1951 - 52 Ford Truck VHX Instruments
from Dakota Digital
VHX-51F-PU
The new VHX Systems fit directly into the stock dash
of a 1951- 52 Ford Pickup without modification. Chromed,
machined-aluminum dash housings included.
This 6-gauge system includes chromed, machined-aluminum instrument
housings which attaches directly into the stock dash openings.
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!
VHX System Includes:
Analog Gauges
Speedometer - 0-120 MPH (optional metric version 0-195 kmh)
Tachometer - 0-8000 RPM
Oil Pressure - 0-80 psi
Water Temperature - 100-260ºF (optional metric version 40-120ºC)
Fuel Level - E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
Voltmeter - 9-17 VDC
Lighting - Back lit technology is popular with performance
instrumentation due to precise lighting allowing you see what
is truly important when you really need it at a quick glance. Each
number, tick mark, annunciator, needle, indicator and digital message
center is lit by a series of LEDs behind the gauge face.
Digital Message Center
Standard Displays:
Odometer (One time user settable, Million Mile)
Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0-9,999.9)
Clock (12 hour)
Performance Meters:
0-60 MPH Timer (0-100 kmh)
1/4 mile time
1/4 mile end speed (trap speed)
High speed recall
High RPM recall
Gauges:
Speedometer (0-255 MPH / KM/H)
Tachometer (0-9,990 RPM)
Oil Pressure (0-100 psi displayed in 1 psi increments)
Water Temperature (100-300ºF / 40-150ºC displayed in 1ºF/ºC increments)
Voltmeter (9-17 VDC)
Fuel Level (0-99% full)
Lighting:
Auto-contrasting LCD display for optimal view in the brightest of sunlight.
LED backlit at night to match/complete the look at night.
Built-In 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, sold separately)
4 x 4 (When vehicle is equipped)
Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)
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 Drive Speed Sensor/Generator - Replaces Ford and/ or GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness.
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.
Calibration
Pushbutton - Dakota Digital instruments are programmed and
operated by the push of a button. Simply mount the included
pushbuttons supplied with your gauges in a convenient and easily
accessible location. These buttons are used to calibrate your
speedometer, set the cylinder count and the fuel level gauge. Once
properly configured these same buttons are used to access the wealth of
information located in the Digital Message Centers.
More
info about this system and pics are available below. This listing is
for ONE VHX gauge system with your choice of style and backlighting
color. Please let us know your options when you make your purchase.
Metric system (KM/H and degrees Celsius) is available as a custom option (no additional cost) but may take 4-8 weeks to build.
VHX-51F-PU with SILVER ALLOY style and BLUE display:
VHX-51F-PU with SILVER ALLOY style and RED display:
VHX-51F-PU with SILVER ALLOY style and WHITE display:
VHX-51F-PU with BLACK ALLOY style and BLUE display:
At Night:
VHX-51F-PU with BLACK ALLOY style and RED display:
At Night:
VHX-51F-PU with BLACK ALLOY style and WHITE display:
At Night:
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