Welcome to the forum. I’m thinking about doing this, I’ll be running a T5 with a electronic speed sensor so it should be rather easy. I’m thinking speedo & tach in the dash in-place of the factory gauges, then volt, oil pressure, water temp, fuel level gauges in a custom console that is also on the list.
Some members have made the change to dash gauges. Only one I can think of off-hand 71Gold forum member in your state.
Contact jtown77 to inquire about his setup. Also, get w/ Frank "71Gold, he has a digital gauge package; IIRCC he has a Dakota Digital package. I think your basically interested in a analog setup. There are a few members who have done the analog setup -- I just can't think of who they are, off hand. If I recall who they are, will forward info. Frank and some others in the Georgia area meet from time to time for lunch in Atlanta area; if your not to far away, may want to hookup w/ them.
Here's a set of New Vintage gauges installed in a Maverick Bezel. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1636080899994495/permalink/2185487245053855/