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jeh · 02-15-2013, 04:55 PM

I finally got all my wiring under the dash done so I could install my new gauges

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jeh · 02-15-2013, 04:56 PM

Another pic
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sprint_9 · 02-15-2013, 07:12 PM

Looking good. Im thinking about running these as well, Im finding it hard to move from my stockers though since they are in mint condition.

GTJ558 · 02-15-2013, 07:32 PM

man that is an upgrade i would love doing in the future...these look killer

shawno72 · 02-15-2013, 07:42 PM

Those do look nice, got any night time pics?

jeh · 02-15-2013, 08:04 PM

No nighttime pics yet, I'm doing a complete rewire with American Autowire kit. I still have all the under hood wiring left. It's taking me awhile because I'm trying to hide most of the wires for a cleaner look. By the way, thanks for the compliments, this is my first c-10.
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ItsRandy · 02-15-2013, 09:00 PM

I have the same gauges only with a black back ground. Where are you mounting the electronics? The cables they send you that plug into the control box is a bit short, at least for me it was. I mounted the control box in the glove box and the cables were still too short.

Here are mine. Kinda' funny, the pictures are from similar angle.

Is that an aftermarket dash pad? Mine is and has a lump where one of the bolts is located. I had mine covered in leather and the lump didn't go away.

jeh · 02-15-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsRandy

I have the same gauges only with a black back ground. Where are you mounting the electronics? The cables they send you that plug into the control box is a bit short, at least for me it was. I mounted the control box in the glove box and the cables were still too short.

Here are mine. Kinda' funny, the pictures are from similar angle.

Is that an aftermarket dash pad? Mine is and has a lump where one of the bolts is located. I had mine covered in leather and the lump didn't go away.

I mounted my control box right behind the cluster on the bottom side of the dash with 3M Velcro . I thought about the glove box until I checked the length of the cables. Yes my dash pad is aftermarket but not sure what brand.
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shawno72 · 02-16-2013, 11:32 AM

Wow very nice Randy

JohnT71 · 02-16-2013, 12:03 PM

Those look great! One day I will have some, on my wish list.

Crash_OK · 02-16-2013, 12:14 PM

This is how I mounted mine with the last pic being a somewhat out of focus night pic.

**67cheby** · 02-16-2013, 12:26 PM

Nice install, love those guages !

black_sheep454 · 02-16-2013, 01:22 PM

Dang those look good
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belowme51 · 02-16-2013, 03:01 PM

very very nice!!

joesgreen67 · 02-16-2013, 10:02 PM

I just got mine done today too....
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buckskins4ever · 02-16-2013, 11:04 PM

Starting mine tomorrow...hope it turns out nearly as good.

ItsRandy · 02-17-2013, 12:15 AM

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This is how I mounted mine with the last pic being a somewhat out of focus night pic.

What is the add on module you have? Is it for the gear selector output? Which air conditioning are you going with? I noticed the bulkhead fitting. I did something similar and it was a PITA getting the hoses/fittings together to route everything to the bulkhead then another PITA getting the fittings tight. I used Areoquip stuff.

Zoomin · 02-17-2013, 12:23 AM

Good lord, man - What a job on the wiring!

Help me out here - the vertical bar handles the positive side and the horizontal distributes the ground? I guess the red wires are throwing me off.

Very tidy, but intimidating to those of us that have a hard time changing light bulbs.

The dash looks awesome.

Crash_OK · 02-17-2013, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ItsRandy

What is the add on module you have? Is it for the gear selector output? Which air conditioning are you going with? I noticed the bulkhead fitting. I did something similar and it was a PITA getting the hoses/fittings together to route everything to the bulkhead then another PITA getting the fittings tight. I used Areoquip stuff.

The additional module above the transmission hump is the OBDII interface to VHX for my LS engine. This allows me to utilize the PCM for Engine Temp, speed, rpm, gear selector, etc.. All of the AC stuff is vintage air.

Crash_OK · 02-17-2013, 01:44 AM

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Good lord, man - What a job on the wiring!

Help me out here - the vertical bar handles the positive side and the horizontal distributes the ground? I guess the red wires are throwing me off.

Very tidy, but intimidating to those of us that have a hard time changing light bulbs.

The dash looks awesome.

Thanks Steve, the vertical bus is power off of the additional fuse box that sits right below the bus. It powers stuff like the AC system, PCM, power seats, Dakota Digital Dash, Fan relays, fuel pump, etc.. The horizontal items are 50 amp circuit breakers (one for always hot, and the other for hot on run) for the additional power I brought into the cab to power all the extras. The LS install requires a few more fuses than the original 350 did.

Expat_dude · 02-17-2013, 02:21 AM

Looks great, I am going with those as well
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02-15-2013, 04:55 PM	#1
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Dakota vhx gauges I finally got all my wiring under the dash done so I could install my new gauges Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-15-2013, 04:56 PM	#2
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Dakota vhx gauges Another pic Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

02-15-2013, 07:12 PM	#3
sprint_9 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 9 Posts: 863	Re: Dakota vhx gauges Looking good. Im thinking about running these as well, Im finding it hard to move from my stockers though since they are in mint condition.

02-15-2013, 07:32 PM	#4
GTJ558 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sayville, NY Posts: 31	Re: Dakota vhx gauges man that is an upgrade i would love doing in the future...these look killer

02-15-2013, 07:42 PM	#5
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Dakota vhx gauges Those do look nice, got any night time pics? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-15-2013, 08:04 PM	#6
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: Dakota vhx gauges No nighttime pics yet, I'm doing a complete rewire with American Autowire kit. I still have all the under hood wiring left. It's taking me awhile because I'm trying to hide most of the wires for a cleaner look. By the way, thanks for the compliments, this is my first c-10. Posted via Mobile Device

02-15-2013, 09:00 PM	#7
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Re: Dakota vhx gauges I have the same gauges only with a black back ground. Where are you mounting the electronics? The cables they send you that plug into the control box is a bit short, at least for me it was. I mounted the control box in the glove box and the cables were still too short. Here are mine. Kinda' funny, the pictures are from similar angle. Is that an aftermarket dash pad? Mine is and has a lump where one of the bolts is located. I had mine covered in leather and the lump didn't go away. Attached Images

02-16-2013, 10:53 AM	#9
cpetersen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mesa az Posts: 211	Re: Dakota vhx gauges suscribed

02-16-2013, 11:32 AM	#10
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,094	Re: Dakota vhx gauges Wow very nice Randy __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-16-2013, 12:03 PM	#11
JohnT71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Plainview Ar Posts: 82	Re: Dakota vhx gauges Those look great! One day I will have some, on my wish list. __________________ "There's a force in the universe that makes things happen; all you have to do is get in touch with it. Stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball." -Ty Webb

02-16-2013, 12:14 PM	#12
Crash_OK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Edmond, OK. Posts: 1,362	Re: Dakota vhx gauges This is how I mounted mine with the last pic being a somewhat out of focus night pic. __________________ Mark ----------------------- Crash's 69 4x4 SWB Crash's Roof over Lake Home Crash's 1988 Land Cruiser Build

02-16-2013, 12:26 PM	#13
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Dakota vhx gauges Nice install, love those guages ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-16-2013, 01:22 PM	#14
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Dakota vhx gauges Dang those look good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

02-16-2013, 03:01 PM	#15
belowme51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: roanoke va Posts: 582	Re: Dakota vhx gauges very very nice!!

02-16-2013, 10:02 PM	#16
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02-16-2013, 11:04 PM	#17
buckskins4ever Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Altoona Iowa Posts: 481	Re: Dakota vhx gauges Starting mine tomorrow...hope it turns out nearly as good.

02-17-2013, 12:23 AM	#19
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Dakota vhx gauges Good lord, man - What a job on the wiring! Help me out here - the vertical bar handles the positive side and the horizontal distributes the ground? I guess the red wires are throwing me off. Very tidy, but intimidating to those of us that have a hard time changing light bulbs. The dash looks awesome. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

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