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Frosty · 02-28-2008, 10:36 PM

Anyone have the Digital gauges in their truck? I did a search and didn't find a thread on it. So I wanted to ask...
How do you like them and how was the install?
If you have pictures that would be great. Thanks!

hot trux · 02-28-2008, 11:42 PM

Had them in my 78 blazer, liked them fine, easy to install. Go to www.dakotadigital.com They used to come in several colors but now it looks like teal or blue. bout $650. good luck

Frosty · 02-29-2008, 12:26 AM

Thanks! yeah I'm not sold on them yet but I'm thinking about it. I have a few more things to check but I think my stock gauge pod is boned. The people who had the truck before me really like to hack wires.

Well, the fuel part works.

chemsearch · 02-29-2008, 12:52 AM

I really like those digital clusters, but they're a little bit pricey for me. anyone got some ideas for a budget solution?

**Captkaos** · 02-29-2008, 12:59 AM

How about $140 off that price? You can still get the other colors, but they cost more and they are harder to see...
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=7G

chemsearch · 02-29-2008, 01:28 AM

hmmm that definitely makes them more tempting

Frosty · 02-29-2008, 03:54 AM

I like the sound of that Capt. Blue is the brightest, correct?

**Captkaos** · 02-29-2008, 04:18 AM

Actually I think the green one is, but I have the blue one going in my truck.

OJOE · 02-29-2008, 05:49 AM

i am going to get a set from Captkaos to put in my crew cab build

Frosty · 03-05-2008, 01:35 AM

My plastic gauge cover is scratched up do you mount these with or without that? I guess it comes in it's own pre-laid out cluster???

**Captkaos** · 03-05-2008, 04:28 AM

You don't use the plastic piece. The whole cluster assembly is replaced, you only reuse the black bezel.

Frosty · 03-05-2008, 04:30 AM

Thanks Capt! You are the coolest guy I know.

**Captkaos** · 03-05-2008, 04:37 AM

No problem. I can get a pic if you want to see what you get, mine is open in the garage if you want to see it...

(hmm, that's not what they said in High school

)

gchemist · 03-05-2008, 05:15 AM

You can do individual gauges too.

Frosty · 03-05-2008, 06:01 AM

Hey! If you can get them easy sure thing! I would love some pictures...

OH sure! Now I see why you like the green ones they are $25 more.

**Captkaos** · 03-06-2008, 04:13 AM

I can get some tonight.
I didn't say I liked the green

Just that they are probably easier to read. (I was really talking about Teal vs Blue). I like blue though.

**Captkaos** · 03-06-2008, 07:16 AM

here is the pics (blue system)

This is the system with the optional sender..

drillingmachine · 03-06-2008, 09:10 AM

do you set your own odometer or does it start at 000000?

Black 81 Shorty · 03-06-2008, 03:24 PM

Wow nice gauges! But 700 bucks WOW craziness. isnt there a cheaper brand for someone that wants new gauges with out the cost?

Frosty · 03-06-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black 81 Shorty

Wow nice gauges! But 700 bucks WOW craziness. isnt there a cheaper brand for someone that wants new gauges with out the cost?

Can you get cheaper? Sure! Just not digital. If your going to throw money at it you might a well get something you Really like, Right?

Yeah, I think I need the sender. Don't I? I also thought it said the gear you where in for automatics? (Drive, Park, etc...)
Edit: Never mind I think I see it in the picture!

bigblock73 · 03-06-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black 81 Shorty

Wow nice gauges! But 700 bucks WOW craziness. isnt there a cheaper brand for someone that wants new gauges with out the cost?

$700 for a NEW aftermarket gauge set isn't bad...whether it is digital or analog. I have a little less than that in my analog gauge cluster assmebly. There are other companies that want $900 for the same thing.

One could do it less on used or cheaper name brand gauges...but you get what you pay for.

SmallBlockOfFury86 · 03-06-2008, 10:16 PM

this ? is the same as DrillingMachines,do you set your own odometer,or does it start at 0?

**Captkaos** · 03-07-2008, 02:36 AM

Where is everyone getting $700? I thought we covered that already in post #5?

If you want it to display the gear you are in, you need the sender.

Like all other speedo's you buy, they are set to 000000.

Frosty · 03-07-2008, 03:41 AM

Sorry Capt. The drugs I'm on must be effecting my reading skills. I clearly says that the gear display sender is needed for what I want. For some reason I was thinking the sender was needed for the gas tank level. WOOOOO!!! ... And I don't even remember taking any drugs... Must have been good stuff!

Frosty · 03-09-2008, 02:45 AM

Alright Capt! I'm going to put my Order in now.

02-28-2008, 10:36 PM	#1
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Dakota Digital Gauges Anyone have the Digital gauges in their truck? I did a search and didn't find a thread on it. So I wanted to ask... How do you like them and how was the install? If you have pictures that would be great. Thanks! __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

02-28-2008, 11:42 PM	#2
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges Had them in my 78 blazer, liked them fine, easy to install. Go to www.dakotadigital.com They used to come in several colors but now it looks like teal or blue. bout $650. good luck

02-29-2008, 12:26 AM	#3
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges Thanks! yeah I'm not sold on them yet but I'm thinking about it. I have a few more things to check but I think my stock gauge pod is boned. The people who had the truck before me really like to hack wires. Well, the fuel part works. __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

02-29-2008, 12:52 AM	#4
chemsearch Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Verona, NJ Posts: 45	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges I really like those digital clusters, but they're a little bit pricey for me. anyone got some ideas for a budget solution? __________________ 1986 Chevy K10 4x4 305 Auto

02-29-2008, 01:28 AM	#6
chemsearch Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Verona, NJ Posts: 45	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges hmmm that definitely makes them more tempting __________________ 1986 Chevy K10 4x4 305 Auto

02-29-2008, 12:59 AM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges How about $140 off that price? You can still get the other colors, but they cost more and they are harder to see... http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=7G __________________ 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

02-29-2008, 03:54 AM	#7
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges I like the sound of that Capt. Blue is the brightest, correct? __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

02-29-2008, 04:18 AM	#8
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges Actually I think the green one is, but I have the blue one going in my truck. __________________ 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

02-29-2008, 05:49 AM	#9
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges i am going to get a set from Captkaos to put in my crew cab build __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

03-05-2008, 01:35 AM	#10
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges My plastic gauge cover is scratched up do you mount these with or without that? I guess it comes in it's own pre-laid out cluster??? __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

03-05-2008, 04:28 AM	#11
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges You don't use the plastic piece. The whole cluster assembly is replaced, you only reuse the black bezel. __________________ 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

03-05-2008, 04:30 AM	#12
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges Thanks Capt! You are the coolest guy I know. __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

03-05-2008, 04:37 AM	#13
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges No problem. I can get a pic if you want to see what you get, mine is open in the garage if you want to see it... (hmm, that's not what they said in High school ) __________________ 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

03-05-2008, 05:15 AM	#14
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges You can do individual gauges too. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-05-2008, 06:01 AM	#15
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges Hey! If you can get them easy sure thing! I would love some pictures... OH sure! Now I see why you like the green ones they are $25 more. __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...



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03-06-2008, 04:13 AM	#16
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges I can get some tonight. I didn't say I liked the green Just that they are probably easier to read. (I was really talking about Teal vs Blue). I like blue though. __________________ 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

03-06-2008, 07:16 AM	#17
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges here is the pics (blue system) This is the system with the optional sender.. __________________ 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 Last edited by Captkaos; 03-06-2008 at 07:17 AM.

03-06-2008, 09:10 AM	#18
drillingmachine Married to my Truck Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 72	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges do you set your own odometer or does it start at 000000? __________________ 1982 Chevy SWB C-10 (AKA my pride and joy 1989 Chevy Suburban (under construction) 1989 Honda Civic sedan (work car)

03-06-2008, 03:24 PM	#19
Black 81 Shorty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BC Canada Posts: 25	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges Wow nice gauges! But 700 bucks WOW craziness. isnt there a cheaper brand for someone that wants new gauges with out the cost? __________________

03-06-2008, 10:16 PM	#22
SmallBlockOfFury86 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salem N.J. Posts: 39	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges this ? is the same as DrillingMachines,do you set your own odometer,or does it start at 0?

03-07-2008, 02:36 AM	#23
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges Where is everyone getting $700? I thought we covered that already in post #5? If you want it to display the gear you are in, you need the sender. Like all other speedo's you buy, they are set to 000000. __________________ 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

03-07-2008, 03:41 AM	#24
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges Sorry Capt. The drugs I'm on must be effecting my reading skills. I clearly says that the gear display sender is needed for what I want. For some reason I was thinking the sender was needed for the gas tank level. WOOOOO!!! ... And I don't even remember taking any drugs... Must have been good stuff! __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

03-09-2008, 02:45 AM	#25
Frosty Under desk Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 64	Re: Dakota Digital Gauges Alright Capt! I'm going to put my Order in now. __________________ Frosty Smith 1979 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd diesel that now has a 1976 Firebird V8 engine and is a 4X4 with a 7inch lift. The real question is would I have still bought it if I had known all this...

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