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**bigmac73** · 08-28-2019, 08:30 AM

I am chomping at the bit to hit the order button on a Dakota Digital Gage board. I am down to either the HDX or the RTX series.
RTX looks a little more original to me.

what are your thought and any experience or concerns with DD.

and yes I know there are the Purist OEM guys that will say "NO WAY" out there and your info is welcome too.

Mbeef61 · 08-28-2019, 10:31 AM

I definitely prefer the RTX. Not to muddy your waters but have you looked at new vintage USA? They have some good looking ones. Especially retro ones.

http://newvintageusallc.mybigcommerc...ew-category-3/

**RodnRudy** · 08-28-2019, 06:04 PM

My choice would be Classic Instruments. Check them out if you haven't already.
https://shop.classicinstruments.com/...-truck-package

Overdriven · 08-28-2019, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mbeef61

I definitely prefer the RTX. Not to muddy your waters but have you looked at new vintage USA? They have some good looking ones. Especially retro ones.

http://newvintageusallc.mybigcommerc...ew-category-3/

I think I may have found my gauges! I personally don’t like the big, bright, look at me LCD screens in the middle of the speedo and tach that the Dakota Digital and Classic Instruments have. Maybe in person is different than photos. The New Vintage has a small, low key LCD odometer that’s perfect in my opinion. Not sure if I’d want the retro style or race (autometer esque) face though.

saxart · 08-28-2019, 08:56 PM

Holy Schneikes those gauge packages are expensive!!!

**bigmac73** · 10-13-2019, 07:18 PM

Well I pulled the plug in the RTX series with a couple of add ons trans temp and outside temp and compass sensors. Waiting for them to arrive

Lancialonnie · 10-13-2019, 09:12 PM

Looking forward to hearing a review from you on these. I have decided on the RTX gauges as my next purchase. I like the look coupled with the more modern features.

**bigmac73** · 11-02-2019, 05:26 PM

As far as a review. It will be a long while before I get them Installed and running
But at least they are in the garage now on the shelf

Andy4639 · 11-02-2019, 09:20 PM

I like my 'Speed Hut gauges' GPS speedometer and no calibrating it just drive it. Life time warranty also.
Yes all the new gauges are expensive.

08-28-2019, 08:30 AM	#1
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	thoughts and opinions I am chomping at the bit to hit the order button on a Dakota Digital Gage board. I am down to either the HDX or the RTX series. RTX looks a little more original to me. what are your thought and any experience or concerns with DD. and yes I know there are the Purist OEM guys that will say "NO WAY" out there and your info is welcome too. __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

08-28-2019, 10:31 AM	#2
Mbeef61 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland - OR Posts: 243	Re: thoughts and opinions I definitely prefer the RTX. Not to muddy your waters but have you looked at new vintage USA? They have some good looking ones. Especially retro ones. http://newvintageusallc.mybigcommerc...ew-category-3/

08-28-2019, 06:04 PM	#3
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 932	Re: thoughts and opinions My choice would be Classic Instruments. Check them out if you haven't already. https://shop.classicinstruments.com/...-truck-package __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

08-28-2019, 08:56 PM	#5
saxart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: St. Croix River Valley, WI Posts: 795	Re: thoughts and opinions Holy Schneikes those gauge packages are expensive!!! __________________ Meet "Old Roy": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707801

10-13-2019, 07:18 PM	#6
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: thoughts and opinions Well I pulled the plug in the RTX series with a couple of add ons trans temp and outside temp and compass sensors. Waiting for them to arrive __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

10-13-2019, 09:12 PM	#7
Lancialonnie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 153	Re: thoughts and opinions Looking forward to hearing a review from you on these. I have decided on the RTX gauges as my next purchase. I like the look coupled with the more modern features.

11-02-2019, 05:26 PM	#8
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: thoughts and opinions As far as a review. It will be a long while before I get them Installed and running But at least they are in the garage now on the shelf __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

11-02-2019, 09:20 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: thoughts and opinions I like my 'Speed Hut gauges' GPS speedometer and no calibrating it just drive it. Life time warranty also. Yes all the new gauges are expensive. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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