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Manual #650607

VHX-64L

Dakota Digital VHX Instrument Installation

For 1964-‘65 Lincoln Continental

Your new VHX-64L kit includes:

Installation

Control Box

CAT5 Cable

Universal Sender

Pack

Installation Manuals

Ford Speed Adapter

VHX Display

(3) 3/4” Screws

(8) 2 1/4” Screws

(3) 1 1/2” Screws

1. Installation of this VHX instrument system requires considerable modification to the stock

instrument housing. To reduce the chance of damaging other interior components, the wiring

harness, or any other part of the car, it is advised to completely remove the dash to perform the

modifications.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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VHX-64L Dakota Digital VHX Instrument Installation For 1964-‘65 Lincoln Continental Your new VHX-64L kit includes: VHX Display Installation Manuals Ford Speed Adapter Universal Sender Pack CAT5 Cable Control Box (8) 2 1/4” Screws (3) 1 1/2” Screws Installation (3) 3/4” Screws 1. Installation of this VHX instrument system requires considerable modification to the stock instrument housing.
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. Remove the stock gauge bezel from the dash. Retain all hardware for reassembly. 3. Remove the long metal panel that runs across the entire bezel and the speedometer lens. Using a marker, note the location of the auxiliary gauge bezels for ease of reassembly. Separate the gauge bezels from the lenses. 4. Make a straight and even cut across the metal panel as shown below. The cut should be along the side of the hole on top and along the edge of the slot on the bottom.
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5. Test fit the metal panel back in dash bezel to ensure it is just short of the mounting bosses. The metal panel can be loosely mounted reusing hardware from disassembly. A paint pen can be used to cover the cut edge. 6. Mount the main VHX display to the bezel using the provided three (3) ¾” screws on the top and three (3) 1 ½” screws on the bottom. The metal panel that was previously cut can now be securely fastened. 7. Mount the VHX auxiliary gauges using the provided eight (8) 2 ¼” screws.
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8. Connect the labeled ribbon cables for the auxiliary gauges to their respective ends. 9. Remove the stock gauges, light bulbs and light bulb shields from the dash so you are left with a bare dash. 10. The aluminum dash structure needs to be cut in the shaded areas below. The VHX display requires at least 1 1/8’ of depth, as measured from the main surface.
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11. Test fit the dash bezel with the gauges mounted, making sure all surfaces clear as well as the ribbon cables so they don’t get cut or pinched. 12. Once the gauge bezel properly seats to the dash with no interference, connect the provided CAT5 cable to the back of the VHX main gauge and route it through the stock speedometer middle opening ensuring the cable will not get pinched.
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13. The dash is now ready to re-install into the vehicle using stock hardware. Take care when routing the CAT5 cable to the control box mounting location. Refer to the main manual to complete the VHX installation. 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.