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t-bird PC

Hello! I have install the pc comp in my t-bird year ago. Real interesting thing- it provide GPS navigation , the audio/video players,  EEC IV code reader, and dospoogeentation book for car. Here is some photo of installation.
Ford T-bird 88 302 HO conversion
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Reply #1
Comp is mount in luggage compartment  on steel  panel. I use the soft PPU mounts for computerto minimize  vibration . I also use the dc/dc converter to provide 15V to notebook
Ford T-bird 88 302 HO conversion
Lancia beta HPE VX TBI conversion


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Reply #3
This is two of last year  car exhibition in TULA sity Russian Federation.
Ford T-bird 88 302 HO conversion
Lancia beta HPE VX TBI conversion

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Reply #4
Nice I had a carputer in my xr7 years ago. Except I used a mac mini, so it fit right in place of the standard CD player deck. I mounted the screen in the same position as you except i used up both vent slots, and then ended up re-locating the vents to that hole above the CD player. Very nice install though.

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Reply #5
I'm curious - did you have to trim the hvac ducts to get that LCD in there? Having a built-in pc would have its advantages but also disadvantages as I'd want to replace the entire stereo with it but boot times suck compared to instant on headunit and I would have to run Windows so Linux wouldn't be an option. Looks good with exception of the missing duct for the passenger.

Is that a 7" screen?
1988 Thunderbird Sport

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Reply #6
When I start this job I think about upper position of screen to look the booth: the road and  the screen.
Ford T-bird 88 302 HO conversion
Lancia beta HPE VX TBI conversion

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Reply #7
I like the wheels .. thy are pretty cool!!!!
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Just enjoyin the ride!!!!

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Reply #8
Quote from: Seek;274331
I'm curious - did you have to trim the hvac ducts to get that LCD in there? Having a built-in pc would have its advantages but also disadvantages as I'd want to replace the entire stereo with it but boot times suck compared to instant on headunit and I would have to run Windows so Linux wouldn't be an option. Looks good with exception of the missing duct for the passenger.

Is that a 7" screen?

 Missing duct for Russian climate is no problem. I use  7” monitor PROLOGY PCM 700 with self-made case. There is no buttons, only IR input. The monitor is connected to ACC line and programmed for auto power on. The monitor is same like one of LILLIPUT  from US market.
Ford T-bird 88 302 HO conversion
Lancia beta HPE VX TBI conversion

 

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Reply #9
Very nice work.I like it.Nice wheels as well.I haven't seen those before.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..