Dakota Digital 1955 - 56 Chevy Car RTX Instruments - RTX-55C-X
This 21st century wonder has the look of a stock 1955-56 Chevy cluster but offers a full-color TFT message center, LED backlighting (user-adjustable colors) and a hidden tachometer. The casual observer will think this is vintage stuff, right down to the mesh pattern behind the speedometer needle – until you hit the key! Use a stock or reproduction bezel; available separately (bezel is NOT included). Add RLC-55C clock to finish off the passenger side (RLC-55C clock is available for purchase separately in our store, not included).
*Bezel is NOT included, shown for visual/presentation purposes only.
System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.
* Instrument system eliminates the stock automatic gear shift indicator immediately above steering column. To display gear position, you can purchase a GSS-3000 Gear Shift Sensor in our store (sold separately, not included).
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, or just leave the vintage-looking tumbler odometer on the screen for a totally stock appearance. 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. Please scroll through the listing below for a more in-depth look at the RTX series and lots more pics!
MTX-55C Metric system (KM/H and degrees Celsius) is available as a custom option for no additional cost, but may take approximately 12-24 weeks to build. Some systems may take a little longer due to COVID-19 and high demand affecting production.
Which extra items that are not included with this kit does Dakota Digital recommend that you consider?
Because Dakota Digital includes the required sensors for the Oil Pressure, Water Temperature and Speedometer with all its instrument systems, in many cases no additional parts will be required. However, you may wish to consider the following optional items, available for purchase separately in our store:
GSS-3000 - Universal Gear Position Sensor
All Instrument packages contain a gear shift indicator display allowing the transmission gear position (Park, Reverse, etc.) to be shown within the message center. The GSS-3000 accommodates automatic transmissions with 2- 4 forward gears and enjoys a simple and straightforward installation.
Although Dakota Digital instrument systems are programmable for both day and night intensity levels, the DIM-1 will allow rotary, or on-the-fly brightness adjustment added convenience.
Dakota Digital instrument systems are designed to utilize a stock or aftermarket fuel level sensor. If a universal or replacement sensor is desired, the SEN-06-1 is a great choice.
BIM-01-2 - OBD II/ Can Interface Module
The BIM-01-2 OBD-II (J1850/CAN) Interface connects directly to the ECM diagnostic port to extract engine and transmission data and supply it to the instrument system, making installation a breeze.
More info about this system and pics are available below.
The following pictures show examples of some of the user selectable backlighting color options. Bezel shown in any pic is NOT included, shown for illustrative purposes only:
Emerald Backlighting:
Fire and Ice Backlighting:
Ice and Fire backlighting:
Ice White backlighting:
Incandescent backlighting:
Blue Steel Backlighting:
Vivid Orchid backlighting:
White Hot backlighting:
Wild Aqua backlighting:
Wild Rose backlighting:
Yellow Flare backlighting:
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The following items are available for purchase separately in our store (not included with this listing):
CHC-55C - Replacement Chrome Bezels for 1955-56 Chevy Car (sold separately, please see listing for pricing):
RLC-55C-X - 1955-56 Chevy Car Clock for RLC Instruments (sold separately, please see listing for pricing):
