Instruments / Gauge Sets Like Dakota Digital - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jake Spoon · 12-13-2018, 02:28 AM

I've got a '67 restomod that has the original instruments. I would like to put one of the newer gauge sets in it that looks close to oem but modern technology. Something like Dakota Digital or Classic Instruments. Anyone here using these? Which brand is best?

muley · 12-13-2018, 08:22 AM

https://www.dolphingauges.com/

hugger6933 · 12-13-2018, 08:45 AM

There is a cluster on the E-Bay that is like $300. It has a lot of functions and if you are going LS is is the best way to go IMO you can get them in green blue white silver and red [background] I have a customer that used them in a 67 and they are awesome. Good Luck .Jim

**TBONE1964** · 12-15-2018, 06:07 PM

In my opinion and from some experience working on these clusters, I think Classic Instruments makes a pretty nice set up. Wire colors match factory. Very easy instructions and options. Needs only speedometer and tach calibration after install. The truck has to be driveable to calibrate the speedometer but tach cal is stationary.

You do get what you pay for here and customer support goes with that. Myself, I would stay away from the $300.00 eBay deals.

I would also do reviews before making a purchase. I see mixed reviews on Dolphin products.

darrellyates · 12-15-2018, 06:51 PM

Everyone has an opinion.

I like the look of the new Dakota Digital set up with the needles....

You can kind of see them here.. I would take a new picture, but it's up on the lift and I'm actually to lazy to go out and move everything to lower it. Plus, I've been painting on pieces of the Camaro today, so everything is a mess.

I will say this, the Dakota Digital system is very reliable once you get it all set up. And, it's complete. It comes with everything I needed to install the gauges.

Again, everybody has an opinion. I like the Dakota Digital setup I have, obviously, or I would have used a different set.

Best of luck, and hope you new year is wonderful!!

12-13-2018, 02:28 AM	#1
Jake Spoon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 78	Instruments / Gauge Sets Like Dakota Digital I've got a '67 restomod that has the original instruments. I would like to put one of the newer gauge sets in it that looks close to oem but modern technology. Something like Dakota Digital or Classic Instruments. Anyone here using these? Which brand is best? Attached Images

12-13-2018, 08:22 AM	#2
muley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Homedale, Idaho Posts: 160	Re: Instruments / Gauge Sets Like Dakota Digital https://www.dolphingauges.com/ __________________ Grandpa 1953 M38A1 Jeep 1989 GMC K2500 1958 Alaskan Camper all original WORK : A necessary evil that finances what I really like to do.

12-13-2018, 08:45 AM	#3
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Instruments / Gauge Sets Like Dakota Digital There is a cluster on the E-Bay that is like $300. It has a lot of functions and if you are going LS is is the best way to go IMO you can get them in green blue white silver and red [background] I have a customer that used them in a 67 and they are awesome. Good Luck .Jim

12-15-2018, 06:07 PM	#4
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Instruments / Gauge Sets Like Dakota Digital In my opinion and from some experience working on these clusters, I think Classic Instruments makes a pretty nice set up. Wire colors match factory. Very easy instructions and options. Needs only speedometer and tach calibration after install. The truck has to be driveable to calibrate the speedometer but tach cal is stationary. You do get what you pay for here and customer support goes with that. Myself, I would stay away from the $300.00 eBay deals. I would also do reviews before making a purchase. I see mixed reviews on Dolphin products. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

12-15-2018, 06:51 PM	#5
darrellyates Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gallatin TN Posts: 376	Re: Instruments / Gauge Sets Like Dakota Digital Everyone has an opinion. I like the look of the new Dakota Digital set up with the needles.... You can kind of see them here.. I would take a new picture, but it's up on the lift and I'm actually to lazy to go out and move everything to lower it. Plus, I've been painting on pieces of the Camaro today, so everything is a mess. I will say this, the Dakota Digital system is very reliable once you get it all set up. And, it's complete. It comes with everything I needed to install the gauges. Again, everybody has an opinion. I like the Dakota Digital setup I have, obviously, or I would have used a different set. Best of luck, and hope you new year is wonderful!! Attached Images

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