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product_id: 45206305
title: "Dakota Digital 73 - 87 Chevy GMC Pickup Truck VHX Analog Dash Gauges Black Alloy Blue VHX-73C-PU-K-B"
brand: "restoration performance"
price: "R32364"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 2
category: "Restoration Performance"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/45206305-dakota-digital-73-87-chevy-gmc-pickup-truck-vhx-analog
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Blue backlit analog gauges 0-60 MPH Timer included Multi-sensor compatibility (NPT & GM/LS sizes) Dakota Digital 73 - 87 Chevy GMC Pickup Truck VHX Analog Dash Gauges Black Alloy Blue VHX-73C-PU-K-B

**Brand:** restoration performance
**Price:** R32364
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Classic Chevy vibes, future-proof precision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dakota Digital 73 - 87 Chevy GMC Pickup Truck VHX Analog Dash Gauges Black Alloy Blue VHX-73C-PU-K-B by restoration performance
- **How much does it cost?** R32364 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/45206305-dakota-digital-73-87-chevy-gmc-pickup-truck-vhx-analog)

## Best For

- restoration performance enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted restoration performance brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-in-One Info Hub:** Speedometer, tach, oil pressure, water temp, voltmeter, fuel level plus digital odometer and timers.
- • **Lifetime Confidence:** Backed by Dakota Digital’s industry-leading limited lifetime warranty for peace of mind.
- • **Next-Gen Analog Tech:** Fully lit needles and vibrant blue backlighting keep your dash modern and legible day or night.
- • **Precision Meets Classic:** Micro-controlled stepper motors deliver ultra-accurate readings for your vintage Chevy.
- • **Seamless OEM Integration:** Fits 1973-87 Chevy pickups using original or reproduction bezels for a flawless factory look.

## Overview

The Dakota Digital VHX-73C-PU-K-B is a cutting-edge analog gauge cluster designed specifically for 1973-87 Chevy and GMC pickups and SUVs. Featuring blue backlit faces, micro-controlled stepper motors, and a comprehensive digital message center, it modernizes your classic dash with precision sensors for oil pressure, water temperature, and speed. Compatible with OEM bezels and supported by a limited lifetime warranty, this cluster blends vintage style with advanced technology to elevate your truck’s cockpit experience.

## Description

The 'square body' GM pickups have enjoyed a boom in popularity recently, and VHX-73C-PU is the perfect finishing touch for many of these builds. Easily installed using an original dash bezel (not included) while providing up-to-date information with world-class technology, the system allows use of OEM gear indicator and turn signal locations. 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! *Bezel shown in any pics is NOT included, shown for visual/presentation purposes. System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.

Review: Modernized old school - Easy to install. Only had one hiccup with the temp sensor bushing extending out to far and the pigtail was nearly touching my headers. Jim at Dakota Digital tech support was a huge help and gave me more information that was helpful. I’m glad I invested it in a DD cluster. You won’t be let down. Looks awesome too.
Review: Good - excellent services and very satisfied

## Features

- Included Displays: Speedometer, Tachometer, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, Voltmeter, Fuel Level.
- Also shown in digital message center: Odometer, Trip Odometer, Resettable Service Odometer, Clock, Hour Meter, 0-60 MPH Timer...
- Various Indicators can be displayed: Turn Signals, High Beam, Check Engine, Parking Brake, Cruise Control…
- Necessary sensors included for oil pressure (1/8” NPT), Water Temp (1/8" with bushings for 1/4", 3/8", 1/2” NPT as well 12mm and 16mm for GM & LS applications) and speedometer pulse generator.
- VHX-73C-PU-K-B (black alloy style/blue backlighting) - Compatible with 1973-87 Chevy pickups and SUVs through 1991. Bezel is NOT included, shown for visual/presentation purposes. System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01LXBA3HN |
| Actuator Type | Rotary |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,141,964 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #799 in Automotive Gauge Sets |
| Brand | Restoration Performance |
| Circuit Type | 5-way |
| Color | Blue |
| Compatible Devices | 1973-1987 Chevy Pickups and SUVs (through 1991) |
| Connectivity Protocol | X-10 |
| Connector Type | Npt, 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 12mm, 16mm |
| Contact Material | Metal |
| Contact Type | Normally Open |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Limited |
| Customer Reviews | 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (13) |
| Date First Available | September 24, 2016 |
| International Protection Rating | IP00 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.87 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 24 x 14 x 6 inches |
| Item model number | VHX-73C-PU-K-B |
| Manufacturer | Dakota Digital |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VHX-73C-PU-K-B |
| Mounting Type | Panel Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Positions | 12 |
| Operating Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Product Dimensions | 24 x 14 x 6 inches |
| Terminal | Screw |
| UPC | 670219117969 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Vehicle Service Type | 1973-87 Chevy Pickup |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Restoration Performance
- **Circuit Type:** 5-way
- **Connector Type:** Npt, 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 12mm, 16mm
- **Contact Type:** Normally Open
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 24 x 14 x 6 inches
- **Material:** Metal
- **Operating Voltage:** 12 Volts
- **Operation Mode:** manual
- **Switch Type:** Rotary
- **Terminal:** Screw

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What all do I need to buy to install or does it come as a kit?**
A: This is a full kit.  Please let us know if we can help you with any other questions or get one going for you.  ~Gauge Store~ 

Comes with 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.
   (Tremec and Ford style adaptors 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.
Calibration

Pushbutton
·Dakota Digital instruments are programmed and operated by the push of a button. Simply mount the included push buttons 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.

**Q: Is this plug and play?**
A: Hi! No, it needs to be wired in. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Best regards, Niki, Phoenix Tuning

**Q: do you have in metric?**
A: hi
sorry only standard us measurements on amazon
thanks
tim

**Q: Does this fit a 1989 Chevy single cab?**
A: Yes, it will fit the single cab or quad cab.

Thank you,
Ginger Babb
Gauge Store
317-856-1810

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modernized old school
*by A***R on April 2, 2025*

Easy to install. Only had one hiccup with the temp sensor bushing extending out to far and the pigtail was nearly touching my headers. Jim at Dakota Digital tech support was a huge help and gave me more information that was helpful. I’m glad I invested it in a DD cluster. You won’t be let down. Looks awesome too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by I***A on June 11, 2025*

excellent services and very satisfied

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-22*