I agree that under the dash (for the main 6x9's or whatever) is a better
(soundwise) location than behind or under the seats. Probably more space to
work with also (at least that is the direction I'm headed in). I got one of
those Autosound models that fits the AD knob spacing & I will be modeling
the "in dash" speakers after the "Chevy Trucks" & similar vendor offerings,
but with much higher quality speakers (I will be building my own mounting
board). I haven't hooked up the stereo yet, so can't comment on quality of
sound, although I do agree with others on plastic look (only other idea is
to hide better quality radio somewhere else, like glove compartment & that
is just to far a reach, for me, to be practical). Also, could consider
mounting "in site" under dash.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-Window
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Lake <lakek@oit.edu>
To: Don <dhartman@sunvalley.net>; oletrucks@autox.team.net
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, April 26, 1999 11:42 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Stereo questions
>Why cut anything. I was planning on fabricating a bolt in plate to go in
>the glove box (I never use it for gloves anyway). There are some of the
>new CD changers that you can hook into virtually any radio, and not have to
>cut anything. I have been looking at some of the Alpine speakers and it
>looks like I could install two of the small ones in my stock radio speaker
>enclosure without any major modification and another pair of speakers could
>be mounted under the seat, or under the dash. This is how I plan on
>setting mine up, but then I am not a serious audiophile.
>
>Kevin Lake
>56 GMC Suburban/napco
>
>
>----------
>> From: Don <dhartman@sunvalley.net>
>> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
>> Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Stereo questions
>> Date: Monday, April 26, 1999 5:55 PM
>>
>> Rule No 1. Do NOT cut the dash to fit your new stereo. PERIOD.
>>
>> Rule No 2. All that LOUD stuff that some of you guys MUST HAVE... can
>be
>> installed in a temporary fashion. (Trust me). Do NOT cut holes in your
>> truck. As an example, I have 6x9/60's in wrapped boxes behind the seat in
>> either corner. I'll get the mfgr/part no if anyone wants it. Amps, etc
>> are easily mounted under/behind the seat.
>>
>> Rule No 3. You WILL GET OLD. I'm not saying that you will not
>appreciate
>> loud music in your later years... but merely suggesting you keep the
>> opportunity to restore your rig rather than call the sheet metal shop or
>> local welder... heheh.
>>
>> Rule No 4. Always have a copy of the following artists' CD's or
>cassettes
>> on hand, to fit any occasion you may incur... (I'm not trying to start a
>> war here, just offering my last stab at humor...)
>> Rolling Stones-Needs no clarification
>> Frank Sinatra-Pleasing to the 'older crowd'
>> 10,000 Maniacs-Pleasing to the 'indifferent crowd'
>> Georgia Satellites-Pleasing to somebody
>> George Benson-Pleasing to the Jazzy crowd
>> Marilyn Manson-...just kidding...
>> you get the idea...
>>
>> Whole point of the post... please CONSIDER heavily before you cut your
>> investment... Good luck
>>
>> Don
>> '55 2nd DeLuxe
>>
>>
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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