2003 Custom In-Dash 7" Touchscreen Install

nirvanades · 09-27-2004, 01:08 AM

I can't even tell you how many hours of prep, molding, bondo, sanding, painting, etc it took - but I am pleased with the final results! What do you think?

This is the first time I have worked with plastic and bondo!

darkhalo · 09-27-2004, 01:28 AM

niiice work man.. do you have any other pics(angles)?

Jailer · 09-27-2004, 08:15 AM

Looks great, planning on doing the same thing in my 2000 Silverado. Hope mine turns out as well.

sheerdark · 09-27-2004, 08:33 AM

looks really nice...but the screen looks crooked in that picture - is it just the angle of the picture/dash?

nirvanades · 09-27-2004, 01:59 PM

Hey All - thanks for all your input! the screen actually isn't crooked in the car - must be the angle of the photo. I have another bezel that I am probably going to install an 8" touchscreen in - but who knows! I'll work on getting the other photos scanned!

Talon · 09-28-2004, 02:16 PM

Where did you stuff your PC? I was thinking of putting mine in the console behind where you have your LCD. (haven't pulled my truck apart yet)

antimatter · 09-28-2004, 02:30 PM

Post a better picture. Honestly from that picture i would say that it still needs some work although i am a perfectionist.

I actually really need to finish mine.

Good work overall, post a better picture so we can comment more

nirvanades · 09-29-2004, 02:21 PM

hey antimatter - it still needs work!

I am actually thinking about rebuilding it entirely since I have had the experience of building this one, I know what not to do!

The PC is in the back of the Tahoe. I have it mounted right behind the seats. All of my amps rest under the rear seats, so it is quick access to get it all hooked up. Ever since I sent the volume control through my head unit, there is a ton of new things I want/need to do. After I do my new rebuild, I'll post my photos.

Talon · 09-30-2004, 06:01 PM

You using the factory headunit? Also - hows the visibility to the screen in that location. I'm kinda worried about glare...

nirvanades · 09-30-2004, 06:07 PM

glare is a bit of an issue - but honestly - I really don't look at it. I use the screen to load a list and then listen. If I choose to click next, stop, whatever - The screen becomes like a second headunit - you memorize where to click. Most of my driving is done at night anyways.

Yes - I am using the head unit. It controls - radio, volume and 6 disk cd changer - as well carputer volume. That sends a signal to the main amp which powers the front and rear speakers and passes the low signal to the subs. I am in the works to build a new system which will include 2-12" JL Audio W6 subs, 2 500.1 sub amps and 1 300/4 amp. The speakers in the doors are mb quartz right now - but I'll probably change those too.

Talon · 10-07-2004, 08:49 PM

One more question, then I'll leave ya alone ('till I think of another one)...

Which product are you using to interface to the headunit? I've seen several out there that work with the factory in-dash changer...

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions!

btw - I've been thinking of using the PXGM24, because I've seen other people have some success with it, but HU has XM as well. Don't know if that makes a diff.

TahoeZoo · 04-06-2005, 05:33 PM

looks good. take a look at mine. i actually originally put my screen below also but after some time using it decided it was a big pain in the a$$ trying to look down all the time. that and its really unsafe to have it that low.

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