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1LoC10 · 03-15-2006, 06:51 PM

does anybody have the dakota cluster? if so how do you like it, and can you post some pics...thanks
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd157.htm

71SWBChevy · 03-15-2006, 07:58 PM

I don't really like the digital look but if thats the look your going for the price doesn't seem to bad and all the rodders I have talked to say good things about Dakota gauges.

72armyswbtruck · 03-15-2006, 08:14 PM

I want to know that same thing, I really like the look but wonder about how hard it is hooking these up.

**john** · 03-15-2006, 09:06 PM

Theres a pic in this thread. John

1LoC10 · 03-15-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by john

Theres a pic in this thread. John

damn thanks man... ive seen that thread but never clicked on it, cuz I didnt care for center consols... but im glad u posted that, some nice ass interiors there

sleepyboy · 03-16-2006, 01:05 PM

I like mine, blue gauges with a billit faceplate for the cluster and glovebox. It was a fairly easy install.

*bskylerj* · 03-16-2006, 02:06 PM

I have to tell you I had them in my 71 and hated them. I took them out after 2 years of messing with them and replaced them with the package from Covans classic with the autometer ultralite gauges. These work a lot better and look a ton better. I have had so many people tell me that have seen the truck before and after that they like the autometers. Everyone I have talked to has had similar problems. They are voltage sensitive. I had spent many hours on the phone with Dakota digital and there customer service is terrible. My oil pressure and temp would change in opposite directions when you hit the brakes or turned on your turn signal. We had it ground just the way the directions told us. Dakota digital told us several other ways to try it and with no luck. They finally said they have heard this before. Here is a picture with them and trhen replaced. Sorry for the long winded post.

Bowtie67 · 03-16-2006, 04:52 PM

I used to have one, never had any issues with it and sold it to a member about a year or so ago. After having it for a while I really didnt care to much for it, I went with an aftermarket dash and put Autometers in it and really like it far better. As far as installation goes there not hard to install, the speedo is electronic so you have to purchase an converter/adapter if you currently use a cable driven speedo.

Musclerodz · 03-16-2006, 10:23 PM

How about a pic of the Covan's not so close. Is it a direct replacement?

Mike

*bskylerj* · 03-17-2006, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

How about a pic of the Covan's not so close. Is it a direct replacement?

Mike

Yes, it is a driect replacement. It's wiring harness taps into the factory one.

03-15-2006, 06:51 PM	#1
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03-15-2006, 07:58 PM	#2
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Dakota digital gauge cluster I don't really like the digital look but if thats the look your going for the price doesn't seem to bad and all the rodders I have talked to say good things about Dakota gauges. __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

03-15-2006, 08:14 PM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Dakota digital gauge cluster I want to know that same thing, I really like the look but wonder about how hard it is hooking these up. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-15-2006, 09:06 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Dakota digital gauge cluster Theres a pic in this thread. John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

03-16-2006, 01:05 PM	#6
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Dakota digital gauge cluster I like mine, blue gauges with a billit faceplate for the cluster and glovebox. It was a fairly easy install. Last edited by sleepyboy; 03-16-2006 at 01:06 PM.

03-16-2006, 02:06 PM	#7
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Dakota digital gauge cluster I have to tell you I had them in my 71 and hated them. I took them out after 2 years of messing with them and replaced them with the package from Covans classic with the autometer ultralite gauges. These work a lot better and look a ton better. I have had so many people tell me that have seen the truck before and after that they like the autometers. Everyone I have talked to has had similar problems. They are voltage sensitive. I had spent many hours on the phone with Dakota digital and there customer service is terrible. My oil pressure and temp would change in opposite directions when you hit the brakes or turned on your turn signal. We had it ground just the way the directions told us. Dakota digital told us several other ways to try it and with no luck. They finally said they have heard this before. Here is a picture with them and trhen replaced. Sorry for the long winded post. Attached Images

03-16-2006, 04:52 PM	#8
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Re: Dakota digital gauge cluster I used to have one, never had any issues with it and sold it to a member about a year or so ago. After having it for a while I really didnt care to much for it, I went with an aftermarket dash and put Autometers in it and really like it far better. As far as installation goes there not hard to install, the speedo is electronic so you have to purchase an converter/adapter if you currently use a cable driven speedo. __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them"

03-16-2006, 10:23 PM	#9
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Dakota digital gauge cluster How about a pic of the Covan's not so close. Is it a direct replacement? Mike __________________ Mike Redpath



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