If you’re looking to breathe some modern life into your classic 1957 Ford Full-size Car, the MHX Systems are a solid choice. These beauties fit right into your stock dash without any fuss—no modifications needed, though they won’t work with the Thunderbird. You’ll get a fresh look with fully machined chrome trim for both the upper arched gauge and the rectangular odometer opening. Just pop it into your existing instrument housing (which isn’t included), and you’re good to go.

What really sets the MHX Series apart? For starters, it’s all about visibility. You get fully lit needles and backlit faces, plus a crisp LCD message center that’s easy to read, day or night. Under the hood, you’ll find micro-controlled precision stepper motors and solid-state sensors that deliver accuracy you can count on. And hey, if you like to customize, you can tweak the display feedback to your liking. Plus, it’s backed by a limited lifetime warranty, which is pretty much the gold standard in the Dakota Digital world.

Everything is engineered and manufactured in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, so you know you’re getting quality craftsmanship. Just a heads up, the cast factory dash and oil/generator bezels aren’t included in the package.

Specifications:

Analog Gauges

• Speedometer: 0 - 120 MPH (or 0 - 195 km/h if you prefer metric)
• Tachometer: 0 - 8,000 RPM
• Oil Pressure: 0 - 80 psi
• Water Temperature: 100 - 260°F (or 40 - 120°C for metric)
• Fuel Level: E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
• Voltmeter: 9 - 17 VDC
• Lighting: Each gauge is lit by a series of LEDs, making it super easy to see the important stuff at a glance.

Digital Message Centers

• Standard Displays: Odometer (user-settable, million-mile), Dual Trip Meter (0-9,999.9), Clock (12-hour)
• Performance Meters: 0-60 MPH Timer, 1/4 mile time, end speed, high speed recall, high RPM recall
• Gauges: Speedometer (0-255 MPH/km/h), Tachometer (0-9,900 RPM), Oil Pressure (0-100 psi), Water Temperature (100-300°F/40-150°C), Voltmeter (9-17 VDC), Fuel Level (0-99% full)
• Lighting: Auto-contrasting LCD for bright sunlight, LED backlit for night driving.

Built-in Indicators

• Turn Signals (Left/Right), High Beam, Check Engine, Parking Brake, Cruise Control (when equipped), Gear Position (optional sensor needed), 4x4 (when equipped), Wait to Start (when equipped)
• Note: Not all OEM indicator functions will be replaced, but you can repurpose unused indicators for your needs.

Included Sensors

• Water Temperature: 1/8" NPT, ground-isolated sensor with a 10 ft harness.
• Oil Pressure: 1/8" NPT solid-state sensor with a 10 ft harness.
• Cable Driven Speed Sensor/Generator: Replaces Ford/GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness. Needs about 5" clearance to fit properly.
• Bushings: Comes with bushings for various sizes, so you’ve got options.
• Control Box Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5" x 1"

Calibration

Setting things up is easy with the push-button controls. You can mount the included buttons wherever you like to calibrate your speedometer, set the cylinder count, and adjust the fuel level gauge. Once you’ve got everything dialed in, those same buttons let you access all the info in the Digital Message Centers.

Fitment:

• Ford Country Sedan 1957
• Ford Country Squire 1957
• Ford Fairlane 1957
• Ford Thunderbird 1957