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cwilkie · 09-17-2010, 12:09 PM

Has anyone installed a Dakota Digital setup in their truck? Is it worth while spending the money to get one or are they more of a novelty? I wonder how reliable they are. What are your opinions?

71meangreenc10 · 09-17-2010, 12:17 PM

I have it, would go somewhere else next time, you would spend about the same amount anywhere else for custom set ups. i have an issue with my speedo that I need to fix, but everything works ok. Wasnt a big market when I bought it then, everyone is selling stuff now.

Smitty

*Shane* · 09-17-2010, 12:28 PM

our eyes and brain work better/faster with analog gauges versus digital/numerical read-out gauges ... one of the main reasons GM did away with digital gauges in the Corvettes and returned to analog/hand-type/pointer gauges ... or so "they" say.

plus analog gauges just plain look cooler

draggingframe01 · 09-17-2010, 12:45 PM

I've got one in mine and love it. Lots of features, bright gauges and the check engine light (Words) helps with the LT4 I'm running.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-17-2010, 06:28 PM

I had bought a used one and ended up selling it before I ever installed it going with needle type guages as I can glance down and know wtf is going on..

SCOTTMO · 09-17-2010, 06:32 PM

I have one in mine,been in it since 1997.I really like it works great.

chevy72pu · 09-18-2010, 09:31 PM

I bought my '72 with one already in it. Everything works well except the clock. That problem may be due to a power supply issue. It looks cool at night, hard to read in daytime with the sun at your back. Mine has the transmission indicator unit as well. When I changed from column to floor shift I had to reprogram the sender. It was easy to do and still works great 2 years later. Would I buy one and install it? Probably not. There are too many cool custom analog units out there now.

cwilkie · 09-19-2010, 08:46 PM

I am thinking about getting a Dakota Digital dash but the sun glare on the dash has me second guessing the purchase. Does anyone have any pictures of the custom gauges?

By the way I renewed my membership for another year!!!

09-17-2010, 12:09 PM	#1
cwilkie Chance Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Belcourt ,ND, USA Posts: 750	Dakota Digital Anyone?? Has anyone installed a Dakota Digital setup in their truck? Is it worth while spending the money to get one or are they more of a novelty? I wonder how reliable they are. What are your opinions? __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400

09-17-2010, 12:17 PM	#2
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Dakota Digital Anyone?? I have it, would go somewhere else next time, you would spend about the same amount anywhere else for custom set ups. i have an issue with my speedo that I need to fix, but everything works ok. Wasnt a big market when I bought it then, everyone is selling stuff now. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

09-17-2010, 12:28 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Dakota Digital Anyone?? our eyes and brain work better/faster with analog gauges versus digital/numerical read-out gauges ... one of the main reasons GM did away with digital gauges in the Corvettes and returned to analog/hand-type/pointer gauges ... or so "they" say. plus analog gauges just plain look cooler

09-17-2010, 12:45 PM	#4
draggingframe01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elkridge, Md. Posts: 39	Re: Dakota Digital Anyone?? I've got one in mine and love it. Lots of features, bright gauges and the check engine light (Words) helps with the LT4 I'm running.

09-17-2010, 06:28 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Dakota Digital Anyone?? I had bought a used one and ended up selling it before I ever installed it going with needle type guages as I can glance down and know wtf is going on.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-17-2010, 06:32 PM	#6
SCOTTMO powdercoater Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: mesa,az Posts: 203	Re: Dakota Digital Anyone?? I have one in mine,been in it since 1997.I really like it works great. __________________ SCOTT

09-18-2010, 09:31 PM	#7
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: Dakota Digital Anyone?? I bought my '72 with one already in it. Everything works well except the clock. That problem may be due to a power supply issue. It looks cool at night, hard to read in daytime with the sun at your back. Mine has the transmission indicator unit as well. When I changed from column to floor shift I had to reprogram the sender. It was easy to do and still works great 2 years later. Would I buy one and install it? Probably not. There are too many cool custom analog units out there now. __________________ How 'Bout them Dawgs! '10 Traverse LTZ 03 Silverado Z71 ext cab 99 Yamaha Grizzly 600 72 C10 350/350 sportside bed. 68 C30 flatbed. 350 4-speed. "I've got a good memory, it's just short!"

09-19-2010, 08:46 PM	#8
cwilkie Chance Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Belcourt ,ND, USA Posts: 750	Re: Dakota Digital Anyone?? I am thinking about getting a Dakota Digital dash but the sun glare on the dash has me second guessing the purchase. Does anyone have any pictures of the custom gauges? By the way I renewed my membership for another year!!! __________________ 1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400



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