2004 Ram Double DIN install (pic intensive)
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2004 Ram Double DIN install (pic intensive)
For those of you who are not on DT or been following the double DIN install of my AVIC HU, here are some pics from start to finish.
Well after being motivated to do this also, here are some 1st round pics of my DD install. Ill post some more later. I did get my Dremel out with a diamond disc and cut my console for the radio fitment but didnt take pics. If I get a chance today I will be getting my fiberglass started.
Here are some more. Today when I get home I can start filling in with Bondo.
This is the center piece with the top cut off. I used a dremel and a diamond circular blade on all my cuts.
This is a closer pic
This is pic of the front right top
This is a pic of the front left top
This is a pic of the back left top
This is a pic of the back right top
These are the security screws I used to mount my AVIC. Notice I used two different kind. I used two of the special Torx and two Spanner (AKA snake eyes). All of them are 3/4 inch long
This is my 12*12*1/4 ABS plastic sheet I used to fill in my sides
Another pic of the ABS plastic
Before filling in
After filling in
I used Gorilla glue and vice to hold the plastic together
Here is a pic of the front of the bezel. Notice I glued the side with the notches in it facing forward to give the Bondo something to hold to.
Here is a pic of the backside of the bezel with the ABS shown
Here is a close-up test fit
Here is a farther out test fit
Here are 3 with the Bondo filled in
Here are some after a few coats of flat black primer
Here are some test fits
Ive got to re-scuff it and put one more thin layer on and re-sand/re-prime and then all will be done. Hope you guys like it and hope some of you will try it.
Well after being motivated to do this also, here are some 1st round pics of my DD install. Ill post some more later. I did get my Dremel out with a diamond disc and cut my console for the radio fitment but didnt take pics. If I get a chance today I will be getting my fiberglass started.
Here are some more. Today when I get home I can start filling in with Bondo.
This is the center piece with the top cut off. I used a dremel and a diamond circular blade on all my cuts.
This is a closer pic
This is pic of the front right top
This is a pic of the front left top
This is a pic of the back left top
This is a pic of the back right top
These are the security screws I used to mount my AVIC. Notice I used two different kind. I used two of the special Torx and two Spanner (AKA snake eyes). All of them are 3/4 inch long
This is my 12*12*1/4 ABS plastic sheet I used to fill in my sides
Another pic of the ABS plastic
Before filling in
After filling in
I used Gorilla glue and vice to hold the plastic together
Here is a pic of the front of the bezel. Notice I glued the side with the notches in it facing forward to give the Bondo something to hold to.
Here is a pic of the backside of the bezel with the ABS shown
Here is a close-up test fit
Here is a farther out test fit
Here are 3 with the Bondo filled in
Here are some after a few coats of flat black primer
Here are some test fits
Ive got to re-scuff it and put one more thin layer on and re-sand/re-prime and then all will be done. Hope you guys like it and hope some of you will try it.
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Last edited by Alpheus; 03-26-2009 at 08:53 AM.
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I've been going back and forth for a while about doing this...
my goal is for a car PC w/ touchscreen, but being in IT the only part that I have any concerns w/ is the screen mounting. I don't really want a flip out, or it sitting on the dash. I might buy an extra bezel and work on it so that I don't wreck the main one.
Thanks for your info though...looks really well done.
my goal is for a car PC w/ touchscreen, but being in IT the only part that I have any concerns w/ is the screen mounting. I don't really want a flip out, or it sitting on the dash. I might buy an extra bezel and work on it so that I don't wreck the main one.
Thanks for your info though...looks really well done.
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I've been going back and forth for a while about doing this...
my goal is for a car PC w/ touchscreen, but being in IT the only part that I have any concerns w/ is the screen mounting. I don't really want a flip out, or it sitting on the dash. I might buy an extra bezel and work on it so that I don't wreck the main one.
Thanks for your info though...looks really well done.
my goal is for a car PC w/ touchscreen, but being in IT the only part that I have any concerns w/ is the screen mounting. I don't really want a flip out, or it sitting on the dash. I might buy an extra bezel and work on it so that I don't wreck the main one.
Thanks for your info though...looks really well done.
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Its getting painted when it arrives. I have a Double Din DVD player that came out of my old car that I was gonna sell until someone pointed that bezel out in another thread. I emailed the guy and He sold me one for 100 bucks shipped so I figured what the hell I spend more than that on coffee in a month and I just quit drinking coffee.
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There is a single screw under the hook on the bottom right of the center console. Unscrew it and then pull the entire console piece out. Unplug your harnesses and the lower pocket and AC controls come out with it. Now if you want to remove the center bezel after removing the center console then you need to get a drill with a bit about 1/4-3/8 and gently and slowly drill out the several plastic welds on the back of the center bezel which holds it to the console peice. That makes it easier to work with and then you can unscrew the four screw that hold the lower pocket and AC controls to it.