Description
Description
The Dakota Digital RTX-53F-PU-X Instrument System brings modern electronics to the 1953-55 Ford F100 pickup while retaining the original dashboard fit and classic gauge appearance. Each system includes a chrome plated billet aluminum bezel and a new lens, preserving the factory look of the original cluster while adding a full-color TFT message center and precision analog needle movements.
As part of Dakota Digital's RTX series, this instrument system was designed with OEM-style layout, face styling, and indicators in mind, so it looks right at home in a stock dashboard until the LED backlighting is switched on. CNC-machined housings are paired with in-house designed electronics, and a high-definition TFT message center can be configured to display a wide range of vehicle information.
Installation and setup are simplified through the use of a central control box, pushbutton control switch, and companion mobile app, giving users multiple ways to calibrate and customize their new gauge system.
Key Features
- Fits the original 1953-55 Ford F100 pickup dashboard
- Chrome plated billet aluminum bezel and new lens included
- Full-color TFT message center with precision analog needle movements
- Over 30 user-selectable colors for needle, sweep, and digital display
- 12 factory preset color themes or fully custom color zone selection
- Full LED/RGB backlighting with independent day and night themes
- Pushbutton rocker switch control with audible buzzer feedback
- Configurable via free mobile app for Android and Apple devices
- Built-in performance meters, including 0-60 MPH timer and 1/4 and 1/8 mile time and trap speed
Specifications
- Part Number: RTX-53F-PU-X
- Speedometer: 0-120 MPH
- Oil Pressure: 0-80 psi
- Water Temperature: 100-260°F
- Fuel Level: E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
- Voltmeter: 9-17 VDC
- Tachometer: 0-8,000 RPM (digital bar graph)
- Control Box Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5" x 1"
Included Sensors
- Water Temperature: 1/8" NPT ground isolated sensor with 10 ft harness
- Oil Pressure: 1/8" NPT solid state sensor with 10 ft harness
- Cable Driven Speed Sensor/Generator: replaces Ford and/or GM style speedometer cables, with 10 ft harness
- Bushings for 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" NPT, and 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threads
Notes
- Gear Position indicator requires optional GSS-3000 sensor (sold separately)
- Cable driven speed sensor requires approximately 5" clearance between the cable drive output and any obstruction; part number 130011 allows for relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is needed (sold separately)
- DIM-1 accessory available for on-the-fly rotary brightness control (sold separately)
- Not all OEM indicator lamp functions are replaced; unused indicators may be repurposed as needed
