1997 Ford Escort GHIA - First Install

**Meekstaaa** · 12-12-2007, 04:16 PM

That is really cool, thanks for your answers, My aim is to do exactly the same as you (install the stereo under the screen) i think i'll be ok with the install of the pc, just trying to work out how to do what your doing, Its given quite some insights. You couldn't take anymore pictures of the headunit area to get more of an idea of how you installed that part? It'll look really good once it is finished off, like it came out of the factory, exactly how i want it! I actually found this thread from a google picture search! and your english is very good

Thanks
Dave

**MOnline** · 12-12-2007, 04:48 PM

Hi dave I will take my headunit out tomorrow and make some pictures for you. As I said in my previous post the electronics plate from the monitor is still on top of the radio (not its permanent place but oke). Need screenshots from other parts or just the headunit.

Can't wait to see your ride. You should place some pictures and start your worklog. This site is really good to get information. Also what screen are you going to use lilliput touchscreen ?

With Kind Regards,

FG van Zeelst

**Meekstaaa** · 12-12-2007, 05:26 PM

Hi,
My car has nothing computer wise in it at the moment just a stereo with an ipod connection, going to start on this after crimbo once i get some more funds! As for the screen, i'm not sure on that either yet the lilliput's i've seen are all too long which is a problem, know of any good touchscreens that are under 189mm in length? Pictures of everything is cool, i have a soft spot for escorts and like seeing what other people have done 9nice usb idea by the way!) I'll start updating my worklog when i get started but that'll be a couple of weeks yet!!

Thank you for your help

Dave

**jimmy_jazz** · 02-02-2010, 11:53 AM

Hello MOnline, I really like your work on the escort. I am planning also to integrate an LCD in the dash.

I am planning to put an Lcd frame or a computer box , they have a measure of 2 DIN:

or

These are too big for the hole of the factory radio, so I supose I'll have to sand the bar between the radio and the box below.

How did you manage to maintain the screen without going out? What do you think about using the computer box to fit the lcd??

Thank you very much for answering.

**MOnline** · 02-13-2010, 10:55 AM

Hi jimmy_jazz,

The double din should fit nicely in the hole for the radio (as it is a double din radio). I wanted to have a seperate radio because my computer is mainly intended for navigation (but it will also be able to play music of course but I haven't got a radio module yet and my radio features bluetooth so I wanted to keep that). I have sanded the bar out and now I have a triple din slot. The screen is mounted on top of the radio (using some stands to hold it up right). Mainly because connection the screen to anything else was pretty hard.

I think it is a good idea to use a computer box. I assume it will fit in the double din slot and it will provide a nice clean install. Seeing the usb ports on the back of the screenshot it would be possible to put a nice usb port in the center console (like i did) using an usb extention cable).

With kind regards,

MOnline