wallydogking
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Having mentioned that I was doing an in roof LCD install in my Vauxhall Vectra, I was asked to show it off here. I've been documenting this job since the very beginning and let me tell you... it changes monthly. sometimes even daily.
As with every work log I ever do, pictures speak louder than words:
First thing to do is see if my theory of using the Sony PSOne screen will actually work:
Then I draw up my plan in Google Sketchup:
Now that I know it will not only work, but also fit in the roof...
I don't need the screen to send the PSOne signal, so I created a custom cable that one sends the video and power:
Then I built the case out of 3mm plexi:
and tested it again:
I then put a protective screen on it and loads of body filler:
ready for painting:
painted:
tested:
I then mounted it to the panel taken from the inside of the car:
and this brings us up to date... I'm now sorting out the location of the iPod dock:
I've done a few other things, like running a temp string from the roof to the dash board. but I've got no pics of that. These are but a very small sample of the work done so far. let me know if anyone wants more details...
the best is yet to come, as I'm in the process of wiring in the motor to automatically raise and lower the screen in the car. I'll take some pics of the car roof so you can all get a better idea of the install.
As with every work log I ever do, pictures speak louder than words:
First thing to do is see if my theory of using the Sony PSOne screen will actually work:
Then I draw up my plan in Google Sketchup:
Now that I know it will not only work, but also fit in the roof...
I don't need the screen to send the PSOne signal, so I created a custom cable that one sends the video and power:
Then I built the case out of 3mm plexi:
and tested it again:
I then put a protective screen on it and loads of body filler:
ready for painting:
painted:
tested:
I then mounted it to the panel taken from the inside of the car:
and this brings us up to date... I'm now sorting out the location of the iPod dock:
I've done a few other things, like running a temp string from the roof to the dash board. but I've got no pics of that. These are but a very small sample of the work done so far. let me know if anyone wants more details...
the best is yet to come, as I'm in the process of wiring in the motor to automatically raise and lower the screen in the car. I'll take some pics of the car roof so you can all get a better idea of the install.