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Shaffer4 · 11-04-2009, 03:18 AM

depending on the height, you could probably do the 6.95" screen if you could build a mechanism that allowed the screen to fit inside the opening sideways and then pivot properly in order to straighten out.

Andy4639 · 11-04-2009, 04:05 AM

That's more like it. All the ones I have looked at tonight are built into the dual din models. You have to cut the dash for them to fit. What search terms are you using to find them seperate.

k2rm · 11-04-2009, 11:41 AM

Here is the rest of the assembly.

(1st Picture) I cut a L-bracket from a hardware store to fit to the LCD bracket that came with the screen, and allow for the attachment of the second post endclamp with a 1/4-20 nut. I drilled holes in the L-bracket to match the holes in the LCD bracket and used 3/8" barrel bolts to attach it. The L-bracket was painted flat black. This second post endclamp acts as the hinge and the spring thumbscrew sets the tension so that the screen can be tilted at any angle without it flopping down.

(2nd Picture) The ashtray door is removed from the ashtray by drilling out the two rivets. To attach the ashtray door, place the door over the top of the bracket. The brace will not be at the right angle, so it needs to be slightly bent to lie flush with the L-bracket. I placed industrial strenght 3M double stick tape on the top of the LCD bracket and attached the door. The double stick tape holds the door inplace for the next step and adds additional cusion and support since we can't drill through the door.

(3rd Picture) The ashtray door is secured to the L-bracket by drilling two holes through the door brace and L-bracket and screwing them together.

(4th picture) Attach the rail car and hinge assembly to the LCD bracket assembly.

k2rm · 11-04-2009, 11:48 AM

Here are the rest of the pictures when installing the assembly into the truck.

k2rm · 11-04-2009, 12:20 PM

Just to be clear, the Carportal system is required to make the LCD screen work:
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/kos-v500.aspx

The cost for the screen and carportal is likely to be around 600, unless you go with crutchfield and pay a 200 premium.

Cheaper alternatives could be using the mount for an IPod touch, Garmin GPS with MP3 capability, or other media players that fit the dimensions of the opening.

PowerPro · 11-04-2009, 12:32 PM

Ok, so If i'm looking at this right, this is not just a pull it out and flip it up set-up. You have to tighten some screws after you pull it up and flip it up to keep it in place, which is fine, I personally would like to be able to pull it out and flip it up and have it stay, but that's personal preference.

On to the actual question - is there anything preventing the screen from getting scraped or being bumped around while in the stored position or is it sufficiently held above the bottom part of the ash-tray slot to where it's not an issue?

Excellent work and ingenuity... excellent.

watahyahknow · 11-04-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerPro

On to the actual question - is there anything preventing the screen from getting scraped or being bumped around while in the stored position or is it sufficiently held above the bottom part of the ash-tray slot to where it's not an issue?

Excellent work and ingenuity... excellent.

that should be eazy to do with 4 small rubber wedges directly behind the ashtraylid stuck to the screen part so it wedges itself tight intoo the hole , the only thing touching the edges of the dash then would be the rubber
the pillar that slides out seems solid enough to hold the rearend up

k2rm · 11-04-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerPro

Ok, so If i'm looking at this right, this is not just a pull it out and flip it up set-up. You have to tighten some screws after you pull it up and flip it up to keep it in place, which is fine, I personally would like to be able to pull it out and flip it up and have it stay, but that's personal preference.

On to the actual question - is there anything preventing the screen from getting scraped or being bumped around while in the stored position or is it sufficiently held above the bottom part of the ash-tray slot to where it's not an issue?

Excellent work and ingenuity... excellent.

The spring thumbscrews allow for the hinge to not be tightened each time. They keep a constant tension on the posts and so all you have to do is tilt the screen up or down and it stays in place. I probably need to tightent the thumbscrews once a week.

Once it is in the stored position, it doesn't move due to the leverage of the ashtray door on the rubber bumpers. I was pleasantly surprised that this worked out as well as it did. It does take care to make sure the screen is properly aligned when sliding in to make sure the assembly doesn't scrape either the top or bottom of the dash hole. Not a big deal though.

Also, look at the last picture I posted. That shows the clearance of the screen when stored.

frostie_122 · 11-29-2009, 10:07 PM

VERY COOL!!!! i have a 7" with the v1000 and build a floating console but that takes the cake!!!

http://soundsfast.net/index.php?m=47&s=429&id=41

**71swb4x4** · 11-29-2009, 10:22 PM

Very cool and thanks for sharing!

lclippard · 11-29-2009, 10:34 PM

friggin sweet! im prolly still gonna cut my dash but this is very neat.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-29-2009, 10:36 PM

sweet!!! Is there gonna be a V2 that you dont manually have to pull up?

Rokcrln · 11-29-2009, 10:36 PM

Great idea, Might need to do this on my 72 Tahoe.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

CheyenneShop · 11-30-2009, 01:55 AM

I love it, and it doesn't block the center A/C vent (it's an Arizona thing)!

Mondo · 12-01-2009, 02:50 AM

Very nice... and thanks for taking the time to give us all the details

entourageguy · 01-21-2010, 01:26 PM

Great post full of information.
well done.

**D.PASSMORE** · 01-21-2010, 02:17 PM

This is one for the board archives /

k2rm · 01-21-2010, 03:17 PM

Thanks for the compliments. Has anyone else tried it yet? I am curious about other ideas people may come up with.

Cook's '71 · 01-21-2010, 03:43 PM

That is sweet!

Se7en Deuce · 01-21-2010, 07:07 PM

man great job!!!
love the idea and look foward to doing that myself in the near future

tommyd241 · 03-11-2010, 12:46 AM

That is dope!

mike14_07 · 03-11-2010, 09:02 AM

thats a great idea

hoodup · 03-11-2010, 10:10 AM

Very well done! and clever.

srea76 · 08-22-2010, 07:38 PM

total cost?

k2rm · 08-23-2010, 03:16 PM

$7 to 800 for mounting, car portal and LCD screen. Nav and bluetooth adapters are another $350.

11-04-2009, 03:18 AM	#51
Shaffer4 Strange Cousin From The West.. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walla Walla, Wa Posts: 248	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen depending on the height, you could probably do the 6.95" screen if you could build a mechanism that allowed the screen to fit inside the opening sideways and then pivot properly in order to straighten out.

11-04-2009, 04:05 AM	#52
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen That's more like it. All the ones I have looked at tonight are built into the dual din models. You have to cut the dash for them to fit. What search terms are you using to find them seperate. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-04-2009, 11:41 AM	#53
k2rm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 147	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Here is the rest of the assembly. (1st Picture) I cut a L-bracket from a hardware store to fit to the LCD bracket that came with the screen, and allow for the attachment of the second post endclamp with a 1/4-20 nut. I drilled holes in the L-bracket to match the holes in the LCD bracket and used 3/8" barrel bolts to attach it. The L-bracket was painted flat black. This second post endclamp acts as the hinge and the spring thumbscrew sets the tension so that the screen can be tilted at any angle without it flopping down. (2nd Picture) The ashtray door is removed from the ashtray by drilling out the two rivets. To attach the ashtray door, place the door over the top of the bracket. The brace will not be at the right angle, so it needs to be slightly bent to lie flush with the L-bracket. I placed industrial strenght 3M double stick tape on the top of the LCD bracket and attached the door. The double stick tape holds the door inplace for the next step and adds additional cusion and support since we can't drill through the door. (3rd Picture) The ashtray door is secured to the L-bracket by drilling two holes through the door brace and L-bracket and screwing them together. (4th picture) Attach the rail car and hinge assembly to the LCD bracket assembly. Attached Images

11-04-2009, 11:48 AM	#54
k2rm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 147	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Here are the rest of the pictures when installing the assembly into the truck. Attached Images

11-04-2009, 12:20 PM	#55
k2rm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 147	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Just to be clear, the Carportal system is required to make the LCD screen work: http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/kos-v500.aspx The cost for the screen and carportal is likely to be around 600, unless you go with crutchfield and pay a 200 premium. Cheaper alternatives could be using the mount for an IPod touch, Garmin GPS with MP3 capability, or other media players that fit the dimensions of the opening.

11-04-2009, 12:32 PM	#56
PowerPro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 68	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Ok, so If i'm looking at this right, this is not just a pull it out and flip it up set-up. You have to tighten some screws after you pull it up and flip it up to keep it in place, which is fine, I personally would like to be able to pull it out and flip it up and have it stay, but that's personal preference. On to the actual question - is there anything preventing the screen from getting scraped or being bumped around while in the stored position or is it sufficiently held above the bottom part of the ash-tray slot to where it's not an issue? Excellent work and ingenuity... excellent. __________________ 1970 C20 LWB Fleetside with a 472 Caddy engine! TH400 Restoration in progress 07 Yamaha 650 V-Star Custom 83 Honda V-45 Magna

11-29-2009, 10:07 PM	#59
frostie_122 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: bend OR Posts: 141	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen VERY COOL!!!! i have a 7" with the v1000 and build a floating console but that takes the cake!!! http://soundsfast.net/index.php?m=47&s=429&id=41

11-29-2009, 10:22 PM	#60
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Very cool and thanks for sharing! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

11-29-2009, 10:34 PM	#61
lclippard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: huntersville, nc Posts: 144	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen friggin sweet! im prolly still gonna cut my dash but this is very neat. __________________ 69 burb/01 yukon chassis 65 Comet Caliente 289 4 Door Sedan 99 Millenia S (supercharged) 4 Door Sedan 02 Yamaha R6 69 swb c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post3799136 building with a buddy: 85 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...94#post3708194

11-29-2009, 10:36 PM	#62
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen sweet!!! Is there gonna be a V2 that you dont manually have to pull up? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-29-2009, 10:36 PM	#63
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Great idea, Might need to do this on my 72 Tahoe. Kevin LFD Inc.

11-30-2009, 01:55 AM	#64
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen I love it, and it doesn't block the center A/C vent (it's an Arizona thing)! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

12-01-2009, 02:50 AM	#65
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Very nice... and thanks for taking the time to give us all the details

01-21-2010, 01:26 PM	#66
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Great post full of information. well done. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

01-21-2010, 02:17 PM	#67
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen This is one for the board archives / __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)



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01-21-2010, 03:17 PM	#68
k2rm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 147	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Thanks for the compliments. Has anyone else tried it yet? I am curious about other ideas people may come up with.

01-21-2010, 03:43 PM	#69
Cook's '71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbia, Mo Posts: 19	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen That is sweet! __________________ Matt 1969 Chevy C-10 SWB

01-21-2010, 07:07 PM	#70
Se7en Deuce Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Covington, WA. Posts: 55	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen man great job!!! love the idea and look foward to doing that myself in the near future

03-11-2010, 12:46 AM	#71
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen That is dope!

03-11-2010, 09:02 AM	#72
mike14_07 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, TX Posts: 268	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen thats a great idea

03-11-2010, 10:10 AM	#73
hoodup Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: bozeman, mt Posts: 88	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Very well done! and clever.

08-22-2010, 07:38 PM	#74
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen total cost? __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

08-23-2010, 03:16 PM	#75
k2rm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 147	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen $7 to 800 for mounting, car portal and LCD screen. Nav and bluetooth adapters are another $350.

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