Custom Screen & DEK Box Installation

Mrbmw99 · Post by **Mrbmw99** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:01 pm

Hi! I have been pretty busy working on my latest project.

I am installing a computer and touchscreen into my truck! In order to fit the screen into my dash, the AM/FM stereo and the DEK box had to be moved. I custom molded the DEK into the bezel along with the screen. It's not finished yet - I still have more shaping to do, but I couldn't wait to post. Take a look at where I am so far (Step 7). I will post my latest (Step 8 ) in a little while when I finish that part... Let me know what you think!

-Brett W

Dash Bezel Pix

wa2zdy · Post by **wa2zdy** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 6:20 am

Nice work. I just wish your site didn't make Norton go crazy blocking intrusion attempts. Grrrrr . . .

Can never rest when looking at the web . . .

Mrbmw99 · Post by **Mrbmw99** » Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:49 am

Intrusion attempts? wow.. ok..

Rick Rock · Post by **Rick Rock** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:59 am

MAJOR intrusion attempts.

kb0nly · Post by **kb0nly** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:33 am

That's weird, my new Norton Systemworks 2005 didn't show any intrusion attempts, but the Norton Antivirus 2003 on another computer did.

Oh well, guess the newer version of Norton is better at figuring out what's what.

Nice work btw, should look really nice when its done!!

wa2zdy · Post by **wa2zdy** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:46 pm

kb0nly wrote: Oh well, guess the newer version of Norton is better at figuring out what's what.

Or maybe the newer version isn't AS good, eh? I hope your trust is correctly placed.

kb0nly · Post by **kb0nly** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:33 pm

Yep, my trust is there.

Scott, KB0NLY

AKA: The Computer Doctor

Self employed and a sole proprietorship for many a year. I have been using Norton since it was in its infancy. The newest version however is smart enough to know the difference between malicious and suspicious.

Mrbmw99 · Post by **Mrbmw99** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 12:05 pm

Well... It's done! I have completed the fabrication on the dash bezel. It did not come out quite like I had hoped though - but its really not bad for my first one! I might end up making a new one in a few months.... Take a look and let me know what you think! -Brett W

Take a look at the last two folders I just added, numbers 11 and 12.
See Pix

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 12:33 pm

You should check out http://www.ranger-forums.com dude, awesome setup you have there.

kb0nly · Post by **kb0nly** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 2:22 pm

I checked out those latest pics, WELL DONE!!

I love the look of it with the DEK, looks like it was always meant to be molded right in there. Looks as nice as a factory navigation screen, though your is capable of so much more than just showing maps!

Was that LCD display expensive?

Mrbmw99 · Post by **Mrbmw99** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 3:35 pm

Yeah... It could have come out better - you get what I was shooting for though. The DEK did turn out pretty good as well. The screen came in it's normal enclosure and came with remotes and cables for $258 (incl shipping). It is the touchscreen as well. I like it though! It really is capable of a lot being that it is a whole computer system. -BW

TravelinMan · Post by **TravelinMan** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:30 pm

Matt wrote:You should check out http://www.ranger-forums.com dude, awesome setup you have there.

Post it over in the communications section over at http://www.therangerstation.com too!

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:57 pm

If I were a member there, I would, but I'm not, so I can't, at the moment. If you are, you can tell a few people if you want.