Digital Dash
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Digital Dash
Has any one of you done this?
DAKOTA DIGITAL DASH 73-79 FORD PICKUP TRUCK VFD3-73F-PU - eBay (item 250774120291 end time Feb-22-11 03:53:40 PST)
If the short cut doesnt work I appologize. It's a digital dash for the 73-79 Ford Truck on Ebay. Pricey at $579.00, but kinda cool...I think.
DAKOTA DIGITAL DASH 73-79 FORD PICKUP TRUCK VFD3-73F-PU - eBay (item 250774120291 end time Feb-22-11 03:53:40 PST)
If the short cut doesnt work I appologize. It's a digital dash for the 73-79 Ford Truck on Ebay. Pricey at $579.00, but kinda cool...I think.
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I got it, I like it, its BA, everyone comments on it, easy to read, reliable.
I don't like living in the past when it comes to technology. Its bad enough we live in an ancient time where we still have to open doors manually and don't have effective planetary defense.
I don't like living in the past when it comes to technology. Its bad enough we live in an ancient time where we still have to open doors manually and don't have effective planetary defense.
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ive seen them. like em a lot! i may install them myself in my truck one day. Ive never been a digital gauge fan, but it just looks right in this circumstance.
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I have considered something similar, only using an existing set up from a Ford Probe with the sensors/pickups from the same vehicle. Just as something to play with, a lot less expensive and even more modern. I was going to try this with our 91 Ranger PUT. I'm ptretty sure that it would work and look really neat. Probably about $50.00 from the U-Pull-It yard.
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Did it on my Bronco. I like the updated look and the more accurate technology over the factory setup. Put larger tires on, no problem just calibrate the speedo. When I bought mine I passed on the ebay seller and went straight to Dakota. If there were any warranty issues it would be much easier to take care of.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...a-digital.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...a-digital.html
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From: Graham, Wa.
I did it. After pricing up all the analog gauges and trying to figure out where to put them, this was about the same price and maintained the "concept" of the dash. Very easy to see everything.
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I'm with you on that. I'm not against newer, more accurate gauges or anything like that. I'm just not a fan of digital gauges, period. My truck isn't an 84 Corvette. lol. Even most high end vehicles don't have digital gauges so we must not be alone on this, but it is just personal preference.
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A question for Ranger429 - what drives the speedo? Cable or an add-on electric sensor? My speedo drive gear is shot and NLA. I'm considering other options, one being doing nothing (due to the high price) :~)
Thanks,
Paul
Thanks,
Paul
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From: Graham, Wa.
Mine was electronic.
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