Ashtray slide out LCD screen - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

basemodel67 · 11-02-2009, 09:04 PM

That is the coolest thing I have ever seen.

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-02-2009, 09:25 PM

You have created a monster!!! You MUST give us more details!!! I take it is not motorized? Thats OK, I just wonder what it would take to do so.

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-02-2009, 09:26 PM

I am thinking I would leave the radio delete plate in place in my dad's 71 GMC and install something like this. How cool would that be?!?!?!

Neal Molder · 11-02-2009, 09:38 PM

That is quite simply the best ! "Thinking out of the box" type of thinking that i have seen on this sight ! I think everyone with one of these trucks would want one

OldSkool71 · 11-02-2009, 11:08 PM

Im in...I have nothing in my truck right now and a radio delete plate would be awesome tooo....more details plzzzzzz....

Twisted78SS · 11-02-2009, 11:13 PM

Great job on a cool idea!!!!

rodstored-72 · 11-02-2009, 11:49 PM

that is really cool!!! so is the screen hard wired to the radio location? i guess how does the screen get connected to the radio??
again what a great idea & craftsmanship!!! as mentioned please more detail(s).....

mjensen · 11-02-2009, 11:52 PM

Okay, jumping on this bandwagon! That is awesome!!!!!

franky69c10 · 11-03-2009, 12:54 AM

Good job, 2 bad I cut my dash up 2 put a CD player in

**70cst** · 11-03-2009, 03:02 AM

Looks like a future FAQ.....very nice job and info.

petey-pablo · 11-03-2009, 03:41 AM

That is just awsome, Hey k2rm since you are so close by how much to do this for me

This is the best I've seen so far...

*k.t.* · 11-03-2009, 03:43 AM

thats is cool. count me in too.

CoachSwin · 11-03-2009, 10:43 AM

Can you tell us how much it cost ya in parts and materials?

k2rm · 11-03-2009, 12:08 PM

See posts 24 and 25 regarding the cost in parts.

No, its not motorized. I have been thinking of ways to motorize it, but haven't figured out a way to do it yet.

The stock radio hooks up to the carportal head unit underneath the seat. You simply hook the speaker out wire from the stock radio to the speaker inputs. Being a mono output radio, the wire needs to be split for to the left and right channel inputs. If you want to listen to the AM radio, you just hit the "factory" button on the LCD screen. You can then slide in the LCD screen and use the factory radio like normal.

BAGNDRAGIT · 11-03-2009, 12:21 PM

thats way too awesome!!!, more pics!!!

UltraBlue71 · 11-03-2009, 12:26 PM

Awesome!

k2rm · 11-03-2009, 12:34 PM

Here are the detailed pictures for the rail car and hinge assembly.

(1st picture) The construction post is attached with the flat side down onto the rail carrier on the right most hole of the post. The construction post isn't long enough by itself, so the 3/4" post is screwed on to the end of the construction post with a 1/4-20 stud.

(3rd picture) Onto the 3/4" post, a post end clamp is then attached using a spring thumbscrew. The post clamp comes with a set screw, but the spring thumb screw allows for easier adjustment since it will place constant tension on the post. The standard set screw will work though.

Next, cut the 1.5" post to 3/4". The reason for duing this is that there is hole drilled through the cross section of the stock 3/4" post. This will interfere with the second spring thumbscrew as the spring point will fall into this hole as the screen pivots. Attach the cut 3/4" post to the threaded end of the post end clamp as seen in the 3rd picture.

More to come...

CoachSwin · 11-03-2009, 01:59 PM

Sorry about asking for the price again......Got so caught up in the moment, felt like a kid at Christmas opening the next present without lookin at the first one.

Awesome setup. "Damn why didn't I think of that!"................There, I said it for all of us.

k2rm · 11-03-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoachSwin

Sorry about asking for the price again......Got so caught up in the moment, felt like a kid at Christmas opening the next present without lookin at the first one.

Awesome setup. "Damn why didn't I think of that!"................There, I said it for all of us.

No problem

I am glad to to get the postive response from everybody. That is what makes this such a great site, everybody is so enthusiastic and there are a lot of great ideas. I just wish I had found it early on in my build so I could have used a few other great ideas I have seen on this forum.

07SSSC · 11-03-2009, 03:40 PM

Wow, I like that much better htne mine in the glove box. Job well done, very creative.

4tiresngas · 11-03-2009, 09:11 PM

I might have missed it, but how diod you attach the ash tray cover to the screen?

1985-GMC · 11-04-2009, 01:06 AM

Man that is really cool, good idea!!!

Andy4639 · 11-04-2009, 01:21 AM

Cool yes. But I doubt I will ever buy it. $650 and up to buy it. That's out of my range. That's not counting the other neat stuff to make it slide.

http://bensbargains.nextag.com/Kenwo...ns/prices-html

1985-GMC · 11-04-2009, 01:43 AM

That's not the one he used, its the 4.3" one I dont think the 6.95"will fit. Heres a 4.3" one for $285 http://cgi.ebay.com/KENWOOD-KOS-L432...item4ceb4d4761

Arad68 · 11-04-2009, 01:48 AM

Wow!!!!!!

11-02-2009, 09:04 PM	#26
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen That is the coolest thing I have ever seen. __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

11-02-2009, 09:25 PM	#27
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen You have created a monster!!! You MUST give us more details!!! I take it is not motorized? Thats OK, I just wonder what it would take to do so.

11-02-2009, 09:26 PM	#28
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen I am thinking I would leave the radio delete plate in place in my dad's 71 GMC and install something like this. How cool would that be?!?!?!

11-02-2009, 09:38 PM	#29
Neal Molder The Black Pearl Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 63	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen That is quite simply the best ! "Thinking out of the box" type of thinking that i have seen on this sight ! I think everyone with one of these trucks would want one

11-02-2009, 11:08 PM	#30
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Im in...I have nothing in my truck right now and a radio delete plate would be awesome tooo....more details plzzzzzz.... __________________ -Ron-

11-02-2009, 11:13 PM	#31
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Great job on a cool idea!!!! __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

11-02-2009, 11:49 PM	#32
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,009	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen that is really cool!!! so is the screen hard wired to the radio location? i guess how does the screen get connected to the radio?? again what a great idea & craftsmanship!!! as mentioned please more detail(s).....

11-02-2009, 11:52 PM	#33
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Okay, jumping on this bandwagon! That is awesome!!!!! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

11-03-2009, 12:54 AM	#34
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Good job, 2 bad I cut my dash up 2 put a CD player in __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

11-03-2009, 03:02 AM	#35
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Looks like a future FAQ.....very nice job and info. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-03-2009, 03:41 AM	#36
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen That is just awsome, Hey k2rm since you are so close by how much to do this for me This is the best I've seen so far... __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

11-03-2009, 03:43 AM	#37
k.t. Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Byron, Wyoming Posts: 48	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen thats is cool. count me in too.

11-03-2009, 10:43 AM	#38
CoachSwin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 44	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Can you tell us how much it cost ya in parts and materials? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 SWB Stepside 350 SBC 700r4

11-03-2009, 12:08 PM	#39
k2rm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 147	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen See posts 24 and 25 regarding the cost in parts. No, its not motorized. I have been thinking of ways to motorize it, but haven't figured out a way to do it yet. The stock radio hooks up to the carportal head unit underneath the seat. You simply hook the speaker out wire from the stock radio to the speaker inputs. Being a mono output radio, the wire needs to be split for to the left and right channel inputs. If you want to listen to the AM radio, you just hit the "factory" button on the LCD screen. You can then slide in the LCD screen and use the factory radio like normal. Attached Images

11-03-2009, 12:21 PM	#40
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen thats way too awesome!!!, more pics!!! __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.



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11-03-2009, 12:26 PM	#41
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Awesome! __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB

11-03-2009, 12:34 PM	#42
k2rm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 147	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Here are the detailed pictures for the rail car and hinge assembly. (1st picture) The construction post is attached with the flat side down onto the rail carrier on the right most hole of the post. The construction post isn't long enough by itself, so the 3/4" post is screwed on to the end of the construction post with a 1/4-20 stud. (3rd picture) Onto the 3/4" post, a post end clamp is then attached using a spring thumbscrew. The post clamp comes with a set screw, but the spring thumb screw allows for easier adjustment since it will place constant tension on the post. The standard set screw will work though. Next, cut the 1.5" post to 3/4". The reason for duing this is that there is hole drilled through the cross section of the stock 3/4" post. This will interfere with the second spring thumbscrew as the spring point will fall into this hole as the screen pivots. Attach the cut 3/4" post to the threaded end of the post end clamp as seen in the 3rd picture. More to come... Attached Images

11-03-2009, 01:59 PM	#43
CoachSwin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 44	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Sorry about asking for the price again......Got so caught up in the moment, felt like a kid at Christmas opening the next present without lookin at the first one. Awesome setup. "Damn why didn't I think of that!"................There, I said it for all of us. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 SWB Stepside 350 SBC 700r4

11-03-2009, 03:40 PM	#45
07SSSC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Buhl, ID Posts: 288	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Wow, I like that much better htne mine in the glove box. Job well done, very creative. __________________ '69 Chevy C/10-under reconstruction -- '68 C20 Camper 50th Anniversary-runs, but sorely needs a resto -- '07 Cobalt SS/SC-very fun DD -- '93 Chevy K2500-LQ4/4L80E swap -- '84 Trans Am-awaiting (LS) drivetrain -- '00 Trans Am-road tripper -- '06 Z06-577 WHP beast

11-03-2009, 09:11 PM	#46
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen I might have missed it, but how diod you attach the ash tray cover to the screen? __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

11-04-2009, 01:06 AM	#47
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Man that is really cool, good idea!!! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-04-2009, 01:21 AM	#48
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen Cool yes. But I doubt I will ever buy it. $650 and up to buy it. That's out of my range. That's not counting the other neat stuff to make it slide. http://bensbargains.nextag.com/Kenwo...ns/prices-html __________________ 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, 01:43 AM	#49
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Ashtray slide out LCD screen That's not the one he used, its the 4.3" one I dont think the 6.95"will fit. Heres a 4.3" one for $285 http://cgi.ebay.com/KENWOOD-KOS-L432...item4ceb4d4761 __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-04-2009, 01:48 AM	#50
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