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Manual # 650408B 

 

 

VHX-53C 

Dakota Digital VHX Instrument Installation 

For 1953-54 Chevy Car  

 
Your new VHX-53C kit includes: 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control Box 

 

(6) 10-24 x 3” Studs 

and Hex Nuts

 

CAT5 Cable 

 

Universal Sender 

Pack 

 

Installation Manuals

 

VHX Display 

1.   Remove the stock bezel, gauges, and the trim between the gauges from the dash. Also remove all 

the studs so you have a bare bezel. The only item to be reused is the original front bezel.

 

ABS Back plate 

 

(2) Mounting 

Brackets 

 

Switch Assembly 

 

Summary of Contents for VHX-53C

Page 1: ...ol Box 6 10 24 x 3 Studs and Hex Nuts CAT5 Cable Universal Sender Pack Installation Manuals VHX Display 1 Remove the stock bezel gauges and the trim between the gauges from the dash Also remove all the studs so you have a bare bezel The only item to be reused is the original front bezel ABS Back plate 2 Mounting Brackets Switch Assembly ...

Page 2: ... damage the end of the threads or twist them off 3 Place the VHX display in the original bezel using care to not scratch the lens 4 Lay masking tape across the entire gauge location to mark the cut line using the VHX gauge cluster as a template Use the studs to align the VHX unit be sure all six studs are in their respective holes in the dash ...

Page 3: ...ool of your choice and work slowly as to not overheat the metal and damage the paint in a visible area 6 Once the VHX display fits the new opening place the ABS Back Plate over the four center studs These will help hold the display to the bezel Then secure the VHX system to the dash with the two 2 provided mounting brackets on each end with the supplied 10 24 nuts Before final tightening double ch...

Page 4: ...re information go to www P65Warnings ca gov 8 Connect the CAT5 cable to the system and take care when routing this cable to the control box Refer to the main manual for wiring instructions to complete the VHX installation 7 Ensure the lens fits flush to the bezel and that the bezel itself fits snug against the dash there should be no gaps around the lens or where the bezel meets the dash ...

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