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    Offline mopar716

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    Instrument panel upgrade
    « on: April 20, 2016 - 08:57:40 PM »
    Im looking to upgrade my cluster gauges. My fuel and amp gauges are failing so I want to upgrade to modern gauges. Any ideas out there?
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    Offline jhaag

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #1 on: April 20, 2016 - 10:06:16 PM »
    do a search on here. subject has been beat to death.
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    Offline GreenFish

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #2 on: April 21, 2016 - 07:47:39 AM »
    The 2 5/8 gauges will fit in the small holes of the non ralley cluster with out any mods. Just take the originals out from behind the bezel. They sit flush with the bezel on the outside so they dont recess (Just fyi) The issue I've found with the speedo is how big it is. You will have to modify it somehow to fit a 4.5 inch or even a 5 inch gauge in that hole.
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    Offline ShelbyDogg

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #3 on: April 21, 2016 - 09:29:07 AM »
    from a Dakota Digital email that I just got this morning:
     
    We have released a new VHX application this week, fitting the 1970-74 Dodge Challenger and Plymouth ‘Cuda with the Rallye dash.
    This 6-gauge system includes a new, fully-machined rear gauge housing, attaching directly to the stock metal dash framework, then overlaid by the stock bezel.
    Our normal color schemes of Silver Alloy/Black Alloy face styles while Red, White or Blue backlight options exist.
     
    Limited pre-production quantities are currently on hand, with normal production quantities available mid-late July.
    The VHX-70D-CLG system sells for $995, including new sending units for oil pressure, water temperature and speed.
     
    Part numbers are as follows:
    VHX-70D-CLG-K-B                                                            1970-74 Dodge Challenger / Plymouth ‘Cuda Rallye VHX System, Black Alloy/Blue
    VHX-70D-CLG-K-R                                                            1970-74 Dodge Challenger / Plymouth ‘Cuda Rallye VHX System, Black Alloy/Red
    VHX-70D-CLG-K-W                                                          1970-74 Dodge Challenger / Plymouth ‘Cuda Rallye VHX System, Black Alloy/White
    VHX-70D-CLG-S-B                                                            1970-74 Dodge Challenger / Plymouth ‘Cuda Rallye VHX System, Silver Alloy/Blue
    VHX-70D-CLG-S-R                                                            1970-74 Dodge Challenger / Plymouth ‘Cuda Rallye VHX System, Silver Alloy/Red
    VHX-70D-CLG-S-W                                                          1970-74 Dodge Challenger / Plymouth ‘Cuda Rallye VHX System, Silver Alloy/White       

    Here is a direct link to the product page on our site:

     

    Thanks for your patience!
    Greg Karpe
    Dakota Digital, Inc.
    800.852.3228
    gkarpe@dakotadigital.com
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    Offline Fern

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #4 on: April 21, 2016 - 05:56:54 PM »
    The Dakota looks like a rallye only setup.
    Didn't see anything for standard gage
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #5 on: April 21, 2016 - 06:49:52 PM »
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    Offline mopar716

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #6 on: April 21, 2016 - 07:30:14 PM »
    I am going to try the autometer gauges. I have a other cluster bezel laying around. The 4_2-5/8 gauges & 5" speedmeter. I will post upgrades of my progress. Thanks for the info.
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    Offline mopar716

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #7 on: April 24, 2016 - 06:55:02 PM »
    Here is my reconstruction of my cluster bezel.
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    Offline mopar716

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #8 on: April 24, 2016 - 07:42:31 PM »
    I found that a bmw fuel pump gasket fits perfectly around the 5" speedometer. This prevents the speedometer from sitting back in the hole. It sits flush on the bezel. Its a tight fit but it works.
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #9 on: April 24, 2016 - 09:00:12 PM »
    I did this about 8-9 years ago.

    I'd like to change to an electronic speedo, I need to update the fuel gauge, and the tach is going in favor of just a shift light.



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    Offline GreenFish

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #10 on: April 26, 2016 - 07:43:55 AM »
    Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on April 24, 2016 - 09:00:12 PM
    I did this about 8-9 years ago.

    I'd like to change to an electronic speedo, I need to update the fuel gauge, and the tach is going in favor of just a shift light.






    is that a standard 5 inch gauge in the speedo hole? Does it just sit in there?
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #11 on: April 27, 2016 - 06:32:30 AM »
    Yes and it has a little metal tab holding it in there.


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    Offline Mopar Mitch

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #12 on: April 27, 2016 - 11:30:35 AM »
    Very nice install, etc.  My compliments to you!

    I have thoughts of re-doing the entire dash... SPEEDO, TACH, FUEL LEVEL, VOLTS, OIL PRESSURE, WATER TEMP, ENGINE OIL TEMP, TRANS TEMP (AUTOMATIC TRANS), AIR/FUEL METER (DUAL - LH, RH).... not immediate need, but would like this layout all in-dash.   Consideration of driver's side roof pillar mounts are an idea for some of the gauges.

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    Offline GreenFish

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #13 on: April 28, 2016 - 09:18:24 AM »
    Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on April 27, 2016 - 06:32:30 AM
    Yes and it has a little metal tab holding it in there.


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    Is that something you fabricated or did it come with the speedo?
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Instrument panel upgrade
    « Reply #14 on: April 28, 2016 - 06:52:31 PM »
    Quote from: GreenFish on April 28, 2016 - 09:18:24 AM
    Is that something you fabricated or did it come with the speedo?

    I may have a picture somewhere, I suppose you can call it fabricated, but it's remarkably simple little piece. I'll try to find a picture of it.
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