1955-1959 Chevy Pickup GRFX Instrument

Current Build Time  - 5 to 6 Months

Upgrade your classic 1955-1959 Chevy Pickup with Dakota Digital's cutting-edge GRFX Instrument cluster. Experience unmatched style and functionality as you bring your vintage truck into the modern age. Our instrument cluster not only enhances the aesthetics of your vehicle but also provides precise and reliable performance data. Elevate your driving experience with Dakota Digital's 1955-1959 Chevy Pickup GRFX Instrument.

 *Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes.
System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.

The Grafix Series allows the user to customize nearly every aspect of the instrument system.  A variety of graphic themes can be selected, each element within can be further personalized with unique display colors and warning modes.  Furthermore, each gauge location can be configured with an Analog, Digital, or Bar-graph style of readout. Each display can show readings singly, grouped in pairs for twice the visible data, or completely reconfigured to show a different readout entirely!

New to the automotive aftermarket is the integration of a reverse backup video display, offering you visibility, safety and peace of mind while backing.  Using the largest onboard display within the Grafix system, the video footage is displayed right within the instrument cluster! Dakota Digital offers a range of backup cameras, available separately, with full-length wire harness and universal mounting for simplified installation.

Onboard GPS technology provides automatic speedometer calibration, no matter the tire size or gearing! A wired VSS source is used to provide an always-present and real-time speedometer input signal, utilizing the GPS information as a known speed reference, providing the user with no-touch calibration for the ultimate convenience! 

Built-in Bluetooth technology allows wireless access to the Dakota Digital App, available for download on your smartphone or tablet.  The app can be used for simple configuration, calibration, system customization or even vehicle troubleshooting with real-time gauge and sensor data.  USB access port provides field updates, allowing for future enhancements, new factory-released graphic theme imports and a variety of features yet to come. 

Integrated G-force meter provides a graphical display of the real-time gravity impact.  Whether carving the corners, launching or braking with authority, this display will show you effects of your driving prowess.

The primary user-control is made with a fully-backlit rotary encoder. Conveniently located in the face of the instrument system, this billet-aluminum control knob provides access to readout changes, resetting of various timers or settings.  Deeper yet, all calibration and display configuration can be done here as well, putting all system controls at the tip of your fingers!

Specifications:

Speedometer

• Simulated Needle Range p to 200 MPH/320 kmh
• Digital numeric range up to 255MPH / 410kmh

Tachometer:

• Simulated Needle Range up to 16,000 RPM
• Digital numeric range up to 16,000 RPM

Oil Pressure:

• Simulated Needle Range up to 150 psi
• Digital Numeric range up to 300 psi with optional 0-300 psi sensor (SEN-03-9)

Water Temperature:

• Simulated Needle Range up to 260*F/130*C
• Digital numeric range up to 300*F/130*C

Fuel Level:

• Simulated Needle Range can show E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full
• Digital numeric range 0-100%

Voltmeter:

• Simulated needle range up to 18 VDC
• Digital numeric range 0-18VDC

Clock:

• 12 HR Analog / Digital Clock Movement

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
• Hour meter

Performance Meters

• 0-60 MPH Timer (0-100 km/h)
• 1/4 and 1/8 mile time
• 1/4 and 1/8 mile end speed (trap speed)
• High speed recall
• High RPM recall
• G-Meter (GForce)

Built-In Indicators

Indicators

• Turn Signal (Left/Right)
• High Beam
• Check Engine
• Parking Brake
• Cruise Control (On / On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped)
• Gear Position (Optional GSS-3000 sensor required)
• 4x4 (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.

Lighting Technology

Colors

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

Internal Photo Sensor

• Automatically adjust gauge brightness based on ambient light.  Manual control can be accomplished on-the-fly with the optional DIM-1 dimming knob.
• Auto High Contrast mode for high sunlight situations to insure the best visibility at all times.
• Auto Night Mode adjusts brightness for low light or night driving.  Manual control when wired into headlight circuit dims gauges whenever the headlights are on.  (Optional)

Themes

• With 4 factory preset gauge themes Standard, Performance, Modern and Era and 12 custom color schemes, you can quickly create a beautiful looking system.  Or, for the ultimate in customization, choose all of the color zones yourself.

Technology

• Full RBG backlighting allows you to create the specific color you want, with a unique daytime and nighttime theme if desired.

Included Sensors

Water Temperature

• 1/8" NPT, Grounded isolted sensor with a 10ft 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 nay obstruction.  Part #130011 (sold separately) allows for relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is required.  (Tremec and Ford style adapters available on request.)

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.

Control Box Dimensions

• 5.5" x 3.5" x 1"

Calibration

Push Button Control

• Dakota Digital instrument systems are programmed and operated by the push of a button.  A two-sided rocker swich 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.

Mobile App

• GRFX instrument systems can also be completely configured through the available mobile app, suitable to Android and Apple devices.  Using your existing tablet or smart phone, download the free app, sync your device to the GRFX system, and enjoy quick and convenient menu navigation and real time gauge readouts for diagnostic use or a secondary display.

Calibration

• All calibration setting and handled through the included push button switch or the remote Bluetooth app.  While many calibration settings exist, the speedometer and fuel levels are completed in most cases (unless GPS-50-2 is used, negating the need to calibrate the speedometer) through a few taps of the push buttons and a short test drive of the vehicle.