Where do you put the speakers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rchdrm · 08-06-2005, 05:40 PM

As my son and I work on the 68 I was wondering where everyone is putting their stereo speakers?
I would like to see some good ideas and pic's.

5150 · 08-06-2005, 05:47 PM

Well, that's the question that bothers us all. If you take out the gas tank then you have room to build a set up behind the seat. If you leave the tank in then you are pretty much stuck with the doors, kickpanels, and under the seat.

I'm personally going to put my 6x9's in the doors, but there are a lot of guys who will cringe when I say that.

Welcome to the board!

muddpile · 08-06-2005, 07:17 PM

I'm in a similar situation. I see a lot of 6x9's cut into the lower front corner of the door. I see a lot of kick panels with a mid/tweet combo installed. I see some people replace the mono dash speaker with a pair of 4", and others opt for the 4 4" speakers in the Highliner headliner. The choices are endless really, and what it really boils down to is how much customization you want to do.

Mudder · 08-06-2005, 07:28 PM

I have always cut 6x9's in the doors. I removed the gas tank for extra room and the tweeters are in the corners of the lower dash.

BIGT05 · 08-06-2005, 08:51 PM

6x9s in the door is good but theres whething problems when doing that sometimes if ur going to u have to make sure all ur weatherstipping is good and the door and windows seal properly when u shut em otherwise u could ruin a perfectly good pair of speakers but if u cover em properly it shouldn't matter anyway

woodman13 · 08-06-2005, 09:33 PM

I recall when I built my last 69 I came across a kick panel that had a 6X9 speaker in it. Maybe someone can shed some light on this.

BrianStep72 · 08-06-2005, 09:45 PM

I put 2 REAL NICE 4" speakers in the dash exactly where the 4x9 came from (mono), then I put 2 Sony Xploid 150 W under the seat pointing directly forward. I have to adjust the balance between front and rear sometimes, but with the 10 CD changer in the glovebox I have a NO CUTTING CD quality installation which sounds pretty good. (the controllers for the CD are in the ash-tray cause I don't smoke).

Brian

mr402 · 08-06-2005, 10:11 PM

If you put your speakers in the doors crutchfield has some speaker liners (baffles?) that will go around them to protect them from them elements. I strongly suggest using them for any in door installation. I have one in the drivers door since the hole was already there and for the passenger side I put it in the opening behind the seat. A 6X9 barely fits in there.

chevyboy55 · 08-06-2005, 10:53 PM

My son & I put 2 good quality 4'' in the dash in the stock location. 2- 6"x9" in the doors & 2 -10" subs under the seat. The subs really rattle your hemmroids pointing straight at yer butt. Mike

jhwkns · 08-07-2005, 01:09 AM

mine are in the doors

Sillyoldman · 08-07-2005, 03:49 AM

What about under the dash, pointed downward? Thats something that I thought about doing.

72str8flush · 08-07-2005, 01:12 PM

For those of you that mounted two 4" speaker in the stock location, do the magnets not interfere with the CD player? And where are they attached to the dash at? Thanks.

5150 · 08-07-2005, 02:19 PM

Woodman13-I'm VERY interested in those kickpanels that let you put 6x9's in them. I really don't want to cut my doors, but that seems the only route to put 6x9's in your truck. Heres a link to a post of the same question that I had. Several guys gave me ideas, but none I liked besides the possibilities of a kick panel.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=163092

70short · 08-07-2005, 03:08 PM

I removed the gas tank from behind the seat. I built A box for 3 MTX 10" SUB's. Phoenix gold 6 1/2" component behind my door panels. 2 phoenix gold tweeters on my dash (corners). 2 MBQuart 4" drivers in the center dash. A indash JVC AM/FM CD player with an AUX input on the face of the player for my portable MP3 player. 2 Phoenix gold AMP's and signal processer under the seat. I am still in the process of the install when I am finished I will have PIC's

Gary

matthufham · 08-07-2005, 04:56 PM

how do the subs sound? i would think you lack the proper air capacity with 3 crammed in there. or have you not gotten them put together yet?

08-06-2005, 05:40 PM	#1
rchdrm The start of the $ pit! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: garland, Tx Posts: 153	Where do you put the speakers? As my son and I work on the 68 I was wondering where everyone is putting their stereo speakers? I would like to see some good ideas and pic's.

08-06-2005, 05:47 PM	#2
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Well, that's the question that bothers us all. If you take out the gas tank then you have room to build a set up behind the seat. If you leave the tank in then you are pretty much stuck with the doors, kickpanels, and under the seat. I'm personally going to put my 6x9's in the doors, but there are a lot of guys who will cringe when I say that. Welcome to the board! __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

08-06-2005, 07:17 PM	#3
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	I'm in a similar situation. I see a lot of 6x9's cut into the lower front corner of the door. I see a lot of kick panels with a mid/tweet combo installed. I see some people replace the mono dash speaker with a pair of 4", and others opt for the 4 4" speakers in the Highliner headliner. The choices are endless really, and what it really boils down to is how much customization you want to do. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

08-06-2005, 07:28 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I have always cut 6x9's in the doors. I removed the gas tank for extra room and the tweeters are in the corners of the lower dash. Attached Images

08-06-2005, 09:33 PM	#6
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	I recall when I built my last 69 I came across a kick panel that had a 6X9 speaker in it. Maybe someone can shed some light on this. __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

08-06-2005, 08:51 PM	#5
BIGT05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Silsbee Tx Posts: 72	6x9s in the door is good but theres whething problems when doing that sometimes if ur going to u have to make sure all ur weatherstipping is good and the door and windows seal properly when u shut em otherwise u could ruin a perfectly good pair of speakers but if u cover em properly it shouldn't matter anyway

08-06-2005, 09:45 PM	#7
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	I put 2 REAL NICE 4" speakers in the dash exactly where the 4x9 came from (mono), then I put 2 Sony Xploid 150 W under the seat pointing directly forward. I have to adjust the balance between front and rear sometimes, but with the 10 CD changer in the glovebox I have a NO CUTTING CD quality installation which sounds pretty good. (the controllers for the CD are in the ash-tray cause I don't smoke). Brian __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

08-06-2005, 10:11 PM	#8
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	If you put your speakers in the doors crutchfield has some speaker liners (baffles?) that will go around them to protect them from them elements. I strongly suggest using them for any in door installation. I have one in the drivers door since the hole was already there and for the passenger side I put it in the opening behind the seat. A 6X9 barely fits in there. Attached Images __________________ Enjoying life again. Time to get those big blocks rolling.

08-06-2005, 10:53 PM	#9
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	My son & I put 2 good quality 4'' in the dash in the stock location. 2- 6"x9" in the doors & 2 -10" subs under the seat. The subs really rattle your hemmroids pointing straight at yer butt. Mike

08-07-2005, 01:09 AM	#10
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	mine are in the doors Attached Images __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

08-07-2005, 03:49 AM	#11
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	What about under the dash, pointed downward? Thats something that I thought about doing. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

08-07-2005, 01:12 PM	#12
72str8flush Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tennyson, Indiana 47637 Posts: 137	For those of you that mounted two 4" speaker in the stock location, do the magnets not interfere with the CD player? And where are they attached to the dash at? Thanks. __________________ 72 Chevy Short Bed Fleet: 350/TH350 - Sold - Now trying to sell the parts that I have left over. _______________________ 2006 VW GTI

08-07-2005, 02:19 PM	#13
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Woodman13-I'm VERY interested in those kickpanels that let you put 6x9's in them. I really don't want to cut my doors, but that seems the only route to put 6x9's in your truck. Heres a link to a post of the same question that I had. Several guys gave me ideas, but none I liked besides the possibilities of a kick panel. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=163092 __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

08-07-2005, 03:08 PM	#14
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Stereo I removed the gas tank from behind the seat. I built A box for 3 MTX 10" SUB's. Phoenix gold 6 1/2" component behind my door panels. 2 phoenix gold tweeters on my dash (corners). 2 MBQuart 4" drivers in the center dash. A indash JVC AM/FM CD player with an AUX input on the face of the player for my portable MP3 player. 2 Phoenix gold AMP's and signal processer under the seat. I am still in the process of the install when I am finished I will have PIC's Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

08-07-2005, 04:56 PM	#15
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	how do the subs sound? i would think you lack the proper air capacity with 3 crammed in there. or have you not gotten them put together yet?



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