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Custom Screen & DEK Box Installation
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:01 pm
by Mrbmw99
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
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 6:20 am
by wa2zdy
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 . . .
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 9:49 am
by Mrbmw99
Intrusion attempts? wow.. ok..

Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:59 am
by Rick Rock
MAJOR intrusion attempts.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:33 am
by kb0nly
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!!
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:46 pm
by wa2zdy
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.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 8:33 pm
by kb0nly
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.
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 12:05 pm
by Mrbmw99
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
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 12:33 pm
by Matt
You should check out
http://www.ranger-forums.com dude, awesome setup you have there.
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 2:22 pm
by kb0nly
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?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 3:35 pm
by Mrbmw99
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
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:30 pm
by TravelinMan
Post it over in the communications section over at
http://www.therangerstation.com too!

Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:57 pm
by Matt
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.