Author Topic: major mod in progress (Read 2749 times)

Alaska_AV · « **on:** November 17, 2009, 01:08:29 AM »

I'm just about done with a major mod in my 2002

I switched out the steering coulomb to a 2003 version. Discovered 2003 2500/3500 trucks/vans have compatible body bags with the 2002

Gained 8 stereo control buttons and the 4 dic buttons are momentary switches to ground... they can run air horns, lighting, HUD, anything really.

I also removed my stockish stereo and tape deck, DVD player, TV tuner/distribution center, RSE.......

and did the double din mod with a 2003 bucket and dash bezel. Threw in a china 7'' touch screen

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Din-DVD-Navigation-Radio-TV-iPOD-PIP-HD-Digital-Panel_W0QQitemZ260452803698QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca4326472

this is the highlights

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2009, 04:43:20 AM »

WOW, I'm starting to believe that you have most modding '02 in existence. Great work

I see your wife's project in one of the pix there also.

MyBigToy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2009, 05:59:30 AM »

Man you have way too much time on your hands! It looks great; I wouldn't have the cojones to tackle a big job like that. So did you keep it on the road while the modding was in progress or were you able to leave it sitting?

Enkei · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2009, 06:24:56 AM »

Oh I thought this was a post that you won a Major prize

? Like a Lamp shaped like a Leg...

(hey it's that time of the year..)

Anyway nice work.... How long did it take?

Donnie1 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:48:22 AM »

Great job. Looks great. I'd love to to do a stereo upgrade in Gina's but I'm afraid that will have to wait a while.

bluedevil · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:07:20 AM »

WOw! That looks complicated but cool. It's cool how one can gain extras out of common parts.

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #6 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:15:18 AM »

thanks

i have about 4 mo in this project. From brain fart to now. The airbag deal was the bigest gamble. but it worked.

3-4 hours to switch steering coulombs
a day to remove the old radio stuff and fit the new one

yes i drove it every day, no I dont have to much time.....

Fowlhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** November 17, 2009, 01:03:25 PM »

WoW!!! Nice job man!! I guess I need to drive my 02 to Alaska for modding?

bluedevil · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2009, 02:41:26 PM »

How did you removed the airbag cap off the steering wheel? Is there a pin or something?

Alaska_AV · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2009, 09:13:52 PM »

There are pins on the back of the body bags that lock into the steering wheel. holes on the 02 are on the sides facing the gauges. on the 03 there are pin holes on each side facing the doors. Inserting poking device into the holes releases the pins and the bag comes off.

some more pics......