Upgrading To A Digital Instrument Panel!!!

[@eddiewking]

Love seeing the interaction between father and daughter.

[@GeauxBigGarage]

Dad's fulfilling his role perfectly. Teach, supervise, but don't jump in and do it for her. Good job Dad!

[@BILLIONAIREBRUCEWAYNE810]

Way to go dad !! I will do every i can to support this show !! Go ellie

[@LS_SLICK]

love the attitudes and collaboration

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you!!

[@clifc6351]

Wow! Nice Digital Dash! I share your enthusiasm! Nice Episode. Thank You

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you!

[@TheEHermit]

I keep opening this to jump to 13:13 and watch the beauty of its activation cycle...

[@lorenhewitt8279]

I like the dash. It looks stock but is totally modern.

[@JariRantasalmi-dj9gk]

Thats nice looking dash.

[@matthewb.1687]

Dang, the instrument cluster is beautiful. I want one now.

[@quick65filly]

Very cool guys. Great job. I'll be doing the same with my Mustang soon.

[@drewcarter544]

Ahaha! You both look so stoked when it starts going! Nice job

[@ElliesGarage]

Yes! It was SO COOL!!! Thank you, Drew!!!!!!!!!!!

[@YODAMAN5]

WOW ...soooooo AWESOME....good job.

[@rayk6049]

i cannot stand the sweep gauge in my 65 Mustang, but I do love this set even despite my aversion to digital. This video has me reconsidering.

[@biglakehotrods381]

That really looks great. I like that it still keeps the original feel.

[@Duaneoca]

Nice! I have to admit, I’m a little jealous.

[@donmcreynolds1661]

Proud of her dad having her to do the work.

[@donniesthing5574]

Ok, you made me go to their website to see if they had one for VW. Yes! 😀 But only for a Bug, not a Thing.🙁🤷‍♂️ on the bright side, it was fun watching your eyeballs pop out when you turned the key to see your “spaceship bridge” light up! 😃 Glad you’re having such a great time doing and learning!😄

[@ElliesGarage]

Well, maybe one day they'll make one for a Thing, but your project sounds so cool!!

[@donniesthing5574]

@@ElliesGarage , the Bug, Bus, Thing…all share the same engine. Different transmission gearing, but the same engine. 😃

[@carlparker3571]

That is a very cool dash cluster

[@kenhorne5650]

You would be staring at the panel instead of the road. Looks so cool like my new Kenwood digital radio.

[@jpontiac4294]

The best of both worlds.....awsome, just amazing

[@chrisbarber3658]

Very nice gauge cluster Ellie, I'm loving the build and watching you learn!

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you so much!!

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

I just did a Dakota Digital dash install. I wanted to keep the original for the nostalgia but it was in pretty rough shape and a reproduction speedometer and new lens would have cost probably 70% of the Dakota Digital setup without all the advantages. And let's be real, even when new, old technology gauges that are back-lit by incandescent bulbs just doesn't cut it today. All things considered, I think I like my Dakota Digital upgrade better than most anything I've done to my car yet. I actually enjoy just sitting in the seat and turning the key on so I can watch it spring to life. Great video by the way!

[@martymartin7637]

Love this my wife really liked this so did i

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you both!!

[@EKAutoTech]

nice job on this! Great upgrade.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks so much! It's maybe my favorite thing I've done to my car.

[@mrjata]

Now how cool is that??!! So much fun and look at you snipping and wiring it like a pro!! Proud of you. What next????

[@ElliesGarage]

No problem at all. Some cool side projects up next, but body work and paint will be coming pretty soon!

[@mrjata]

@@ElliesGarage Boy, there a learning curve there! Patience is the key. Take your time. Remember the whole paint job is 98% prep. Eastwood is a huge help!

[@gnawbabygnaw]

So Coool!

[@tripppepper7924]

What A GREAT Upgrade!!! Love The Changing Colors. I Have a 2001 Cadillac However The Dash Looks Like A Green LED Clock " Very Boring " and The Radio Is Just Simple Want To Upgrade To Touch Screen. Plus New Speakers. Love How This Turned Out!!! BRAVO!!!😂😂😂

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you so much! It would be cool if Dakota made one that could work with your Cadillac!

[@CryptoLosOne]

This is amazing. I'd like to do something like this to my 65 Impala Wagon and my 68 Chevelle in the future. I'm doing an LS1 swap to my 65. And I'll have access to the LS computer. Want to figure out how to use a Monitor to display gauges and speedometer. I know I could use an OBDlink and some software. But have not done anything. Hopefully by next year. When I have some money saved up I can experiment. Great video.

[@godsoutlawneto]

Great Vid! Really cool to see father and Daughter wrenching it together.👍🏽👍🏽

[@ritchardposterior262]

Time for Ellie to do a turbo LS swap. Learn Tig welding, problem solving etc. Its a blast, give it a whirl! (sorry dad, go fast parts are not cheap)

[@TheJoefussGarage]

Really enjoyed, watching you and yer dad, knocking this upgrade out.. Great 👍 team work!!! And that infectious laugh when you powered them up for the first time was priceless!!! You go girl, just subscribe d as well.. Enjoy !!!

[@steamy1225]

Very nice upgrade. Looks really cool in that car with the new bezel too. You go girl.

[@K-Effect]

I wonder how long the Dakota Digital instrument cluster is going to last? The original one lasted 50+ years but it’s not near as fancy

[@davidkastin4240]

The new dash cluster is gorgeous! 👍

[@ElliesGarage]

I love it!!

[@mike_holdread]

You've made some really smart upgrades. Carl looks awesome 😎

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks so much!!

[@pascaljeske7307]

Wow its Looks so cool very nice Update Love it 👍👍❤️👍👍

[@smiddysmidton8313]

That dash is fantastic ,good job guys!

[@janinedelcamp1941]

WOW! I want one too! So awesome and looks like an easy installation as well.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

That is way cool! Looks like Dale will have to upgrade. Great video.

[@Greenway1214]

I have to get this for my 65 Mustang

[@davidkruger2495]

Well, thanks a lot. It looks so good I am going to have to go out and get one for my 65 Wagon restoration. Should I send you the bill?

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Miss Ellie, that is COOL!!! 💯😊😎 I want that for my 02 Mustang GT!!

[@daledassel5658]

I just might do this on my ‘62!

[@brandonloveday]

Nice video young lady, you just got a sub. Keep up the good work.

[@John-1984]

If you have problems with the control box not staying secure with the velcro, try Scotch extreme fasteners. It's like super duty velcro. I've had problems with regular velcro coming loose when hitting bumps in the road.

[@TK_Tazzkooler]

W project nice teacher

[@danielgallegos8869]

You go girl , Awesome job!👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@RustyWrenches]

Looks great! I love mine Dakota Digital gauges. I really like those RTX gauges!

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks! Yes, they're great!!

[@67Stang]

Man that dash looks sweet. Will have to add that to my list for the future.

[@boilermaker8124]

That is indeed awesome. Heading to their site now to see if they have one for the 68/69 Ranchero/Fairlane/Torino.

[@boilermaker8124]

Well, darn. Didn't see it on their website so I messaged them. I also let them know I learned about them from this video.

[@boilermaker8124]

Oh, and I just became a patron. Hope it helps to keep this channel up and going.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you so much!! We're actually behind on my blooper videos this month, so we'll have double bloopers coming out soon! Thanks again for your support!!

[@charleseagle2108]

Okay so first off love your guys videos. My son and I are working on a 1965 ranchero and I have not been able to locate deluxe dash bezels. Any chance you can point us in the right direction on where to find them or any other parts for these gems. The ranchero is missing just about everything. Lol

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks so much! Facebook Marketplace is a great place to start, but also the Falcon Club of America's FB page would be a great place to post asking if anyone has bezels for sale.

[@charleseagle2108]

@@ElliesGarage Thank you so much for the insight. We really appreciate it.

[@supernalverse1050]

Was setting the speedometer difficult?

[@ElliesGarage]

Not at all. It's SO easy. You do it right from the app. It's really cool!!

[@JAWSatBCPerformance]

Dang!! Subscribed...Aloha!!

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks so much!!

[@JAWSatBCPerformance]

Ellie's Garage do you mind if I mention your channel on mine?

[@ElliesGarage]

Of course! Thank you again!!

[@andrewtikhonov6635]

Ohhh Jesus like This 🙂🙂🙂

[@rodri221sp]

No lo puedo creer!!, esta increible!!. Saludos y exitos!!

[@Paulie1232]

With all the upgrades you guys have done, I'm waiting for the electric motor to go in...lol

[@ElliesGarage]

We've talked about it! (But probably not this car.)

[@mrsaiyanaa]

Are you replacing the temperature sensor that the holley efi came with?

[@ElliesGarage]

No, we left that one in place. The Dakota Digital one goes in the stock sensor location at the back of the engine

[@2LateIWon]

I want to do this to my Vette so bad but the price tag me at no loo. Looks super awesome love it

[@dylanstallard8280]

Did you have to use the button switch for the setup or can you just use the dakota digital app? I'm putting the RTX in a 1967 chevelle and was just wondering

[@bajadama]

Hi Ellie - love this change. Do you have the part number of your new guage setup? I am working on a '65 also.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks! Of course. See below. It really is one of my favorite things about Carl. It's expensive but really worth it. Part # RTX-64F-FAL-X www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=1272/category_id=-1/mode=prod/prd1272.htm

[@Whitecranekungfu]

Question..... do you have any idea whare I can find one for my 62/63 Comet???

[@ElliesGarage]

I know that Dakota Digital doesn't have one yet, but you might also check in with Holley. They have an entire division called Classic Instruments that has lots of packages, but they can also do custom setups as well. We haven't used them yet, but they look really great. Here the site: www.holley.com/brands/classic_instruments/

[@FixerUpRon]

cool i like 👍👌

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you!

[@Tony_in_AZ]

Very nice! Remember your dad's now famous words: Floor it!

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks! Ha! Right?!

[@tylerkieran1521]

I guess it is kinda randomly asking but do anybody know a good place to stream newly released series online ?

[@maddoxzain920]

@Tyler Kieran i would suggest Flixzone. You can find it on google =)

[@thiagoreginald4990]

@Maddox Zain Definitely, been using FlixZone for since march myself :)

[@tylerkieran1521]

@Maddox Zain thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D Appreciate it !

[@numberone5902]

Can u do this to my Ford Focus 2016

[@AimlessMoto]

You want the gauges DIMMER at night Ellie! You'll be blinded by the dash.

[@ElliesGarage]

When we turn the lights on they definitely go dimmer. I think it may have just been brighter when we were setting them so we could see the colors, or it may have just looked brighter on camera. Not sure, but thanks so much for looking out for me!

[@raymondbloomer7024]

Set the dash color to match your hair color, change your change dash color. Cool

[@ElliesGarage]

Good idea!!

[@dingohd60]

you could put the price of the parts and where you buy them thank you. and a huge thank you from France

[@ElliesGarage]

No problem at all. The price isn't listed, but the link to the panel is in the description. I believe the price is just under $1300. Thanks for watching all the way from France!!

[@jimmy_dirtbike]

Yo, I just got a 66 chevelle. It’s a clone ss and has center console with the shifter. My dash has the original gear indicator. Does this dash have a gear indicator or is it deleted? I’d like to have it deleted. Definitely gonna get one of those

[@BlisterBang]

Working under Carl, don't you get oil and such in your hair all the time?? Oh...and where'd you get that cup holder on your hump?

[@ElliesGarage]

Definitely a possibility, and that's why I usually prefer to have my hair back in braids. Keeps it out of the way. We actually got that cup holder when we bought the car, but I would imagine you'd be able to find something very similar online.

[@82Falcon]

Ellie. HI, I have a 65 Futura, would you mind telling me what model that is from Dakota??

[@ElliesGarage]

Absolutely. It's the Falcon RTX. Here's a lnk: www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=1272/mode=prod/prd1272.htm

[@LOONTRON76]

I just put DD gauges in my car too! Are those the RTX or HDX?

[@ElliesGarage]

So cool, right?! This is an RTX panel

[@LOONTRON76]

@@ElliesGarage I'm jealous! They had to custom make me an HDX for my 68 Barracuda since they don't normally make it. Next car I decide to buy will be off the RTX list for sure.

[@ElliesGarage]

@@LOONTRON76 That is SO COOL that they made you a custom panel!!

[@LOONTRON76]

@@ElliesGarage It wasn't cheap but VERY cool. One thing you learn about Project cars is there's no such thing as a budget.

[@rontuwebb1686]

Who refinished your cluster

[@ElliesGarage]

Sadly, he has retired from doing bezel restorations. Really thankful for the work he did, though.

[@angelcastro3714]

You are best papá y hija

[@ElliesGarage]

Muchas gracias!

[@AdrenalineTheory]

Not gonna lie, i get jealous when i see how easy some dashes are to work with compared to my chevelle. lol

[@ElliesGarage]

Right?! I was blown away with how easy this dash was to install and set up.

[@AdrenalineTheory]

@@ElliesGarage I have to remove the dash pad, lower the steering column, and move the entire dash to access the gauges. lol

[@hh657]

カッコいい🎉　it is a super cool

[@thomedonahue]

Just watch out with the adhesive on that velcro. I'd expect he sun/heat on the dash/in the car will heat it to goo and it won't stay there forever.

[@ElliesGarage]

That's a REALLY good point. We'll be doing more videos this summer adding in other things to the panel, so we'll be sure to check on that and maybe think of other ways to keep it attached. Thanks so much for mentioning that!

[@thomedonahue]

@@ElliesGarage So glad I can share my experience with such an unusual circumstance! I used the same Velcro to hold my sun visors up because they would droop too far. They always melted into slippery goo under the hot summer sun and let go after a while (months). And that is on a convertible Falcon that’s able to let go of the heat more so with the top always down.

[@brucemartini2288]

I'M Wanting to upgrade my 2003 truck dash to Digital screen on a Ipad mounted to dash

[@belizeanbabyy_]

or do I have to send u the dash because I want to do changes to my dash

[@rajrammbbs]

We'll make an engineer out you yet.

[@ElliesGarage]

Yes please!

[@keepkalm]

🤤

[@creekmiata]

Why would you want that?