RTX Instrument Gauge System | Ford Pickup (1956)
That sweeping speedometer. Kept. Everything behind it; replaced. The 1956 F100 dash always forced a choice - live with tired original instrumentation or start drilling holes for round gauges that never looked like they belonged. This system ends that. The arch shaped speedometer stays; the layout; face styling and indicators follow the OEM design closely enough that a casual glance reads as original equipment. Then you hit the switch. LED backlighting comes up in your color scheme and a full color TFT message center opens the door to auxiliary readings the factory never offered. CNC machined housings; electronics designed and built in house; a central control box that makes the wiring sane. Use your original bezel - this kit does not include one.
Install Level: Intermediate - bolt-in cluster with a central control box; sender and harness work required
Bezel is NOT included. The system uses the OEM bezel; images showing a bezel are for presentation only.
CNC machined housings with in house electronics.
LED backlighting with a selectable color scheme.
Fits the 1956 Ford F100 dash and its arch shaped speedometer opening.
With a unique, arch-shaped speedometer, the ’56 F100 dash historically went two ways: keep the original instrumentation, or fill the dash and start drilling holes for antiquated round gauges. Now, you can have that timeless look of the large, sweeping speedometer while also having the latest in instrumentation technology. A full-color TFT message center keeps you in the know, as well as opens up the possibility for additional auxiliary readings, ensuring this bolt-in kit is the last gauge you install in your Effie!
The RTX series is the latest from Dakota Digital, focused on retaining that stock look without sacrificing the late-model features you love. Every effort 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 will be removed.
Starting from scratch, CNC machined housings are filled with electronics designed and built in-house, 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. Click the tabs below for a more in-depth look at the RTX series!
Note: Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes.
System uses OEM bezel(Bezel shown for representation purposes only).
Vendor: Dakota Digital
Series: RTX
Speedometer: arch shaped; follows the original 1956 F100 layout
Message center: full color TFT with configurable auxiliary readings
Housings: CNC machined
Electronics: designed and built in house
Backlighting: LED with a selectable color scheme
Control: central control box
Bezel: not included; uses the OEM bezel
Included: mounting hardware
Listed price 1765.00 USD
Variant count: 10
No published cluster dimensions or sender list on this record
Uses the OEM bezel; a bezel is not included with this kit.
Tagged into the Ford 1953-56 generation bucket. Within that bucket the 1953-55 dash is a different opening and uses part number RTX-53F-PU-X which does include a bezel.
