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Title: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Captkaos on October 19, 2011, 01:48:29 pm
Here is the link to pre-order the  73-87 Analog Gauges (http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=VHX-73C-PU&Category_Code=7G).  They are listed for $775 (special pricing for store members)

These are the pictures of the new Analog gauges (Carbon Fiber and Blue Pictured - bezel NOT included) Red is the other option for font color along with Silver Alloy background. NOTE: they are PRE-ORDER only right now and it will take at minumum 4-5 weeks BEFORE they are completed and shipped.

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/Dakota/VHX-73C-PU.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/Dakota/VHX-73C-PU_dark.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/Dakota/VHX-73C-PU_modf.jpg)

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/Dakota/VHX-73C-PU_modr.jpg)

NOTE: To recieve special pricing on these you HAVE to have an account in the store.  If you don't see special pricing and you have created an account/login, EMAIL me.

These new systems along with the Digital systems allow you to purchase additional modules to display more information in the message center.  Optional models are: OBDII Interface, Pressure Module, Temperature Module, Voltage/ Current Module, EGT, Head Temperature Module, Air Temperature Module,  Clock Module, Compass w/ Outside Temperature Module and Quad Air Pressure Module


Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: bake74 on October 19, 2011, 06:24:49 pm
     Hey capt.  is there a close up shot of the whole cluster ?  Does it have a tach included.  ( us old guys can't see that well anymore )   :o
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: 1979C20 on October 19, 2011, 08:42:55 pm
Does it come.with everthing to control the gauges? How does it work with a cable speedo?
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Irish_Alley on October 19, 2011, 08:44:45 pm
by the looks of it they seem to have the layout of the digital ones tach on the right
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Captkaos on October 20, 2011, 04:57:56 pm
The kit comes with everything, the speedo is electric not cable.
Water, Fuel, Oil and Volts on the small ones, Speed and Tach for the larger ones.
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: bigchevyc30 on October 20, 2011, 05:21:01 pm
this is pretty cool i guess it replaces the circuit paper guages
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Irish_Alley on October 20, 2011, 06:20:44 pm
its mounted in its own cluster. almost as if someone gutted one of our gauges and inserted new gauges. you just have to put the bezel on and its just like oem except for the computer box with a bunch of wires running to it. i would imagine it is kind of similar to the digital setup http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,7638.0.html
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Captkaos on October 20, 2011, 07:09:04 pm
It is just like the digital version in how it replaces the factory cluster.  Just remove the factory one and put this in, wire it and your done.
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: bigchevyc30 on October 20, 2011, 09:01:29 pm
man now i really need to be saving my money my dually would look even better inside with these and i could actually see what the rpms of my motor are. this looks great capt keep it up with the great finds
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: 1979C20 on October 20, 2011, 09:16:13 pm
What I meant by my speedo question, is, what would I need to do to make it work with my truck, which has the cable speedo?
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Irish_Alley on October 20, 2011, 10:50:32 pm
no it has a electric sending unit you thread into your transmission where the speedo cable goes, then you have to either drive 1 mile or know a set speed and set it to that. That’s the main reason I got the digital ones is for my bigger tires
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: 1979C20 on October 21, 2011, 10:18:48 am
Oh, well thats cool. It comes with the all electric sending units?
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Irish_Alley on October 21, 2011, 10:39:57 am
if i can remember right it has an adapter to fit your trans. then it also has a pin like whats in the speedo cable. i had to cut it down to make it fit then i didnt cut it down enough and it separated the sending unit so i had to pop everything back in place and put silicone on the edges so no water could get in. that was the only problem i had with mine
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Captkaos on October 21, 2011, 11:43:11 am
It comes with everything.
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: bake74 on October 21, 2011, 01:33:05 pm
     These are pre-order units now, capt. are you planning on stocking these in the future, or will they always be pre-order ?  ( I want one, but wont be ready till next summer for gages)
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Captkaos on October 21, 2011, 02:25:27 pm
The are pre order becaues Dakota hasn't finished the burn-in (testing) on the first 10 sets to make sure there is no problems.  In 5 weeks they will be available as normal.  I typically don't keep these local (digitial versions) but they ship within 2 days or less.  On these, I may keeps some.
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: 1980c10 on October 21, 2011, 09:54:34 pm
yup. I need a set of these.
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Captkaos on October 21, 2011, 10:11:25 pm
Just to clear up any confusion, these kits are on Pre-Order and won't be any less than the current $20 under retail until the are no longer pre-order status.
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on October 21, 2011, 11:02:03 pm
We need a pic of the red and silver face when it's available.  That sounds like it would go better in my truck than the blue would.
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Captkaos on December 01, 2011, 09:23:59 am
I just pulled this out of the box.  The plastic is still on the glass.  But these are NICE!

(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/Dakota/Dakota_VHXA.jpg)
(http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/Dakota/Dakota_VHXB.jpg)
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: gto109 on December 01, 2011, 10:14:12 am
I like how they look.  I was thinking about the digital version later on down the road but I like these better.
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: 1MCP7.3/87GMC on December 01, 2011, 11:10:08 pm
Can you order them silver face with blue lighting?
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: bake74 on December 02, 2011, 07:06:06 am
     I like these a lot better than the digital ones offered.  You still get the needle you can watch move. 
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on December 05, 2011, 11:17:14 am
I just wish the Tach and speedo Ranges weren't so high, that's what's stopping me from buying one.  how many squarebodies go 160MPH and turn 8000RPM?   
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: gto109 on December 05, 2011, 01:24:01 pm
I think this is on my early Christmas present to myself for next year
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: Captkaos on December 12, 2011, 06:10:55 pm
You can get either Blue or Red lighting and either Silver or Carbon faces...
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: VileZambonie on December 12, 2011, 06:28:16 pm
  how many squarebodies go 160MPH and turn 8000RPM?

Mine do  :D
Title: Re: 1973-1987(91) Analog Gauges
Post by: 1MCP7.3/87GMC on December 12, 2011, 10:26:02 pm
You can get either Blue or Red lighting and either Silver or Carbon faces...
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YAY!!!! Right after I get her running right this will be on the schedule of things to do