1982 Lincoln Continental Carputer install

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10-05-2003, 07:25 PM
MeanGT

1982 Lincoln Continental Carputer install (NEW PICS 2-1-04)

(UPDATED PICTURES ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SECOND PAGE 2-1-2004) Well, I finally got my new carputer installed, below are some pics of the build process and installation. I had already installed the 10.4" touchscreen into the dash on the previous install, and I didn't take any pictures :(. Well, here it is:

http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/01.jpg
My 1982 Lincoln! I love this car, too bad it is so old, new problems seem to pop up on me just as fast as I fix the previous ones.
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A fresh sheet of Acrylic (Plexiglass) ready to be turned into a case
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My brand new M10000 Nehemiah board!!
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/07.jpg
My new power supply, with all the unessentials stripped off, (ie: Pentium 4 connector, case, etc.. )
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/02.jpg
This is the ONLY bit I have found yet for a dremel that cuts plexi easily, too bad it is $15 alone.
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Slicing a slit into the plexi with my dremel
10-05-2003, 07:27 PM
MeanGT

continued of above thread

http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/13.jpg
Breaking the plexi along the seam I just cut
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/14.jpg
A pile of cut panels,, I hope I measured right :D
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Epoxying the bottom and three of the sides in place
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Skipping a few steps: I realised I had a flaw in my plans, I was going to GLUE the top panel on! leaving me no access to the guts of my carputer, I quickly ran to the local hardware store and bought these little hinges
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/18.jpg
My Epia and two hard drives installed, not a millimeter to spare on the bottom, looks like I measured right :D
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/20.jpg
The future front panel, with power plug, and power switch installed
10-05-2003, 07:28 PM
MeanGT

http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/21.jpg
The power supply is installed, and you can see how the hinge setup works,,
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/24.jpg
First firing,, IT WORKS!! Windows XP has already started installing.
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/25.jpg
Here it is getting its first powered on test in the car, this was a few days later after setting up all the software
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/26.jpg
This is my custom made power switch relay thingy, It turns the computer on with the key, but lets the computer stay on until it is actually powered down, and it powers down the inverter with it
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/32.jpg
It is now mounted on the underside of the back decklid, it is on little rails so that it can pull out easily if needed.
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/31.jpg
There, that looks a little better,
http://home.cfl.rr.com/meangt/images/carputer/29.jpg
Media Engine playing mp3's on my 10.4" Touchscreen
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Media Engine playing A movie,, Aqua Teen Hunger force to be specific, (very funny show!!)

And,, thats about it,,
10-05-2003, 09:11 PM
binary.h4x

for the dremel, have you tried the heavy duty cut off wheels? I use those to cut steel and such, just gotta keep them at low speeds so you dont melt the plexi, and they are about 5 bucks for 15. BTW what keyboard is that?
10-06-2003, 04:02 AM
RaZor

what kind of epoxy did you use for the case??? I used some Epoxy Pro on mine and it didnt hold all too well.
10-06-2003, 03:04 PM
MeanGT

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Originally Posted by binary.h4x

for the dremel, have you tried the heavy duty cut off wheels? I use those to cut steel and such, just gotta keep them at low speeds so you dont melt the plexi, and they are about 5 bucks for 15. BTW what keyboard is that?

I tried the normal cut-off wheels, and they would constantly break on me,

and the keyboard I bought from a local computer shop, here it is on another site: http://www.techcessories.com/Product...K_600HM_pg.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaZor

what kind of epoxy did you use for the case??? I used some Epoxy Pro on mine and it didnt hold all too well.

It is an epoxy made by LocTite, just called Plastic Epoxy, it sets in like 5 minutes, so it is easy to work with, and seems plenty strong so far.
10-06-2003, 08:12 PM
guitar333

good job, you have inspired to me to make plexi case instead of wood. hope that brightens your day
10-13-2003, 07:05 AM
belmontboy

lol nice install, but what is up with the vauxhall theme lol :lol:

also any gen with the relay thing?
10-13-2003, 07:43 AM
jol

good job on the plexi case
10-13-2003, 03:04 PM
MeanGT

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Originally Posted by guitar333

good job, you have inspired to me to make plexi case instead of wood. hope that brightens your day

Thanks! If you need any advice on the plexi, I have made enough errors to know what to avoid I think. just ask away :)

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Originally Posted by belmontboy

lol nice install, but what is up with the vauxhall theme lol :lol:

also any gen with the relay thing?

:D Well here in the states we don't have a "vauxhall" so to anyone here the symbol is meaningless, but it is neat looking :). I keep meaning to have a skin made with a lincoln emblem,,

confused by your second question :confused:

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Originally Posted by jol

good job on the plexi case

Thanks! I was pleased with how well it turned out.

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