Description
Description
The Dakota Digital RTX-65F-PU-X is a direct-fit RTX Instrument System designed specifically for the 1965-66 Ford Custom Cab Pickup. The Custom Cab trim brought chrome accents, upgraded interior materials, and added convenience to the classic F-Series truck, and this gauge system carries that spirit forward with a design that retains the stock appearance while delivering modern electronic features.
Dakota Digital engineered the RTX series to replicate OEM layout, face styling, and indicators so closely that a casual glance may mistake it for original equipment. Once powered on, the full LED backlighting reveals a configurable, high-definition gauge cluster that goes far beyond what the factory offered.
Each system features CNC-machined housings with in-house designed electronics and a high-definition TFT message center that can be configured to display a wide range of vehicle information. A central control box simplifies installation and setup. Please note the bezel is not included and is used for visual/presentation purposes only; this system is designed to use the OEM bezel.
Key Features
- Analog gauges combined with digital bar graph gauges and a TFT message center
- Over 30 user-selectable color options for independently adjusting needle, sweep, and digital display colors
- 12 factory preset color themes, or fully custom color zone selection
- Full RGB LED backlighting with separate daytime and nighttime themes
- Daytime and nighttime brightness control through the RTX setup menu, toggled by the headlight switch
- Pushbutton rocker switch included for programming and operation, with button-press feedback via the TFT display or built-in buzzer
- Configurable through a free mobile app for Android and Apple devices with real-time gauge readouts
- Performance meters including 0-60 MPH timer, 1/4 and 1/8 mile time and trap speed, high speed recall, and high RPM recall
- Built-in indicators for turn signals, high beam, check engine, parking brake, cruise control, 4x4, wait to start, and two programmable auxiliary inputs
- Red LED sweep indicator on each analog gauge (except speedometer) for quick warning notice
Specifications
- Part Number: RTX-65F-PU-X
- Speedometer: 0-120 MPH
- Water Temperature Gauge: 100-260°F
- Fuel Level: E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
- Tachometer: 0-8,000 RPM
- Oil Pressure: 0-80 psi
- Voltmeter: 9-17 VDC
- Odometer: One-time user settable, million mile
- Dual (A/B) Trip Meter: 0-9,999.9
- Clock: 12 hour
- Estimated Range/Miles to Empty display
- 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, includes 10 ft harness; requires approximately 5" clearance between the cable drive output and any obstruction
- Bushings for 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" NPT, plus 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 thread applications
Kit Includes
- RTX instrument cluster with analog gauges, digital bar graphs, and TFT message center
- Central control box
- Two-sided pushbutton rocker switch
- Water temperature and oil pressure sensors with harnesses
- Cable driven speed sensor/generator with harness
- Assorted NPT and metric thread bushings
Notes
- Bezel is not included; system is designed to use the OEM bezel
- Gear Position indicator requires optional GSS-3000 sensor (sold separately)
- Part # 130011 (sold separately) allows relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is needed
- DIM-1 accessory available separately for on-the-fly rotary dimmer control
- Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced; unused indicators may be repurposed as needed
- Speedometer calibration is not required if GPS-50-2 is used
