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[68 C10 Driver]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Not the cheapest but I like to keep things simple. Sent my Original AM Radio with perfect chrome for a refit with the Aurora Design Conversion. Conversion gives u AM/FM Bluetooth so hands free calling and music streaming from my phone. I used a RetroSound Dual cone speaker up front. Gas tank is out of the cab so put a 6 x 9 speaker in each corner.

I used the same speaker enclosures as you...I used 3M seam sealer around the edges so it will not rattle or vibrate when the volume is up.

[4thedogs]

Originally Posted by DDassow01

Don't cut it. I had a Retrosound Hermosa for 3 years and then last spring it just died. I found the Rockville Bluetooth Amp P20 on Amazon and love it. I got an old non working AM radio and put it in the dash for the look but everything is run from the phone.

Ok, So I am understanding this. Power goes to the Amp, speakers are connected to the amp, your phone connects to the amp via bluetooth?

[DDassow01]

Exactly

[JNDewes]

Can you give details on the corner subwoofer box? I still have my gas tank in the cab but want a bigger subwoofer!

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

I am going for a modified version of what DDassow01 talks about. I have to fix my cut dash first in order to complete it. I have a working AM radio and I'm going to put the radio and new speaker in the dash to return it to 100% working factory configuration. Then, for most of my listening I already have under the seat a bluetooth compatible amp and 4 ea. 6.5 inch round speakers installed in custom wooden boxes. Amp in the middle, and speakers under the seat on driver and passenger side facing forward and up. Sounds like music is coming from everywhere, very solid and clear sound. 8 inch subwoofer in a custom wooden box is sitting in the corner where the jack normally is, and jack is in my toolbox in the bed. No modification to the truck except to run power wires. I thought long about this and went this direction because I didn't want any modern aftermarket junk in the dash (or really anywhere else in the truck) that is just going to quit working after a few months.

[dmjlambert]

Yes here is a thread where I show pictures of how I made the boxes, including the subwoofer box. https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...07#post9064407

I think the corner where the jack is normally kept can take a bigger than 8 inch one. But 8 inches is what I got. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S8JG5BX
The 8 inch subwoofer really tucks away and doesn't take up much room. I have the jack in my large toolbox in the bed of the truck. I suppose I should have used a 10 or 12 inch subwoofer and there would still be plenty of room. I took pictures of 2 angles so you can see how it fits. It's hard to capture a picture that shows the situation.

[HalfBrit]

I’m going the opposite direction, to a single DIN opening. Made an adapter plate, which will be painted with the rest of the interior.