Dakota Digital Rallye gauges

[mrob]

Just want to let everyone know that Dakota Digital now has VHX series gauges available. No, I'm not a dealer or reseller. I'm only mentioning this as an option for either converting a standard dash to a Rallye dash or upgrading a Rallye dash to modern electronics.

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=1027/category_id=679/mode=prod/prd1027.htm

I've installed the VHX gauges in my Coronet and they look great. Plus I no longer have to worry about the IVR and 40 year old components. I can also recalibrate the speedo without having to mess around with different speedo gears. To me, it's a win-win and I'm glad that these gauges are now available for E-bodies.

[grimmey71]

Those look nice and a good option

[crash340]

So, without spending hours searching, would that be a drop in unit for a non rallye 73 Cuda??? more or less, or would I have to do some serious mods

[Cudaragtop]

For 70-71 you would be left with a couple of unused holes where the clock set and odometer trip reset knobs would be.
nice looking set of gauges though

[Pat O']

Nice! Thanx for posting that.  I've been thinking about how to get a nice set of back lit gauges without butchering the existing gauge housing.

[crash340]

So it looks like you need the original facia to suite the rallye gauges, is that all? Or do you need the aloy gauge frame as well?
Let's say I start out with a dashboard pad and frame, no gauge, frame, bezel at all etc, I do have the left hand section that has the light switches, wiper switch etc from a non rallye 73 Cuda, if I buy one of the Dakota Dig systems, what else do in need?

[Pat O']

Looking at my dash last night - it would appear that the new cluster bolts in as a direct replacement for the original alloy rallye gauge frame. You would need a 72 or newer bezel plate and fascia along with your existing switch block and face plate and fascia.

The wiring / connection / configuration / calibration procedure may make for a few hours of cheek scratching though. The instructiona appeared to be a bit generic. 

[GreenFish]

I saw these for chargers last month and was hoping an E-body kit was on the way. Great option to keep a "stock appearance" without hacking the dash up