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bollybib · 07-07-2014, 03:29 PM

Just read thru your thread. I really dig your truck and the way you have been writing about your adventures while fixing it up. As many others have said, your garage is fine indeed and I can't say enough about the utility knife color match!

Thanks for the kind words that you posted in my Project thread. I still do little and not-so-little projects on my truck but I can't seem to find the motivation and/or set aside the time to post them up like I once did.

Boyd · 07-08-2014, 08:41 PM

VA - Thanks. I'm very happy with it.

Since the powered sub is mounted to the floor under the seat I was putting off installing the seat until the sound system problem was fixed. This past Saturday I tracked the problem to a defective EQ. The unit is supposed to put out 7v signals to the amps, but I was only able to measure 4 milli-volts on any of the outputs, regardless of the gain settings. I didn't want to wait another week for a replacement to arrive before being able to drive the truck, so I went ahead and installed the seat.

For temporary tunes I disconnected the EQ and sub and plugged the iPod directly into the amp, not expecting much, but it actually worked well. My wife joined me (her first ride in the truck!) for a cruise down to the local Sonic...my 1972 playlist playing in the cab. We had a good time.

Unfortunately, while we were out I received a call from my brother that my father had passed unexpectedly, so what little work I have left to do for the interior is on hold.

I'll update as soon as possible.

Boyd · 07-08-2014, 08:43 PM

Jim - Thank you for checking in here. I really dig your truck, and the work you've done to it, as well...Keep Trucking!

Boyd · 07-08-2014, 08:52 PM

VA - I just realized we could have swapped steering wheels! I replaced my wood wheel and have ready to install the very same billet wheel that you replaced with a wood wheel.

Anyway, I really like your truck, too. It's in the same vein as Jim's...a nice, driveable, useable, classic truck. You two have planted a seed for my next project!

Low Elco · 07-10-2014, 10:12 AM

Really diggin' your truck.

Condolences on your Dad.

**nlped** · 07-10-2014, 07:08 PM

Truck looks great! Love the garage, but if you moved, did you move out of it??? If so, somebody got themselves a helluva nice shop.

Sorry about your Dad!!

flashed · 07-10-2014, 07:45 PM

Wow ,what a cool build .

Boyd · 07-13-2014, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Really diggin' your truck.

Condolences on your Dad.

Thanks, and thanks. He was a good man that worked entirely too hard for someone his age (64).

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

Truck looks great! Love the garage, but if you moved, did you move out of it??? If so, somebody got themselves a helluva nice shop.

Sorry about your Dad!!

Thanks. Yeah, I hated leaving that garage behind, but the plan is to buy or build a place with a 40x60 shop. Unfortunately, our place sold immediately and we haven't been able to find anything that ticks most of our boxes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Wow ,what a cool build .

Thanks, although I wouldn't consider this a "build"...more like a "refresh", minus paint.

Boyd · 07-13-2014, 12:33 PM

The sound system problem has been remedied...it turned out to be a bad fuse in the factory fuse block. So everything is now hooked up and working properly. It sounds great!

I mounted the EQ to the bottom of the seat, under the driver's side. This keeps everything out of sight but also allows me to easily adjust the volume and/or sound settings.

The iPod is inside the console on the seat. I also installed the new steering wheel and painted the door panels black.

**nlped** · 07-13-2014, 03:56 PM

Looks really good. Really like the steering wheel, auto shift handle and blinker/tilt arms.

Xeen · 07-13-2014, 04:18 PM

I notice you are running a powered 8" sub.
What most people don't know is while amplifiers have internal capacitors unfortunately they aren't nearly adequate to fully power the amplifier under high demand and subsequently fail to produce sound at their maximum potential.
What this means in layman's terms is your sub isn't hitting nearly as hard as it would be if you added a Capacitor because your amp is starving for power.
I wouldn't worry about using a Cap for your mid/tweet amp because with your set up it's simply not necessary.
If you are interested in knowing more here is a link.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xzJ7h4V...itors/faq.html

07-07-2014, 03:29 PM	#1
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Just read thru your thread. I really dig your truck and the way you have been writing about your adventures while fixing it up. As many others have said, your garage is fine indeed and I can't say enough about the utility knife color match! Thanks for the kind words that you posted in my Project thread. I still do little and not-so-little projects on my truck but I can't seem to find the motivation and/or set aside the time to post them up like I once did. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

07-08-2014, 08:41 PM	#2
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') VA - Thanks. I'm very happy with it. Since the powered sub is mounted to the floor under the seat I was putting off installing the seat until the sound system problem was fixed. This past Saturday I tracked the problem to a defective EQ. The unit is supposed to put out 7v signals to the amps, but I was only able to measure 4 milli-volts on any of the outputs, regardless of the gain settings. I didn't want to wait another week for a replacement to arrive before being able to drive the truck, so I went ahead and installed the seat. For temporary tunes I disconnected the EQ and sub and plugged the iPod directly into the amp, not expecting much, but it actually worked well. My wife joined me (her first ride in the truck!) for a cruise down to the local Sonic...my 1972 playlist playing in the cab. We had a good time. Unfortunately, while we were out I received a call from my brother that my father had passed unexpectedly, so what little work I have left to do for the interior is on hold. I'll update as soon as possible. __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

07-08-2014, 08:43 PM	#3
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Jim - Thank you for checking in here. I really dig your truck, and the work you've done to it, as well...Keep Trucking! __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

07-08-2014, 08:52 PM	#4
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') VA - I just realized we could have swapped steering wheels! I replaced my wood wheel and have ready to install the very same billet wheel that you replaced with a wood wheel. Anyway, I really like your truck, too. It's in the same vein as Jim's...a nice, driveable, useable, classic truck. You two have planted a seed for my next project! __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

07-10-2014, 10:12 AM	#5
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Really diggin' your truck. Condolences on your Dad. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-10-2014, 07:08 PM	#6
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Truck looks great! Love the garage, but if you moved, did you move out of it??? If so, somebody got themselves a helluva nice shop. Sorry about your Dad!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-10-2014, 07:45 PM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Wow ,what a cool build .

07-13-2014, 12:33 PM	#9
Boyd Resident Lurker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 205	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') The sound system problem has been remedied...it turned out to be a bad fuse in the factory fuse block. So everything is now hooked up and working properly. It sounds great! I mounted the EQ to the bottom of the seat, under the driver's side. This keeps everything out of sight but also allows me to easily adjust the volume and/or sound settings. The iPod is inside the console on the seat. I also installed the new steering wheel and painted the door panels black. __________________ The Rotten Mule: '72 Chevy Short Step Project- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417252 "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."- H.L. Mencken

07-13-2014, 03:56 PM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') Looks really good. Really like the steering wheel, auto shift handle and blinker/tilt arms. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-13-2014, 04:18 PM	#11
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido') I notice you are running a powered 8" sub. What most people don't know is while amplifiers have internal capacitors unfortunately they aren't nearly adequate to fully power the amplifier under high demand and subsequently fail to produce sound at their maximum potential. What this means in layman's terms is your sub isn't hitting nearly as hard as it would be if you added a Capacitor because your amp is starving for power. I wouldn't worry about using a Cap for your mid/tweet amp because with your set up it's simply not necessary. If you are interested in knowing more here is a link. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xzJ7h4V...itors/faq.html __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build Last edited by Xeen; 07-13-2014 at 04:31 PM.



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