could look around the site more to see what they have. The only thing I don't see much of are speedo's and Tach's. Except here.. http://www.autometer.com/search_resu...comp%20digital Attached Images __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 02-05-2008 at 01:37 AM.

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