Folks,
I have seen plastic kickpanel kits that have a molded circular speaker
cavity. The kickpanel fits over the existing panel and has a cutout for
the vent.
Tom B. '57 Stepside 3200
-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Pewterbaugh [SMTP:dpewter@email.msn.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 1999 9:37 AM
To: Kevin Lake; Don; oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Stereo questions
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
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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