1987 GMC Jimmy PlowPuter

Good news today, I received the check from the insurance company after the totaling of my 85 Monte Carlo. This means that I only have to wait for everything to clear and then the truck is mine, so I figured Id start a new thread for what I have deemed as my PlowPuter. This truck is an 1987 GMC Jimmy with a plow, a 3in lift, and a set of hug tires (not sure how big they are, I'll measure them when I get the truck) and now as with my other CarPC install here is the link to both save bandwidth and make it more readable... http://hacks.andrewstrausberg.com/CarPCv2/

I got my truck today :D It needs a fare amount of work but I have plenty of time and some money... I'm really happy, new work to do :D

I was going to work on this when I woke up but the excitement of finally working everything out with the insurance company and getting my truck I decided Id start working and planning. Ill have pictures and whatnot up on the site when I get a chance and then I will document as I go but I just couldn't wait to get this going... Ill keep everyone posted as I update.

very interested in how that nano works out for you. ive been thinking of making the switch, but i just need a justification!

Updated the site with some pictures of the beginning of the install plus what I worked on last night.

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Originally Posted by seanz0rz

very interested in how that nano works out for you. ive been thinking of making the switch, but i just need a justification!

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Before my old car was totaled it was working pretty good and after I took it out and modified it a bit it still work grate on the bench. Ill keep everyone interested posted on how everything works.

Last update for today... tell me what you think/need to improve/need to fix

Thanks :D

I did a lot of work on the computer today I almost have everything done, mounted, and installed... Ill have pictures sometime tomorrow. All I need to do now is wire the PSU power wires, find a place to mount the amps, mount the amps, and then just the basic finalization of everything. I should be ready for the meet on the 28th as long as I can get my car registered and all that MA BS... Anyways wish me luck :)

Updated the first post with some pictures of the truck and updated the website with the work I did last night and today.

I realize I haven't updated this in a while and I have finished the install including the sound system (I have pictures), however I just haven't had the time to upload anything because of other work that the truck has need... They will be up soon for those interested.

Finally finished the hardware side of the install after a few headaches with some new hardware and VIA's ****ty end user support, check it out the whole site is redone