73-87 stereo system pics

[AceX]

I hope that soon I can do a write-up on stealth systems in our trucks. I know alot of you guys don't like all the flash and other stuff that a system like mine sports, so I'm working on something that will require no cutting, and minimal fabrication.

It will show you how to get some good sound for a low price without molesting sheet metal with a cutting tool.

[lester622]

AceX for your door speakers did u cut the door or is it built out enough that you did not have to cut the door?

[lester622]

Also what did u make the panel out of thats under the door panel where the carpet goes? i dont really wanna buy new carpet for under the door panel to only cut a whole in it.

[AceX]

My doors and kicks are cut. The panel is a MDF base wrapped with carpet. The old panels had an MDF base with fiberglass forms and didn't look all that great, plus they scuffed easily.

Carpet doesn't scuff, scrape, or scratch. The white "trim" is made form white colored plexiglass.

[cjracing15]

Here is my install I did last year. I got everything from chrutchville on-line.

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Here is mine, waiting to be installed. Not pictured are the 4x6 factory door speakers I will be installing...just finished restoring the brackets & covers and modifying the door panels I already had to make them fit.

hey Jeff, who did the "modernizing" on that stock stereo? i absolutely love the idea

[AceX]

There's a sticky in the "Truck Audio" section that goes over it.

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

hey Jeff, who did the "modernizing" on that stock stereo? i absolutely love the idea

S&M Electro Tech in Blaine Minnesota. Everything but the exterior is brand new. New modern digital tuner, MP3, etc..

Was somewhat spendy, but well worth it IMO.

[ECU PIRATE]

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

Here's what I have, no subs yet.



The Amp powers the 6x9's and the 6.5s. The head unit powers the dash speakers.




These are mounted in the rear cab corners, facing up.

Are those 3 1/2" speakers you have stuffed in the dash? I am thinking about installing the same set up in my 82

[bigbadjohn84]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Here is mine, waiting to be installed. Not pictured are the 4x6 factory door speakers I will be installing...just finished restoring the brackets & covers and modifying the door panels I already had to make them fit.

how or where did you get that radio modified like that???? I have a couple of them laying around and a couple newer head units.. I am very interested in tryin the same approach with me 83

[flamingbig10]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

S&M Electro Tech in Blaine Minnesota. Everything but the exterior is brand new. New modern digital tuner, MP3, etc..

Was somewhat spendy, but well worth it IMO.

here you go

[87 GMC Burban]

Do You Have Anymore Pictures Of This?

[mrhino]

here's mine