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Wrapped up the installation of a Kicker 10” hideaway under seat subwoofer. The previous owner cut the doors to make way for 2 6x9s in each door, all of which I upgraded recently. Sound on them is ok but not quite full enough so with the addition of the sub, it sounds a lot better. I still prefer that rumble of the MagnaFlows, but having a good sounding stereo is a bonus.

Purchased it from Crutchfield, sales rep Dwayne. Strong recommend if you’re ready to upgrade yours.

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Inside door speakers will sound like crap if you don't insulate them. Crutchfield used to sell a styrofoam shield that you put on the back of the speaker to cut unwanted radiant metallic sibilance. Possibly the silvered Sound Control Matting might work too.

Everybody like to knock their PO for cutting holes in the doors, but I've had my C/10 Stepside since 6/1973, so I'm the guy who wanted a stereo in his truck. But I did go with single 5.5'' speakers because I thought the 6x9s cut away too much steel.
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Old blue ran errands for the 73

Tired of this never ending 4L80 project.

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I know. Seems like my '71 GMC is the support truck for my ''new'' 2003 Tahoe.
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Need front sway bar, want OEM type for 67.

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double post

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Speaker baffles https://www.crutchfield.com/p_237XT9...th.html?tp=660

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Finished painting the cab, cowl, fenders, doors, and hood this past weekend.

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Yup. That's the Critter.

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Today I applied what I hope is the last coat of paint on the 67 steering wheel I restored. I started working on it 4 years ago but got side tracked working higher priority projects.

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It looks like you have it looking really good.

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Thanks, the process isn't difficult but involves a lot of sanding. Always a risk when not having a paint booth, but there was no wind this morning so I went for it.

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I need to do that to my '68 Wheel. I tried to get the OE Stock color spray paint FAWN, but I'll have to settle for Nissan Driftwood Sand.

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Just remember that it's a paint chip in a catalog and not actually a furriner color! :lol: When I painted my '56 Chevy wagon, I let my wife pick the blue color painted lower part from the Ditzler book. Could have just as easily gotten the turquoise for that year, but I'd already picked good old GM #11 for the white instead of the cream color. ;)

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Loading up to go to Tennessee leaving in the morning

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For a bit now my battery meter hasn't moved, finally bugged me enough to check the fuses, when I pulled the driver's side apart the glass separated. I stuck in a normal one in (which is way to long) but that allowed the battery meter to come back alive.

I wanted to get Littelfuse SFE4BP SFE, but got Bussmann Division SFE-4 Auto because they'll come in tomorrow (via Amazon). Hopefully it will fit properly!

After that, I'll not drive or see my truck for awhile - which makes me sad. I'm having to move to Atlanta, Ga on Saturday to keep my position at WarnerBros. Discovery (my remote work status was revoked) and I must report to the campus there. My youngest will be keeping up the house here in Texas, while I hunker down in a little apartment. Kind of sucks but I am trying to see it as an adventure. After being here in my home for nearly 25 years and twice as long in Texas, it surely will be different.

Here's the truck, nicely tucked with her cover on to keep the dust off while I am away. See you labor day or perhaps Thanksgiving Good 'O Truck! :'(

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Good luck with everything Richard, that sux

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looks real good

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These Bussmann Division SFE-4 Auto fit perfectly! I recommend these and I love the little case, reminds me of the old days getting little boxes of fuses.

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Today I installed an alternator bracket that I lengthened and modified to work with my M/T valve covers. I made a temporary one a couple of years ago until I had a way to heat/bent metal to match the curve needed to clear the alternator. This was a good project to justify an oxy/acetylene torch for the garage.