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jackedup · 01-31-2016, 11:14 AM

I recently found this Marshall Bluetooth speaker for $50 at SAMs club($200-$300 everywhere else). Brought it home and was so blown away by the sound quality that I was inspired to make it my new sound system in my C10. Throw a cup holder insert in and it makes a really nice addition to my ride. Sounds incredible!

jackedup · 01-31-2016, 11:22 AM

The speaker by itself.

jackedup · 01-31-2016, 11:24 AM

With console.

jackedup · 01-31-2016, 11:27 AM

Side view.

kingsolver72 · 01-31-2016, 11:27 AM

That's a cool idea. You must be a guitar player?

joeydurango · 01-31-2016, 11:32 AM

I play guitar, and own a Marshall amp. That is definitely pretty cool. What's the speaker setup in that little box? Just one midrange, or a couple little woofers with some separate tweeters? Anything's better than the stock dash speaker, but would like to know how that thing sounds.

sboris · 01-31-2016, 11:46 AM

Has sort of a vintage vibe to it..

jackedup · 01-31-2016, 12:21 PM

It has two tweeters and one woofer with a bass port in back all made by Marshall. Sounds amazing. Every person who has heard it is blown away.

jackedup · 01-31-2016, 12:26 PM

I had to hard wire in a power inverter to power up the speaker(all hidden of course). The inverter was originally designed to plug into the cigarette lighter.

F.A.A.benny · 01-31-2016, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sboris

Has sort of a vintage vibe to it..

That's the same thing I was thinking. It kinda looks like it could be period correct. I like it.

joeydurango · 01-31-2016, 12:40 PM

Looks like they make a few little speakers. What model name is that one?

EDIT: Looks like the Acton. I might just have to make something like this, accommodating the transfer case shifter, of course... thanks for the idea!

CG · 01-31-2016, 12:43 PM

You can do so much with technology today. I'm going to have to keep an open mind with the trucks we are putting together right now. I definitely prefer old school looking or original when it comes to vehicles.

kingsolver72 · 01-31-2016, 03:07 PM

Perhaps for you Fender folks they'll come out with a Twin Reverb.. Now that I think about it, I'd like a Mesa Boogie 50 Caliber version. Crank up the Santana.

jackedup · 02-01-2016, 12:48 AM

I keep trying to think of ways to make my truck unique without crossing that "Gaudy" line. The only other item inside my truck that isn't stock is my shift lever. Its a yellow Bakelite knob with a domed hobo nickel inlay.

jackedup · 02-01-2016, 12:50 AM

Installed

jackedup · 02-01-2016, 12:54 AM

Can't think of a way to spice up the outside.

swamp rat · 02-01-2016, 03:34 AM

Great idea!

While this is blue tooth I have one of these and it has pretty good sound and volume, makes me wonder if it or something similar could be mounted in the factory speaker location?

http://www.braven.com/outdoor-series...h-speaker.html
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**special-K** · 02-02-2016, 10:20 AM

Now that's a console. All nice touches that could have been in 67-72. Back then, I had an Ampex under dash cassette player...AND recorder. It came with a mic and had a storage tray on the bottom for the mic and 4 cassette cases. The speakers were Utahs.

DBK81 · 02-03-2016, 02:41 PM

What have you figured out for keeping it charged?

jackedup · 02-05-2016, 01:26 AM

No charging. It's designed to plug into a wall outlet but I've hard wired in a power inverter to plug the speaker into. I can also plug USB accessories into the inverter.

jackedup · 02-05-2016, 11:05 AM

Here it is finished and sealed in 3 coats of Tung Oil.

70's luvr · 02-05-2016, 11:12 AM

Gorgeous!

69chevy4wheel · 02-05-2016, 08:45 PM

Very cool!

70chevytruck · 02-05-2016, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackedup

No charging. It's designed to plug into a wall outlet but I've hard wired in a power inverter to plug the speaker into. I can also plug USB accessories into the inverter.

So how do you wire it in?

I am about to make a stereo purchase and want a simple speaker idea.

toolboxchev · 02-06-2016, 12:29 AM

I would not say thats all nice and fancy, I would say it suits me fine.

01-31-2016, 11:14 AM	#1
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	My new sound with zero interior modification I recently found this Marshall Bluetooth speaker for $50 at SAMs club($200-$300 everywhere else). Brought it home and was so blown away by the sound quality that I was inspired to make it my new sound system in my C10. Throw a cup holder insert in and it makes a really nice addition to my ride. Sounds incredible! Attached Images Last edited by jackedup; 01-31-2016 at 11:20 AM.

01-31-2016, 11:22 AM	#2
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification The speaker by itself. Attached Images

01-31-2016, 11:24 AM	#3
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification With console. Attached Images

01-31-2016, 11:27 AM	#4
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Side view. Attached Images

01-31-2016, 11:27 AM	#5
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,244	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification That's a cool idea. You must be a guitar player?

01-31-2016, 11:32 AM	#6
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification I play guitar, and own a Marshall amp. That is definitely pretty cool. What's the speaker setup in that little box? Just one midrange, or a couple little woofers with some separate tweeters? Anything's better than the stock dash speaker, but would like to know how that thing sounds. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

01-31-2016, 11:46 AM	#7
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Has sort of a vintage vibe to it.. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

01-31-2016, 12:21 PM	#8
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification It has two tweeters and one woofer with a bass port in back all made by Marshall. Sounds amazing. Every person who has heard it is blown away. Last edited by jackedup; 01-31-2016 at 12:28 PM.

01-31-2016, 12:26 PM	#9
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification I had to hard wire in a power inverter to power up the speaker(all hidden of course). The inverter was originally designed to plug into the cigarette lighter.

01-31-2016, 12:40 PM	#11
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 827	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Looks like they make a few little speakers. What model name is that one? EDIT: Looks like the Acton. I might just have to make something like this, accommodating the transfer case shifter, of course... thanks for the idea! __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED Last edited by joeydurango; 01-31-2016 at 12:53 PM.

01-31-2016, 12:43 PM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,985	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification You can do so much with technology today. I'm going to have to keep an open mind with the trucks we are putting together right now. I definitely prefer old school looking or original when it comes to vehicles. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-31-2016, 03:07 PM	#13
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,244	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Perhaps for you Fender folks they'll come out with a Twin Reverb.. Now that I think about it, I'd like a Mesa Boogie 50 Caliber version. Crank up the Santana.

02-01-2016, 12:48 AM	#14
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification I keep trying to think of ways to make my truck unique without crossing that "Gaudy" line. The only other item inside my truck that isn't stock is my shift lever. Its a yellow Bakelite knob with a domed hobo nickel inlay. Attached Images

02-01-2016, 12:50 AM	#15
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Installed Attached Images

02-01-2016, 12:54 AM	#16
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Can't think of a way to spice up the outside.



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02-01-2016, 03:34 AM	#17
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Great idea! While this is blue tooth I have one of these and it has pretty good sound and volume, makes me wonder if it or something similar could be mounted in the factory speaker location? http://www.braven.com/outdoor-series...h-speaker.html . . . __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

02-02-2016, 10:20 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Now that's a console. All nice touches that could have been in 67-72. Back then, I had an Ampex under dash cassette player...AND recorder. It came with a mic and had a storage tray on the bottom for the mic and 4 cassette cases. The speakers were Utahs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-03-2016, 02:41 PM	#19
DBK81 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 357	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification What have you figured out for keeping it charged? __________________ 1972 C10 - It might be old, but it's not slow

02-05-2016, 01:26 AM	#20
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification No charging. It's designed to plug into a wall outlet but I've hard wired in a power inverter to plug the speaker into. I can also plug USB accessories into the inverter.

02-05-2016, 11:05 AM	#21
jackedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: OKLAHOMA CITY Posts: 29	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Here it is finished and sealed in 3 coats of Tung Oil. Attached Images

02-05-2016, 11:12 AM	#22
70's luvr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Spring Hill,Fl Posts: 223	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Gorgeous!

02-05-2016, 08:45 PM	#23
69chevy4wheel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: fleetwood Posts: 15	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification Very cool!

02-06-2016, 12:29 AM	#25
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: My new sound with zero interior modification I would not say thats all nice and fancy, I would say it suits me fine.

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