projector

[scalebowler]

We actually used to have one up untill about 3 years ago when we tore it down. I did come up with some ideas on a drive-in style screen tower to mount it on. I was origionally hoping to just hook it to the overhang above the garage since I was planning on getting a smaller screen that would not weigh as much but this was a really good deal. I will have to make some drawings and see what I can come up with.

[rayg]

I got a manual 120" screen from Comp USA, yes they are still online  for $99. for my basement.   I was also thinking for moving it outside this summer as well.  i found these

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=outdoor+movie+screen&cp=14&safe=off&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1480&bih=910&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=13986475752793183010&sa=X&ei=BFKyTe9Y8IfRAbbW-IIJ&sqi=2&ved=0CEAQ8wIwAA#  

 http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=outdoor+movie+screen&cp=14&safe=off&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1480&bih=910&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=17999411456661286988&sa=X&ei=BFKyTe9Y8IfRAbbW-IIJ&sqi=2&ved=0CEYQ8gIwAQ#

I'm  leaning toward the first one because it doesn't require a noisy blower.

Als,o scalebowler did you ever find any more junction boxes by chance?

Ray

[scalebowler]

Thats a pretty nice looking screen. I would get another one for outdoors but I can't hook mine up inside (was told no) and I think I am going to build a screen support out of some wood and then use bolts to hold it together so I can break it down and put it away for storage. I am searching for some more boxes but have not been able to find any. I know where to buy brand new ones but I have not found any nice used ones. Working on trying to go to one more abandoned drive-in this summer. Trying to contact the assessor for that county to figure out who owns it so I can get the permission to visit it. I will let you know how it goes.
Alex

[bubba]

Ray.. I have a Gemmy inflatable screen as well. This will be the 4th season I've had it and have no issues with it at all. The blowers, if on grass, aren't that loud. Once the movie starts, you don't hear a thing. If you have the blowers in the driveway it may be a bit louder, but still not horrible. Same thing with screen wrinkles.. you don't see them once the movie starts..

[rayg]

Alex,

 Wood is away the easiest to work with and making it portable would be the way to go.  Also Thanks for the info and looking out for a box for me there is nothing left standing around here as far as drive-in's for the last 10 years .  Where do the sell them new?

Ken,

Thanks, for the info on the project screen , you really can't be inflatable for ease of use. I would have the blower on the grass and my sound system is good as well .  What kind of projector do you have?

Ray

[Kilroy]

Ray,
There is still a drive in outside of Attica I think ( North  M53) past Imlay City.  Don't know if they have junction boxes, but worth a check

[bubba]

Ray.. I have 2 I can use for outside.. I've got an Epson Business projector and my main one inside is an Optima.. I've taken that one outside a few times when I want to run my Xbox 360 as it has component inputs and my Epson doesn't. For my sound system, I use 2- 12" powered DJ speakers and sometimes I'll add an older powered sub..

[scalebowler]

Alex,

 Wood is away the easiest to work with and making it portable would be the way to go.  Also Thanks for the info and looking out for a box for me there is nothing left standing around here as far as drive-in's for the last 10 years .  Where do the sell them new?

It is a company based out of Kansas City Kansas called Speco and they are the only company that makes parts for these speakers. Infact if you look inside some drive-in speakers that were used within the last 10 years or so at a drive-in they usually have parts from Speco in them. Here is the link to their page for drive-in parts http://www.speco-usa.com/SiteResources/Data/Templates/template1.asp?docid=518&DocName=Drive-In%20Parts There is a link on the left side of the page that pulls up a PDF document listing out all the parts that they have and the prices.

[scalebowler]

Anyone got any ideas for an amplifier? I need something cheap that can take the DVD audio output and amplify it to something that the drive-in speakers can use. Any suggestions?

[tkaz]

What are the speakers rated to?  I'd start there, I ended up using a rack mount amp and modified the inputs to take RCA in from the DVD player.

Check out these Pyle amps, they stand alone and are pretty highly reviewed:

http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-PTA2-2x40W-Stereo-Amplifier/dp/B0013CDZDI