Wondering between a Dakota Digital gauge or regular gauges.


Heres the Dakota Gauge ($755)
1973-79 Ford Pickup VHX System, Black Alloy Style Face, Red Display - Restoration Performance Center

Regular gauges such as
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/cal-220261403


If i use regular gauges I will have to order this
Look at this on eBay 1973,1974,1975,1976,1977,1978,1979 ford truck f150 f100 f250 dash gauge cluster | eBay


Any opinions?

 

I personally like the stealthy stock look. Custom changes that 'look' stock is what I like to see. But the Cal Custom setup would save some money.

 

But you would prefer the dakota first?

 

Yes I do like the look of the Dakota Digital gauges.
It looks like they have some other options that can be ordered also.
1978- 79 Ford Bronco VHX Instruments

 

I'll also say the look of the Dakota one is pretty nice. They are also very nice quality gauges. The price is a bit... steep, especially compared to the other gauges. However, I probably would get the dakota ones if it were my truck and I planned on keeping it. I do like 'stealthly' stock look mods that are an improvement as well.

 

My buddy (Ranger429) put these in his 79 bronco! Not sure if these are still available since it was several years ago BUT you can check it out here! I'm thinking of putting in a set of Dakota's in my 79 F350! I'm planning to go with the
Black Alloy Background/ Blue Lighting

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...uge-setup.html