2000 Pontiac Trans Am carputer install

**Snootch** · 05-25-2005, 03:21 PM

As i'm starting to get my install together, I figured i'd document it here pic by pic. I am currently saving money so that next month, I can just buy everything I need at one time. I have a final parts list, and here it is:

I'm going to add an Audigy USB sound card, and a GPS mouse after this is installed as I save up some more $$.

I have started some fabrication work, and here are the pics:

First, a pic of my car:

Then, the stock dash:

I relocated my A/C controls to the glove box:

Then, moved some stock electronics (relays, etc.) to get as much space in the dash as possible: (edit: I moved that small black box tucked in the left hand side to under the driver's dash)

I bought two 12"x12" (1/8" thick) ABS sheets from McMaster-Carr for $17.00, and trimmed one to fit the dash opening:

More pics to come as I work some more on it.

**ltrain1007** · 05-25-2005, 03:25 PM

so fun, congrats on the start of the project

**Curiosity** · 05-25-2005, 09:40 PM

Me thinks you need to work on your parking skills.

So you're only putting an 8" in there? Looks like there's room for more.

**Snootch** · 05-25-2005, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by Curiosity

Me thinks you need to work on your parking skills.

So you're only putting an 8" in there? Looks like there's room for more.

I might be able to do a 10.5" LCD, but that would require serious modification of the dash, and I kinda want to be able to sell the car in stock form if needed. Also, I forgot to add, that with the dash work, i'm using all ABS, utilizing the solvent/ABS goop brought up by CoachReed in the Fabrication area. So far, it,s coming out well.

**Snootch** · 06-14-2005, 01:14 PM

Got a little more work done today, I'm working on the stock trim bezel, and adding a small hood on it to help cut down on glare. Here's a pic of the stock bezel with the crossbar between the AC controls and the radio removed and filled in:

then I glued on the top and side parts of the hood using the ABS goo:

I used three layers of ABS on the top portion of the hood, and two layers thick on the sides:

As soon as it dries, i'm going to sand it into shape. I think I might be able to get some more done with it tomorrow if the ABS is thoroughly dried.

**Fraychild** · 06-14-2005, 01:50 PM

You're definitely on the right track man... keep us posted...
Is there anywhere else one can get ABS plastic sheets for cheaper??

**RS3RS** · 06-14-2005, 02:00 PM

Very nice Trans Am... Good luck!

**Snootch** · 06-14-2005, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Fraychild

You're definitely on the right track man... keep us posted...
Is there anywhere else one can get ABS plastic sheets for cheaper??

I dunno, you would probably have to do some hunting locally. I just bought this stuff 'cause I didn't feel like hunting for it to save $5 or so.

**Snootch** · 06-14-2005, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by RS3RS

Very nice Trans Am... Good luck!

Thanks for the compliment- Spent way too much money getting it to look/drive like it does.

**Pathos** · 06-15-2005, 08:22 AM

Is that a Rockford Symmetry I see ? Thats a flashback to the past that I've been wanting for awhile and the install looks like it will be pretty cool when finished, keep us posted