Quote: Originally Posted by 2500hd
Nice install. How did you get the monitor to look like a factory install? I have a 2500hd and I am planning on installing a linux computer in it.
Thanks,
Mark
There was very little actual fabrication for the screen. From the factory the truck had a 6 disc changer in this spot. It also had a thin piece of silver plastic on top of the main piece. I took the piece off and made my own replacement out of 1/4" hardboard or MDF that I bought at Home Depot. Just traced the outline of the screen onto the piece of MDF and cut out hole with a scroll saw. I spent a little time sanding and rounded over the corners with a router. Found some spary paint at WalMart that was a close match to the original and painted it up. The screen was held in place by friction at first, but I eventually got out the hot glue gun to keep it from popping out when I needed to pull the dash apart. Overall, it was a pretty easy install-not nearly as nice as getting the bondo out and molding the monitor in, but it looks good enough for me. Check out this post for a before and after picture on an '03 Tahoe-I think it will be a little closer to what your dash looks like:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...3&postcount=43
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Rick
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