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Dakota Digital VHX-53C-K-W 1953-54 Chevy Car VHX Instruments

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Dakota Digital VHX-53C-K-W 1953-54 Chevy Car VHX Instruments

Name: Dakota Digital VHX-53C-K-W 1953-54 Chevy Car VHX Instruments
Brand: Dakota Digital
SKU: 365VHX53CKW
Price: 945.25 USD
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Product Summary

Analog Gauge Series, Electric Gauge Style, Black, White

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #	VHX-53C-K-W
Gauge Series	Analog
Gauge Style	Electric
Gauge Set Design	Dash Cluster
Gauge Face Color	Black

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Installation Details

Gauge Sets Installation Instructions (365VHX53CKW)

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Calibration and Use

Pushbutton Control

Dakota Digital instrument systems are programmed and operated by the push of a button. A two-sided rocker switch is included with each package; mount this switch in an easily accessible location when in the driving position. The rocker switch provides 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. Once configured, this same switch is used to access the wealth of information located in the digital message centers.

Calibration

All calibration settings are handled through the included pushbutton switch 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.

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Dakota Digital VHX-53C-K-W Details

This all-new instrument system fits directly into a stock or reproduction gauge bezel of a 1953- 54 Chevy car. Due to the unique dash arrangement in this car, steel within the stock dash will need to be trimmed to allow for a larger instrument cluster.

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 their facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry!

Black face
White display
Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes
System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel

Features

Lighting Technology

Colors

Over 30 user-selectable color options allow you to independently change the needle color, sweep color and digital TFT display color.

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.

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.

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.

Included Sensors

Water Temperature

1/8" NPT, ground isolated sensor with a 10 ft harness.

Oil Pressure

1/8" NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness.

Cable Driven Speed Sensor/Generator

Replaces GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness. Sensor requires approximately 5" clearance extending between the cable drive output and any obstruction.

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.

Application

Analog Gauges

Speedometer

0 -120 MPH

Tachometer

0- 8,000 RPM

Oil Pressure

0- 80 psi

Water Temperature

100- 260ºF

Fuel Level

E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F

Voltmeter

9- 17 VDC

Digital Message Centers

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

Performance Meters

0- 60 MPH Timer (0- 100 kmh)
1/4 and 1/8 mile time
1/4 and 1/8 end speed (trap speed)
High-speed recall
High RPM recall

Built-in Indicators

Indicators

Turn Signals (Left/ Right)
High Beam
Check Engine
Parking Brake
Cruise Control (On/On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped)
Gear Position (Optional GSS-2000 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.
- If additional indicators are desired within the new instrument system, consider repurposing any unused indicators to suit your application.

Charts

Wiring and Setup Manual

Quick Start Manual

Mounting Manual

Guides & Documents

Gauge Sets Installation Instructions (365VHX53CKW)

CA WARNING:

Can expose you to lead, a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Dakota Digital VHX-53C-K-W Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #	VHX-53C-K-W
Brand	Dakota Digital
Gauge Series	Analog
Gauge Style	Electric
Gauge Set Design	Dash Cluster
Gauge Face Color	Black

GENERAL
Sold in Quantity	Each
Notes	Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced
GTIN Code	670219112087
Number of Gauge Housings	1
Lighted	Yes
Lighting Type	LCD/LED
Light Color	White
Needle Color	Red
Mount Type	Direct / Adapter
Speedometer Included	Yes
Tachometer Included	Yes
Oil Pressure Gauge Included	Yes
Oil Temperature Gauge Included	No
Water Pressure Gauge Included	No
Water Temperature Gauge Included	Yes
Fuel Pressure Gauge Included	No
Fuel Level Gauge Included	Yes
Vacuum Gauge Included	No
Volt Gauge Included	Yes
Ammeter Gauge Included	No
Boost/Pyrometer Gauge Included	No
Exhaust Pressure Gauge Included	No
Odometer Gauge Included	Yes
Sending Unit	Includes Water Temperature Sender, Oil Pressure Sender, Speed Sender, and Control Box
Included Adapter/Fitting	Adapter bushings from 1/4" to 3/8" and 1/2" NPT, 12mm and 16mm x 1.71
Includes Tubing	No
Includes Mounting Bracket(s)	Yes
Hardware Included	Yes
Clock Included	Yes
Fuel Sender Included	No
Speed Sender Included	Yes
Oil Pressure Sender Included	Yes
Turn Signals Included	Yes
Includes Wire Harness	Yes
Bezel Included	No

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Fitment

1953-1954 Chevy Bel Air

1953-1954 Chevy One-Fifty Series

1953-1954 Chevy Two-Ten Series