1973 -1979 Ford Truck VHX Gauge Instruments - Dakota Digital VHX-73F-PU

1973 -1979 Ford Truck VHX Gauge Instruments - Dakota Digital VHX-73F-PU

The new VHX Systems fit directly into the stock instrument bezel of a 1973-79 Ford Pickup Truck(F100, F150) without modification.

Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and highly visible LCD message centers are a few of the things that you can see which set the VHX Series apart from yesterday's traditional approach to instrumentation. A few of the features which you don't normally see are the micro-controlled precision stepper motors, solid state sensors for unparalleled accuracy, and user-customizable display feedback, all supported by an unrivaled limited lifetime warranty which has become the standard for Dakota Digital instrumentation systems . Completely engineered and manufactured at our facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry!

*Uses factory bezel.

• Displays included with this instrument system: Speedometer (0-255 MPH or KPH), Tachometer, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, Voltmeter, Fuel Level. 
• Also shown is: Odometer, Trip Odometer, Resettable Service Odometer and Hourmeter.
• Several performance calculations include: 0-60 MPH (0-100 KPH) timer, 1/4 mile timer, 1/4 mile speed display, High Speed recall and High RPM recall.
• Various Indicators can also be displayed such as: Turn Signals, High Beam, Check Engine, Parking Brake, Cruise Control, 4x4 (when equipped), Wait to Start (when equipped).
• Automatic Transmission gear indicator is also included which will display the full name (ie: Park, Overdrive, etc.) of the current gear. Utilizing the gear position indicator will require the use of a Dakota Digital GSS-2000 sending unit.
• Dakota Digital instruments systems also include a Demonstration Mode which will cycle the instrument readouts while the vehicle is standing still. This is especially popular while the vehicle is on display at a show, event or simply displaying the instrument system.
• Full Metric conversions will cycle between MPH or KPH with the press of a button. If full (Celsius & KPH) metric instrument systems are required, please specify upon ordering.
• Necessary sensors included for oil pressure (1/8” NPT), Water Temp (1/8" with bushings for 1/4", 3/8", 1/2” NPT as well 12mm and 16mm for GM LS applications) and speedometer pulse generator.
• Fuel level gauge can read either OEM sensor, or any aftermarket style currently available. A universal fuel level sender, SEN-06-1, can be purchased from Dakota Digital if necessary.
• Fully programmable speedometer for various tire sizes, rear-end gearing combinations, etc.
• Built-in dimmer will reduce the display intensity as headlights/ parking lights are activated.
• Fully adjustable warning points alert the user of potential vehicle problems.
• One-time user settable odometer.  This is available only within the first 100 miles of operation.  Once exceeded, the mileage can be reset by Dakota Digital at a charge of $20.

VHX systems contain the Following Sensors:

VHX Systems Contain the following Standard Displays and Indicators