Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jdheff1982 · 09-24-2011, 01:51 PM

Found here -> http://brotherstrucks.reachlocal.net...number=DIGD500

Curious if anyone has installed one of these. I already plan on replacing my gauges, this would make it easier and cooler, imo.

Thanks.

baclay9 · 09-24-2011, 02:38 PM

Dakota Digital makes it. I have seen a couple of people on here with them. They look nice.

jdheff1982 · 09-24-2011, 05:05 PM

This kit is def. something I will get in the future!

Goldfinger · 09-24-2011, 06:36 PM

In the future i'll look into it although i wish it had a transmission fluid temp gauge and a vacuum gauge.

wyattglock · 09-24-2011, 09:19 PM

For that price I would check Jegs, Summit, or even just look on Ebay. I have seen them for about $100 less on Ebay.

72longhornTX · 09-24-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldfinger

In the future i'll look into it although i wish it had a transmission fluid temp gauge and a vacuum gauge.

They have expansion modules for them for all kinds of different readings. Best part is they all use the same gauge cluster. Like here is the one for the different temp readings. http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd755.htm So you can have a transmission temp gauge. The whole system is cheaper in Dakota's website.

I have been looking into them a lot. They have all kinds of really nice stuff.

**N2TRUX** · 09-24-2011, 11:02 PM

If it were me, I would wait for the new VHX series to hit the market. They are a LOT more legible than those old ones.

jdheff1982 · 09-24-2011, 11:15 PM

Those look ok, but I like the pure digital read-out. I wonder if I could custom order the other with red LED's?

TheApocalyptican · 09-25-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jdheff1982

Those look ok, but I like the pure digital read-out. I wonder if I could custom order the other with red LED's?

I believe the digital ones are a Vacuum Florescent Display, which I don't think are ever made in red. It's more than just some leds causing the lighting.

andrewmp6 · 09-25-2011, 08:04 AM

Yeah i rather have the VHX series over there old digital gauges.

tucsonjwt · 09-25-2011, 08:21 AM

Being from a sunny part of the world, I prefer analog over digital gauges because the sun washes out the display and makes a digital gauge difficult to read. My Alpine radio digital display often cannot be read in the daylight unless I shift my head way over to the right. It reminds me of trying to read a cell phone display in the sunlight. You would think somebody would have found a fix for this by now.

cochino12 · 09-25-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If it were me, I would wait for the new VHX series to hit the market. They are a LOT more legible than those old ones.

When are those supposed to be available?

**N2TRUX** · 09-25-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

When are those supposed to be available?

Soon, very soon. Talk to Capt Kaos for more details.

J Knight · 09-25-2011, 01:17 PM

I hope someone starts a thread when the new VHX gauges are available!!

jdheff1982 · 09-25-2011, 01:58 PM

Ouch! $895 for the kit! Sheesh, I may stick to the older gauges. For that price, I can get the gauge cluster, shift kit, and dimming knob for about the same cost.

jdheff1982 · 09-25-2011, 02:02 PM

Anyone know if Dakota Digital's fuel sender will work with our gas tanks? http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd112.htm

**Captkaos** · 10-01-2011, 03:39 PM

I have a VHX kit for the 73-87's on Pre Order. They should be available in the next 2-3 weeks and the 67-72 will follow at about 2 weeks behind.

Once I get them, I will have a post here and on my forum of their availability. I also have the digital kits cheaper and yes, I can get them in any color you want including red, but they are non-returnable and cost $90 extra.

jdheff1982 · 10-01-2011, 03:42 PM

Sounds good to me. Thanks for the heads up!

baclay9 · 10-01-2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

I have a VHX kit for the 73-87's on Pre Order. They should be available in the next 2-3 weeks

Can't wait for these!!!

bbbc10 · 10-01-2011, 10:12 PM

x10

09-24-2011, 01:51 PM	#1
jdheff1982 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 318	Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit Found here -> http://brotherstrucks.reachlocal.net...number=DIGD500 Curious if anyone has installed one of these. I already plan on replacing my gauges, this would make it easier and cooler, imo. Thanks. __________________ Project and Truck Specs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483381

09-24-2011, 02:38 PM	#2
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit Dakota Digital makes it. I have seen a couple of people on here with them. They look nice.

09-24-2011, 05:05 PM	#3
jdheff1982 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 318	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit This kit is def. something I will get in the future! __________________ Project and Truck Specs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483381

09-24-2011, 06:36 PM	#4
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit In the future i'll look into it although i wish it had a transmission fluid temp gauge and a vacuum gauge. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

09-24-2011, 09:19 PM	#5
wyattglock Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 622	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit For that price I would check Jegs, Summit, or even just look on Ebay. I have seen them for about $100 less on Ebay.

09-24-2011, 11:02 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit If it were me, I would wait for the new VHX series to hit the market. They are a LOT more legible than those old ones. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-24-2011, 11:15 PM	#8
jdheff1982 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 318	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit Those look ok, but I like the pure digital read-out. I wonder if I could custom order the other with red LED's? __________________ Project and Truck Specs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483381

09-25-2011, 08:04 AM	#10
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit Yeah i rather have the VHX series over there old digital gauges.

09-25-2011, 08:21 AM	#11
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit Being from a sunny part of the world, I prefer analog over digital gauges because the sun washes out the display and makes a digital gauge difficult to read. My Alpine radio digital display often cannot be read in the daylight unless I shift my head way over to the right. It reminds me of trying to read a cell phone display in the sunlight. You would think somebody would have found a fix for this by now.

09-25-2011, 01:17 PM	#14
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit I hope someone starts a thread when the new VHX gauges are available!! __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

09-25-2011, 01:58 PM	#15
jdheff1982 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 318	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit Ouch! $895 for the kit! Sheesh, I may stick to the older gauges. For that price, I can get the gauge cluster, shift kit, and dimming knob for about the same cost. __________________ Project and Truck Specs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483381

09-25-2011, 02:02 PM	#16
jdheff1982 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 318	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit Anyone know if Dakota Digital's fuel sender will work with our gas tanks? http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd112.htm __________________ Project and Truck Specs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483381 Last edited by jdheff1982; 09-25-2011 at 02:11 PM.

10-01-2011, 03:39 PM	#17
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit I have a VHX kit for the 73-87's on Pre Order. They should be available in the next 2-3 weeks and the 67-72 will follow at about 2 weeks behind. Once I get them, I will have a post here and on my forum of their availability. I also have the digital kits cheaper and yes, I can get them in any color you want including red, but they are non-returnable and cost $90 extra. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-01-2011, 03:42 PM	#18
jdheff1982 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 318	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit Sounds good to me. Thanks for the heads up! __________________ Project and Truck Specs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483381

10-01-2011, 10:12 PM	#20
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Brother digital Gauge Cluster Kit x10



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