Here’s the answer for your 1961-66 Ford pickup; an all-in-one analog instrument system with a large TFT message center, designed to fit your stock dash. This systems uses your existing bezel, and does not fit Custom Cab models, but man it looks good! Choose from black or silver face styling, and feel free to connect to just about any drivetrain combination.
Available with your choice of black or silver alloy gauge-face styling, each HDX system allows the user to select independent illumination colours for the gauge readings and needles, as well as the message centers. Calibration and personal settings are manipulated with the built-in, capacitive-touch buttons, or the available Bluetooth app for Apple and Android devices. Each needle hub is black nickel plated spun-aluminum to match the buttons. All HDX instrument systems feature dead-faced indicators (turn signals, high beam, check engine, cruise control, parking brake, plus two user-definable), and a red, settable warning light for each gauge. With our central control box, installation is greatly simplified with vehicle-harness sourced signals and supplied, solid state sending units connecting cleanly to their respective terminal. Click the tabs below for a more in-depth look at the HDX series!
*Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes.
System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.
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| Speedometer |
| ·0 -160 MPH (optional metric version 0- 260 kmh) |
| ·Split scale provides resolution of a 120MPH speedometer, with a top end range of 160MPH. |
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| Tachometer |
| ·0- 8,000 RPM |
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| Oil Pressure |
| ·0- 80 psi |
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| Water Temperature |
| ·100- 260ºF (optional metric version 40- 120ºC) |
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| Fuel Level |
| ·E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F |
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| Voltmeter |
| ·9- 17 VDC |
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| Clock |
| ·12 Hr Analog Clock Movement |
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| Digital Message Centers |
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| Standard Displays |
| ·Odometer (One time user settable, Million Mile) |
| ·Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0- 9,999.9) |
| ·Clock (12 hour) |
| ·Estimated Range/ Miles to Empty |
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| Performance Meters |
| ·0- 60 MPH Timer (0- 100 kmh) |
| ·1/4 and 1/8 mile time |
| ·1/4 and 1/8 mile end speed (trap speed) |
| ·High speed recall |
| ·High RPM recall |
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| Built-in Indicators |
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| Indicators |
| ·Turn Signals (Left/ Right) |
| ·High Beam |
| ·Check Engine |
| ·Parking Brake |
| ·Cruise Control (On/ On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped) |
| ·Gear Position (Optional GSS-3000 sensor required) |
| ·4 x 4 (When vehicle is equipped) |
| ·Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped) |
| ·Two Auxiliary input indicators with user-programmable labels |
| ·Each analog gauge sweep contains a red LED indicator for quick notice of a warning condition (except speedometer) |
**Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced.
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| Colors |
| ·Over 30 user-selectable colour options allow you to independently change the needle colour, sweep color and digital TFT display color. |
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| Brightness |
| ·Both daytime and nighttime brightness can be easily controlled through the HDX setup menu, allowing you to choose your preferred lighting intensity level, toggled by the activation of the headlight switch. If on-the-fly rotary type control is desired, the DIM-1 is a common accessory to add this functionality. |
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| Themes |
| ·With 12 factory preset color themes, you can quickly create a beautiful looking system. Or, for the ultimate in customization, choose all of the color zones yourself. |
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| Technology |
| ·Full LED backlighting provides a strikingly visual gauge package, with sharp contrast for ease of viewing both night and day. Full RBG backlighting allows you to create the specific color you want, with a unique daytime and nighttime theme if desired. Whether your goal is an OE look or something truly bold, the HDX Series lets you make that choice. |
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| Included Sensors |
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| Water Temperature |
| ·1/8″ NPT, ground isolated sensor with a 10 ft harness. |
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| Oil Pressure |
| ·1/8″ NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness. |
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| Cable Driven Speed Sensor/ Generator |
| ·Replaces Ford and/ or GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness. Sensor requires approximately 5″ clearance extending between the cable drive output and any obstruction. Part # 130011 (sold separately) allows for relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is required. |
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| Bushings |
| ·Each kit comes with 1/8″ to 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ NPT bushings along with bushings for 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threads. |
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| Calibration and Use |
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| Control Box Dimensions |
| 5.5″ x 3.5″x 1″ |
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| Pushbutton Control |
| ·All HDX Series Instrument Systems include LED-lit onboard capacitive touch pushbuttons through the gauge face. These pushbuttons provide quick and consistent access to all functions, either in driving mode or while in the setup menu. Button-press feedback is available through the TFT Message Center, or through the included buzzer. Additionally, remote mounted switches can be wired into the HDX system if this proves more accessible based upon seating position. The HDX Series can also be completely configured through the Bluetooth app, suitable to Android and Apple devices. Using your existing tablet or smart phone, download the free app, sync your device to the HDX system, and enjoy quick and convenient menu navigation and real time gauge readouts for diagnostic use or a secondary display. |
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| Calibration |
| ·All calibration settings are handled through onboard capacitive touch switches or the remote Bluetooth app. While many calibration settings exist, the speedometer and fuel level are completed in most cases (unless GPS-50-2 is used, negating the need to calibrate the speedometer) through a few taps of the pushbuttons and a short test drive of the vehicle. |
Dakota Digital Direct-Fit instrument systems are fully engineered to fit the stock dash opening of the vehicle they were designed for.
If you are interested in using this instrument system in a vehicle in which it was not intended to fit, you may experience installation challenges as it relates to mounting and proper viewing angle.
Additionally, any modifications should be done to the vehicle’s dash or surrounding housings, rather than the HDX System, as to prevent damage and retain warranty coverage.
Approximate dimensions are as follows:
Required system opening: 3.90” x 10.50″
Required clock opening: 2.5″ x 3.56″
Depth will generally mimic the stock gauge cluster, this often falls in the 1.5”-2.5” range.
Which extras items that are not included with this kit does Dakota Digital recommend that you consider?
Because Dakota Digital includes the required sensors for the Oil Pressure, Water Temperature and Speedometer with all its RTX, HDX, VHX and VFD instrument systems, in many cases no additional parts will be required. However, you may wish to consider the following optional items.
| GSS-3000 – Universal Gear Position Sensor
All Instrument packages contain a gear shift indicator display allowing the transmission gear position (Park, Reverse, etc.) to be shown within the message center. The GSS-3000 accommodates automatic transmissions with 2- 4 forward gears and enjoys a simple and straightforward installation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Although Dakota Digital instrument systems are programmable for both day and night intensity levels, the DIM-1 will allow rotary, or on-the-fly brightness adjustment added convenience. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Dakota Digital instrument systems are designed to utilize a stock or aftermarket fuel level sensor. If a universal or replacement sensor is desired, the SEN-06-1 is a great choice. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION The BIM-01-2 OBD-II (J1850/CAN) Interface connects directly to the ECM diagnostic port to extract engine and transmission data and supply it to the VFD/ VHX/ HDX/ RTX instrument, making installation a breeze. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION The Dakota Digital BIM-17-2 makes it easy to add compass and outside air temperature information to your VFD/ VHX/HDX/ RTX instrument system. Readouts are visible in the instrument system’s message centers; sending units and mounting hardware included. |
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