Dakota Digital RTX-68C-VET Mounting Manual

Dakota Digital
Brand
Dakota Digital
Model
RTX-68C-VET
Type
Mounting Manual

Dakota Digital RTX-68C-VET is a comprehensive instrument system designed to enhance the driving experience of classic 1968-’77 Corvettes. With its advanced features and customizable options, this system offers a wealth of information and control at your fingertips. The RTX-68C-VET proudly showcases:

  • Interchangeable speedometer and tachometer for personalized layout preferences.
  • Effortless integration with the original front bezels and gauge mounting hardware.
  • Convenient buzzer for audio feedback, keeping you informed on critical alerts.
  • Adaptable mounting solutions, including an extended bracket for dashes with a driver’s right knee vent.

Dakota Digital RTX-68C-VET is a comprehensive instrument system designed to enhance the driving experience of classic 1968-’77 Corvettes. With its advanced features and customizable options, this system offers a wealth of information and control at your fingertips. The RTX-68C-VET proudly showcases:

  • Interchangeable speedometer and tachometer for personalized layout preferences.
  • Effortless integration with the original front bezels and gauge mounting hardware.
  • Convenient buzzer for audio feedback, keeping you informed on critical alerts.
  • Adaptable mounting solutions, including an extended bracket for dashes with a driver’s right knee vent.
Manual # 650733
RTX-68C-VET
Dakota Digital RTX Instrument Installation
For 1968-’77 Corvettes
Your new RTX-68C-VET kit includes:
Installation
Control Box
(2) Mounting Brackets
(2) Thumb Nuts
Universal Sender
Pack
Installation Manuals
RTX Displays
1. Remove the stock gauge clusters from the dash and save all hardware for reassembly.
(3) Block-Off Lenses
Clock Harness
Washer
Interconnect
Harness
Y Harness
(2) Main Harnesses
Buzzer
Switch
Assembly
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2. Remove the stock gauges, separator plate, and lenses from the bezels. For the main cluster,
reattach the lens spacer to the bezel after removing the lens as shown. The only items to be
reused are the original front bezels and gauge mounting hardware.
3A. The speedometer and tachometer are interchangeable side to side. Choose the orientation you
prefer, then place the speed and tach on the main lens spacers and secure the gauges with the
six (6) stock mounting screws. Use two (2) stock mounting screws to attach the ABS plastic
brackets to the bezel and thumb screws to secure the brackets to the RTX gauges.
3B. Dashes with the vent by the driver’s right knee
will use the extended ABS bracket for proper
Mounting.
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5. Peel the paper off the two block-off lenses needed for the back of the housing appropriate
for your vehicle. Place them shiny side down in the two indicator openings. Use silicone to
hold them in place and avoid handling until the silicone has cured.
4. Connect the interconnect harness to the tachometer and speedometer, also connect the main
harness and the buzzer (optional for audio feedback) to the back of the speedometer, carefully route
the other end of the main harness to the control box mounting location.
636234-B
636243-A
636234-C
636234-B
1977 Style
1968-‘76 Style
6. With the block-off lens secured, place the RTX center gauges over the back of the center bezel
and secure the system by using the four (4) stock mounting screws.
Buzzer Connector
Manual # 650733
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
8. The clusters are now ready to re-install into the vehicle using stock hardware. Refer to
the main manual for wiring instructions to complete the RTX installation.
7. Attach the remaining main harness and the clock harness to the back of the RTX display.
Carefully route the other ends to the control box mounting location and connect the provided Y
harness to the control box so both main harnesses can be connected.
Clock Connector
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Dakota Digital RTX-68C-VET Mounting Manual

Dakota Digital
Brand
Dakota Digital
Model
RTX-68C-VET
Type
Mounting Manual

Dakota Digital RTX-68C-VET is a comprehensive instrument system designed to enhance the driving experience of classic 1968-’77 Corvettes. With its advanced features and customizable options, this system offers a wealth of information and control at your fingertips. The RTX-68C-VET proudly showcases:

  • Interchangeable speedometer and tachometer for personalized layout preferences.
  • Effortless integration with the original front bezels and gauge mounting hardware.
  • Convenient buzzer for audio feedback, keeping you informed on critical alerts.
  • Adaptable mounting solutions, including an extended bracket for dashes with a driver’s right knee vent.
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