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Monitor for factory DVD

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mcds99
Hmmmm...

Watching movies while driving...

I don't know about that, I know in Minnesota you can get a stiff fine for having the video viewable by the driver.
Maybe you should read his post a little closer?


Originally Posted by Ddub
fyerman69 - I never intended to have it on when driving. I have a monitor for the rear that my daughter can watch. This one is just for the "honey I'll just be a minute" times with my wife.

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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Ddub
First off I would like to say that I love this site.......I joined a couple months ago and enjoy reading all the threads here not to mention all the great ideas you guys have. After reading some of the threads on installing a monitor for the factory dvd player in our JK's, I was inspired and a bulb went off in my head. I finally got a few days off and although I've not completely finished, this is where I am as of now.......

First I relocated the compass to the dead spot between the air ducts. It fits perfectly under that little shelf area.


Then I took my Dremmel and cut some.....



Then I cut the lid and with some styrofoam and bondo, re molded it. I forgot to get and pictures before I painted it, sorry.........


This is what it looks like when open to view...


I still need to at least paint the inside. If anyone wants further pics just ask. It works great. It's still a work in progress.........All criticism is welcome. Hope everyone had a great Christmas and have a Happy New Year........
That is AWESOME! That was exactly my plan. I have already bought another top (quite a few months ago) in case I messed up the original. I just haven't gotten around to getting a monitor and doing the work. Great Minds think alike. Again, Great Job. What monitor did you use?


Originally Posted by USAF_GroundRat
I have one suggestion... why not hinge the top of the screen? That way when you open it, you swing the bottom out to rest just above the front of the head unit.
This is how I planned to work it.
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