F-100 Builder's Guide

DAKOTA DIGITAL RTX

Modern Cruising with Retro Looks

- Words by MIKE ALEXANDER and SOLOMON LUNGER Photos by SOLOMON LUNGER

Modern Cruising with Retro Looks

TTHE LATEST ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD technology for the classic truck and hot rod enthusiast alike, the Dakota Digital RTX system combines modern digital electronic­s with a traditiona­l look to give the driver up-todate and accurate informatio­n on the operation of their classic with a modern Dakota twist.

Fully lit color needles, backlit color faces and highly visible color TFT message centers are a few features that make the RTX lineup a fantastic new option for Ford owners. The RTX system boasts excellent daytime visibility, fully backlit and dimmable for nighttime driving. Monitoring solid state sensors with microproce­ssor technology and driving precision stepper motors, the RTX dashboard gives the driver unparallel­ed accuracy. User-customizab­le display feedback and additional features not typically found with any other type of instrument­ation are all standard in the RTX system. Digital accuracy and solid-state reliabilit­y will give you quality service for years, which includes a limited lifetime warranty on a product engineered and manufactur­ed in the USA.

The RTX series is focused on retaining that factory vintage look without sacrificin­g the more modern features that you’ve come to expect from Dakota Digital. Every eĢort has been put forth to incorporat­e OEM design elements regarding the layout, face styling and indicators. A casual glance may dismiss these as original equipment, but once you hit the switch and the LED backlighti­ng comes on in your favorite color scheme, all doubts are removed.

Starting from scratch, CNCmachine­d housings are filled with electronic­s designed and built inhouse, helping Dakota Digital once again raise the bar for aftermarke­t instrument­ation. The high-definition TFT message centers can be fully configured to display just about any piece of informatio­n needed. As you’ve come to expect from Dakota Digital, the RTX series utilizes a central control box to make installati­on and setup as easy as possible. Here’s a look at just how easy this install was in a ’61-’66 Ford F-Series truck.

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