Mreuther12 wrote:I have the digital version sitting in my parts that need to be installed. Interested in seeing how this progresses.
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Honestly, yes, I was thinking of using the exact mounting location as the factory. To far back recessed in the dash and it will be shrouded under the recess (see pic) and to far towards the driver the overall sight picture will be unpleasant and constantly fighting with the steering wheel etc. so yes, I was thinking of using the factory drop in recess as a guideline. Not to say I don’t appreciate your point and your bezel. Though I think it will work out great.SJTD wrote: ↑Fri Mar 12, 2021 2:48 pm This doesn't really answer you're question but this is what I'm doing with mine with the early dash. I hope you're not thinking of mounting that at the level of the original bezel. It'll be too close to the surface of the dash to look good and at a bad angle.
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Agreed, I see what you were saying now, that would be a horrible angle as you said. I like the original location as well. Sometimes the factory gets it right in some of these aspects. Lol...
Thank you! That’s a great idea!
Hey guys!Wagoneer7 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:41 pm I think this is a great idea. Dakota Digital makes great guages. I think it would be great to keep it as close to classic as possible and add to it - coolant temp, and volts. Keep the turn signals, add a rpm guage, put Digital readout like other Dakota Digital guages, mileage, trip, outside temp, North, East South West. Keep like the original but enhance so someone has to do a double take.
Hope it happens as I will buy one for sure!20220314_191855.jpg
I've been wanting to make something like that since I bought the digital gauges a few years back. It's just so bland looking as just a black screen. Was thinking about getting something milled to go over it that somewhat replicates the original and doesn't look out of place.Totalperfwaggy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 16, 2022 10:23 amHey guys!Wagoneer7 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:41 pm I think this is a great idea. Dakota Digital makes great guages. I think it would be great to keep it as close to classic as possible and add to it - coolant temp, and volts. Keep the turn signals, add a rpm guage, put Digital readout like other Dakota Digital guages, mileage, trip, outside temp, North, East South West. Keep like the original but enhance so someone has to do a double take. I'd be content just having the Digital readout with a face plate that's somewhat like the original just modified.
Hope it happens as I will buy one for sure!20220314_191855.jpg
All I’m waiting on is the bezel to be cut, then Dakota will fit it. We are in full blown “Go” mode on this thing. It seems like so many things are taking three to four times as long to get done….
Thanks guys!
I have this same bezel in my 1969. I would happily pay Dakota Digital prices to keep the aesthetic! Love this idea.Wagoneer7 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 6:41 pm I think this is a great idea. Dakota Digital makes great guages. I think it would be great to keep it as close to classic as possible and add to it - coolant temp, and volts. Keep the turn signals, add a rpm guage, put Digital readout like other Dakota Digital guages, mileage, trip, outside temp, North, East South West. Keep like the original but enhance so someone has to do a double take.
Hope it happens as I will buy one for sure!20220314_191855.jpg