body and interior Ipad Center Console

[mdh]

Since my 74 is far from original I wanted it to have some modern touches. I decided to mount an ipad mini instead of a radio/cd player.

 

If anyone is interested the mount is from

http://www.fifieldfabrications.com

The audio will go to a jl audio CL-RLC for volume control and then either to some massive audio nano amps or some mcintosh amps I have that are collecting dust...

 

The only thing I haven't figured out is where to mount the hazzard switch.

 

[autobon7]

That's nice looking. Over on a Landcruiser forum I frequent a guy just did the same thing.....also turned out nice. Maybe not for everyone but for those not worried about staying original, cool option vs a standard radio/cd. I'd love that but seeing as how I don't have a mini then I'll be installing my Alpine. Good job and thanks for sharing.

[dasfrogger]

Any way to easially pop the ipad out to keep your car from being broken into and your center dash torn apart to steal it?

 

Really cool mod, i've been thinking about something like this for awhile.

[Dev02]

Very cool, love the big nav.

[mdh]

Yes, the mini pops out. The plate is designed with a spring loaded locking mechanism. Push the bottom end if the ipad in and it comes out about 1/3 of an inch, push again an it locks in flush.

Edited August 20, 2013 by mdh

[Dabliz02]

pretty nice

 

too bad I don't have a console, or any interior as a matter of fact  

 

[slash02]

Looks really good. As far as the hazard switch goes, you could use an early one and mount it in the little change cup on the left side of the dash, by the door.

 

I am thinking of mounting my nexus 7 in the dash for use as a digital gauge system... 

[paulram]

I think I am going to try to fabricate a console.  It will be trial and error.  I just bought a flatbed cutter that is being built now so my wheels are turning.  It cuts wood, metal, plastic...

 

Door panels, trunk panels, console??? Just need to make a cut file or die line....

 

Here is the video for the cutter.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvkISOReKtM

[davej]

+1 always a fan of tech mods.

I am thinking of mounting my nexus 7 in the dash for use as a digital gauge system...

What would you do for gauges? I was going to do Tue same with a nexus 7 and the torque app on my b5 s4, but that's an odbii, curious what you can do on an old car, cause I'd love to put it in my 76