Dakota Digital Gauges

[Fox80]

Does anyone have the Dakota Digital replacement cluster in a Cutlass? I was thinking of going this route, I like the look of them in other cars that I've seen/installed them in. Just wondering if anyone had picks of them in a Cutlass?

 

[1984 Big Block H/O]

I decided to go with the Dakota Digital gauges for my project. I have them in the dash. Still have the wiring to do once the motor is in the hole. I will keep you posted if you're still interested.

 

[Fox80]

Yes I am still very interested, I really like the looks of them, I would also source a digital clock, and radio to complete the look. I'm just curious as to how much of a pain the install is, I realize its not plug and play but would love to hear what all you ended up having to do

 

[1984 Big Block H/O]

I will make sure to take some detailed photos for you. As far as installation of the actual unit, it went as easy as the stock one. Nice thing, you don't have to mess with the speedo cable at all. It has a small ribbon that you have to fish around the column, and a microprocessor that mounts under the dash. Just waiting to get the motor in the hole to get it all wired. Is going to be a winter project now. I will keep you posted

 

[Fox80]

I will make sure to take some detailed photos for you. As far as installation of the actual unit, it went as easy as the stock one. Nice thing, you don't have to mess with the speedo cable at all. It has a small ribbon that you have to fish around the column, and a microprocessor that mounts under the dash. Just waiting to get the motor in the hole to get it all wired. Is going to be a winter project now. I will keep you posted

That would be great, I would like to do mine over winter when I repaint all the vinyl, I did a lot of reading up on the Cutlass unit, so I have an idea of what it requires, just wanted to hear first hand about an install. The only Dakota unit I've ever delt with was couple years ago when I still worked in the shop, thanks for the updates, good luck