Here are some pictures of the console and the housing I made, before it's molded together

    The display bracket was cut from a sheet of textured ABS plastic using a Jig Saw.  Once cut out, the bottom was bent by clamping the piece in a vice and clamping a length of 1/2" copper pipe behind it.  Using a heat gun, the ABS was softened and rolled over the pipe.  Once cooled, the bend is permanent.  The center window was also cut using a jig saw.

    In order to bond the bracket to the console piece, Oatey ABS cement is used (thicken with ABS shavings).  A bead of ABS cement was run on both the front and back seam for strength.  Once dry, the front seam was sanded smooth.

    Duplicolor Vinyl & Fabric paint (in Medium Grey) was used to match the interior color.  A layer of Krylon clear coat was applied on top to darken the shade and match the gloss of the factory dash.

 

Some pictures of the assembled display and other carputer components

 

   

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    The actual display is a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) from Matrix Orbital.  It connects to the carputer using a serial connection.  The details of the carputer itself can be found HERE

    The audio is fed into the factory head unit using the PAC AAI-GM24.  It appears to the head unit as a CD changer and supplies excellent sound quality.

 

And finally some pictures of the carputer installed

 

   

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I'll update this worth more info and more detailed directions when I can.  Feel free to email me with questions at the email address below.
 

Comments/Questions? Email: sales AT bbengineer DOT com Last update: 11/11/2005

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