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Reply With QuoteAwesome. I'm buying a jeep soon and I'm def. going to throw a computer in there.
Keep going!
In looking to improve the installation of my carputer in my Jeep I looked around at what others were doing. I thought about installing it in my dash, but, this is the second car this carputer has been put in. I want something that I can move to a new jeep if I have to. I also wanted something that would tell thieves that “This is going to be a pain to steal”. So I decided to make a list of requirements.
Theft resistant
Weather Resistant
Minimal modification to the Vehicle.
Easy to remove and work on (with proper tools)
Self Contained unit.
I looked around the site and the web but could not find exactly what I was looking for. Some were close, but nothing exact. Placement in a Jeep Wrangler is limited. You do not have a trunk. The Center Console is too small plus it would not give me the weatherproofing I am looking for.
Going up is the only thing I could do. An overhead console would be best.
I decided on custom fabrication. Wood, Plexiglas, and Fiberglass would give me the Water Resistance, but would not have the strength that I am looking for. Aluminum would work but it is somewhat difficult to work with for what I want to do. I decided on 16 Gauge steel. This would give me the strength I was looking for. Additionally I would be using Tamper resistant Fasteners to screw down the covers for extra security.
To work the steel to the shape I need I had to have the following metal working tools:
Fluxed Wire Welder
Metal Bending Brake
Die Grinder
Angle Grinder
I started with the sides and began to work from there.
I will post more as I progress on the project.
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Awesome. I'm buying a jeep soon and I'm def. going to throw a computer in there.
Keep going!
That's awesome! Can't wait to see the final install!
---> '02 Jeep Wrangler Jeeputer Install:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show-off-your-project/80695-jeep-wrangler-jeeputer-xenarc-fanless-pc-lots-of-pics.html
This is similar to what I envisioned doing for mine, except I was planning on building it into the full cage that I want to have installed. Enclose the two tubes that run to the front part of the cage.
Nice work so far.
Carl B
2010 Honda Fit Sport AT
2008 Honda Odyssey
1998 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
Well I after trying to use the 16 gauge steal I scrapped the box and restarted with 1/8th inch. Not only is it stronger it is easier to weld and I can drill and tap the holes for the board mounts. I have a flexable PCI extender and a PCMCIA to PCI adapter on order that should be here on Friday. Here are a couple of pictures to let everyone see where I am at.
I will have another update after the weekend.
If It's Called Tourist Season, Why Can't We Hunt Them?
I Just Do What the Voices Inside My Head Tell Me to Do.
The Definition of an Upgrade: Take old bugs out, put new ones in.
Texas DOS: Y'all reckon? (Yep/Nope)
1/8" thick stock might be kinda heavy for an overhead console.
As long as it's bolted to the roll cage, shouldn't be a problem.Originally Posted by tonystoolroom
Failure is not an option....
It's installed by default on every version of Windows.
i doubt it would weigh enough to make it tippy on the trail. and this way it can stop small caliber bullets!
looks awesome, i look forward to your finished product.
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 in Evergreen Pearl Metallic, Lifted, Locked, and Armored. CarPc in custom console with molded touchscreen.
Pictures
Photobucket is being updated, if a picture i posted no longer works, please PM me.
I don't know about anybody else, but I would really appreciate , more pictures, detail, & specs of the pieces you are using. I also have a TJ, as well as a 72 blazer that I would like to adapt this idea to. Even though both projects are a ways off, I'd love this to be a reference for future use.
Thanks in advance,
Buddy
I will put together the measurements of the console. I hope to have it ready for powdercoat by monday.
Yes it will be mounted to the windshield frame and rollbar. After it is assembiled I will it on the scale to see how much it weighs.
I am using the following in the console:
Via MII12000 Motherboard
1Gb Ram
40Gb IBM Laptop Hard drive
CDRW/DVD slimline drive
11Cm PCI Extender
Siig PCI to PC Card Adapter
Creative Labs SB0270 USB Sound
Axiom Sandpiper II GPS engine board
T-Mobile Sony Ericsson GC89 Network Card
XM Radio XMDirect receiver
Pylon 7.5" Screen
Misc: Switches for Power Cut off, Reset Switch, LEDs for HD and PC-Power, Switches for Offroad lights, Dome Light, Accessory Power connector.
Future:
XM WX Satellite Weather Receiver
aagelectronica-Wire Weather Instrument Kit
If It's Called Tourist Season, Why Can't We Hunt Them?
I Just Do What the Voices Inside My Head Tell Me to Do.
The Definition of an Upgrade: Take old bugs out, put new ones in.
Texas DOS: Y'all reckon? (Yep/Nope)
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