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GeorgeF · 04-08-2009, 11:26 AM

I'm new, just curious if anyone has put a more modern JL Audio Stealthbox console subwoofer in a 69-72 Blazer as a replacement for the OEM center console?

Attached is a pic of my new toy recently acquired:

smokekiki · 04-08-2009, 11:51 AM

Welcome to the board. I had to look up what a JBL stealthbox is. So I can't help with that. How about some more pics of the Blazer? We are would like that!

GeorgeF · 04-08-2009, 12:14 PM

Ah- Its a sealed subwoofer enclosure:

GeorgeF · 04-08-2009, 12:26 PM

Here is a better pic of a Jeep Wranger version installed-

I would love one, except for the $900 price tag...

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 04-08-2009, 04:04 PM

welcome to the board very nice blazer is it a 69 or a 70.

GeorgeF · 04-08-2009, 04:22 PM

It is a 70! I have a set of body mounts, poly spring bushings and Bilsteins all sitting in the garage. The body mounts all look original as do the spring bushings... once I weld up the broken upper shock mount in the rear it should handle like a new truck.

bouncytruck · 04-08-2009, 04:59 PM

Welcome to the board from Seattle. Nice looking Blazer.

I've never seen or heard of the JL Audio Stealthbox, but it looks like a good console alternative. I'd find the dimensions to make sure you have the width before dropping the $574.99 list price. Does it have an amp in it?

GeorgeF · 04-08-2009, 05:03 PM

No... no amp at that price.... Sub in a box only. I had one in a Grand Cherokee several years ago and it was GREAT, their niche is taking advantage of nooks/crannies in vehicles to make use of space for subwoofers- I really liked the idea of one in my Blazer because it would be "stealthy" in a console, and I could tac-weld the nuts on the mount bolts on the underside of the body to deter theft.

cparman · 04-08-2009, 08:00 PM

George F what about putting an 8"w7 jl in the factory console? I have a set of JL components in the back of my Blazer, and have been thinking about a sub. I think you have come up with the perfect solution. The stock console is plenty big. an 8" an amp or two under the seats, components in the rear, and in the kickpanel area. Just think how good your favorite music will sound OVER the noisy crap coming from the young rapper next to you. the look on his face while he gets to listen to David Alan Coe at volume would be priceless!

GeorgeF · 04-10-2009, 09:41 AM

Honestly, I had to look up who David Allen Coe is (was?)... I just like driving with the top down on the highway with the tunes going- although I am more likely to be playing Social Distortion or The Strokes

Given some of the other issues I have found on the Blazer, the stereo is going to be way down the list, but someday...

bouncytruck · 04-10-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeF

Honestly, I had to look up who David Allen Coe is (was?)...

Ditto.

I have my head unit and a 6-disc changer hidden in my console. I mounted it similar to this photo (but this isn't mine)

cparman · 04-11-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgeF

Honestly, I had to look up who David Allen Coe is (was?)... I just like driving with the top down on the highway with the tunes going- although I am more likely to be playing Social Distortion or The Strokes

Given some of the other issues I have found on the Blazer, the stereo is going to be way down the list, but someday...

Hey I am just an old fat redneck!! Social who? Stoked what, ha ha.. Can't ya just see it though, someone my age with music playing loud enough to get arrested, and all you young guys have no clue as to the artist. Jeez I still call them albums not cd's. Did ya find a picture of David Alan Coe? aint he sumthin to look at

04-08-2009, 11:26 AM	#1
GeorgeF Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 17	Interior Questions I'm new, just curious if anyone has put a more modern JL Audio Stealthbox console subwoofer in a 69-72 Blazer as a replacement for the OEM center console? Attached is a pic of my new toy recently acquired: Attached Images

04-08-2009, 11:51 AM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Re: Interior Questions Welcome to the board. I had to look up what a JBL stealthbox is. So I can't help with that. How about some more pics of the Blazer? We are would like that! __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

04-08-2009, 12:14 PM	#3
GeorgeF Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 17	Re: Interior Questions Ah- Its a sealed subwoofer enclosure:

04-08-2009, 12:26 PM	#4
GeorgeF Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 17	Re: Interior Questions Here is a better pic of a Jeep Wranger version installed- I would love one, except for the $900 price tag...

04-08-2009, 04:04 PM	#5
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	Re: Interior Questions welcome to the board very nice blazer is it a 69 or a 70. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

04-08-2009, 04:22 PM	#6
GeorgeF Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 17	Re: Interior Questions It is a 70! I have a set of body mounts, poly spring bushings and Bilsteins all sitting in the garage. The body mounts all look original as do the spring bushings... once I weld up the broken upper shock mount in the rear it should handle like a new truck.

04-08-2009, 04:59 PM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Interior Questions Welcome to the board from Seattle. Nice looking Blazer. I've never seen or heard of the JL Audio Stealthbox, but it looks like a good console alternative. I'd find the dimensions to make sure you have the width before dropping the $574.99 list price. Does it have an amp in it? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-08-2009, 05:03 PM	#8
GeorgeF Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 17	Re: Interior Questions No... no amp at that price.... Sub in a box only. I had one in a Grand Cherokee several years ago and it was GREAT, their niche is taking advantage of nooks/crannies in vehicles to make use of space for subwoofers- I really liked the idea of one in my Blazer because it would be "stealthy" in a console, and I could tac-weld the nuts on the mount bolts on the underside of the body to deter theft.

04-08-2009, 08:00 PM	#9
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Interior Questions George F what about putting an 8"w7 jl in the factory console? I have a set of JL components in the back of my Blazer, and have been thinking about a sub. I think you have come up with the perfect solution. The stock console is plenty big. an 8" an amp or two under the seats, components in the rear, and in the kickpanel area. Just think how good your favorite music will sound OVER the noisy crap coming from the young rapper next to you. the look on his face while he gets to listen to David Alan Coe at volume would be priceless!

04-10-2009, 09:41 AM	#10
GeorgeF Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 17	Re: Interior Questions Honestly, I had to look up who David Allen Coe is (was?)... I just like driving with the top down on the highway with the tunes going- although I am more likely to be playing Social Distortion or The Strokes Given some of the other issues I have found on the Blazer, the stereo is going to be way down the list, but someday...



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