TV Removal and Replacement

[MadMaxWinny]

Greetings!

I've seen a few people ask about the removal of the old tube-style TVs above the dashboard and thought I'd share my little project. First of all, the removal requires two strong men and a dog! After removing all of the assorted trim, the large brace on the top of the set must be unbolted and the super strong double-side foam tape seal must be broken. Take great care lifting it out, since all of the weight is high and awkward.

My project got a bit complicated, since I wanted to accomplish three things: TV removal, new TV installation in a more convenient location, and restoring the hole in the dash. I decided to remove and repurpose the cabinet above the third seat (left side of door).

I cut off the back 3" and reinstalled, then faced it with a piece of oak, and finally installed a heavy duty swing bracket. This was the new home for a 42" Samsung flat screen and soundbar system.

With the remainder of the cabinet, I removed ~3" from the width (which required extensive shelving modification) and added a new back. After going to town on the incredibly thick old TV cage (to the tune of five saber saw blades), I mounted the modified cabinet. I am very happy with the finished product. (Apologies for the photos - I can't rotate them to save my life).

Cheers!

[Chaffeekid]

Great Job, I like it.

[creativepart]

Just a FYI… when taking photos with your phone if you turn the phone horizontal rather than vertical and you do so with the home button or area to the right with your volume controls facing downward you photos will be oriented correctly when you upload them to the forum.