'74 Audio upgrade

[Shark_13]

I've always liked a good audio system, car and home.

The 74 has the factory AM radio. I am leaving it because I won't cut the dash.

Plan is to add a Bluetooth adapter and directly feed my 4 channel amp. 2 channels will power a set of 6x9 component speakers, and the other two channels bridged to run a sub.

I purchased a set of metal mounts from 73-87.com for the 6x9 that fit into the corner behind the seat . They seem very well made, and made in USA which is important to me.

I painted them, and will add a layer of deadening mat before installing into corners.

Built a sub box to fit behind the seat today.

Using a shallow sub from infinity. Seat will go all the way back.

[Shark_13]

Here's a few pics.

[Shark_13]

Made more progress the other day after work.

Carpeted the sub box, added deadener and carpet to the 6x9 corner adapter plates.

[78 Big10 454]

Looking sharp. Nice, clean installation.

[Shark_13]

Thanks!

Plan is to keep it completely "stealth", nothing visible.

Amp, crossover and Bluetooth adapter will all be under seat on floor.

After I recover the seat, I hope to modify it to make it fold forward. Then I can use the space beside the sub box for a little bit of storage too

[Shark_13]

Here's the rough layout.

Got the carpet removed, power run to the battery, passenger 6x9 in.

After work this week should be able to finish it up wiring.

[3drburb]

Nice work on the sound system and congrats on the overall purchase and work on the truck so far.

[Shark_13]

It's finished except for tweeters. Haven't found their final spot yet.

Rockford Bluetooth adapter works pretty slick, stream directly to amp.

[Shark_13]

Tweeters sound pretty good down on the kick panels.
Bonus I used the existing panel mounting screw so it worked out well

Put a couple acdc albums through it today. Needs a little tuning still but pretty good.