1981-1993 Dodge custom crew-cab truck

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:14 PM

I finally have this system installed and operational. I'm still chasing a few minor hardware issues and the software has a long way to go, but I decided it's time to show it off to whoever might be interested...

Truck:
-1981 Dodge crew-cab pickup. Featured in the Nov.2006 issue of Custom Classic Trucks magazine. Click here for the web version of the article.

Computer:
-Intel D945GCLF mobo w/ 1G memory
-M2-ATX PSU
-OCZ Solid Series 30G SSD
-Xenarc 700TSV monitor (2008 model)
-Panasonic CW-8124 slot-load DVD-CDRW w/ USB enclosure
-Garmin GPS-18x 5hz receiver
-4 port USB hub behind glove box
-4 port USB hub in dash (only 3 open)

Sound system:
-Visteon HD radio tuner
-Vibe XE3 crossover/equalizer
-Alpine MRP F250 4 channel amp
-4) Polk Audio component speakers
-Jensen 120W 2 channel amp
-2) 6 1/2" Bazooka sub-woofer tubes

Software:
-XP Home w/ no tweaks
-Road Runner w/ my own skin
-Garmin MobilePC

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:17 PM

The truck...

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:21 PM

The computer is mounted behind the right rear seat. This pic was taken before the seats were back in.

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:22 PM

Here it is with the seat installed (flipped down) and the cover installed on the computer..

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:24 PM

The monitor is mounted where the HVAC controls were, so I moved those the where the ashtray used to be.

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:26 PM

The DVD-CDRW drive, crossover/equalizer, and USB hub replaced the factory radio..

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:27 PM

Here's a rear view of that combo...

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:29 PM

Here's a shot of the instrument cluster. The trim around the gauges is a piece of aluminum I had cut at work with a lazer cutter..

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:31 PM

Behind the left rear seat is the receiver for the shaved door handle solenoids and fuses and relays for all the electronics that I added to the interior.

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:35 PM

It also has a cover...

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 04:42 PM

The HD tuner is under the front passenger seat and the amps are under the rear seats, but I don't have any pics of those.

Future plans are to replace the HVAC controls with a Fusion Brain setup. I also want to hook up the headlight switch and dash light dimmer to the FB and then control the gamma/brightness of the monitor automatically with the lights.

Thanks for looking!

LordKaT · 07-27-2009, 05:06 PM

Your truck arouses me, sir.

treetop777 · 07-27-2009, 05:07 PM

Modern vintage - FANTASTIC! Better than from factory - NICE!

For the future you may think about molding-in the monitor sorta like this (mine) 1981 F-100.

mstaedt · 07-27-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by treetop777

Modern vintage - FANTASTIC! Better than from factory - NICE!

For the future you may think about molding-in the monitor sorta like this (mine) 1981 F-100.

That looks really good! I was kinda stuck with the hole that was left after I removed the HVAC controls and the cheesy Dodge "message center" that was there. Plus I was in a hurry to get it finished before Chryslers at Carlisle car show. I have another cluster bezel I can play with, though...

pcguru · 07-28-2009, 08:47 AM

Don't know if I would have mounted a PC directly above a Bass Tube but I'm certain the Bass would shake it no matter where you mounted it. :P

That is a very clean and professional looking install too. I like the metal enclosures for the PC and corssovers / relays above the Bass tubes.

Very nicely done.

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