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muddpile · 06-20-2005, 02:55 AM

I think that is the name of the big plastic/fibreglass headliner that has a spot for a CD deck and 4 speakers in it. I don't want to cut my dash, and I like the high radio idea, so I figure that would work well, and with the speakers up there, they will be safe from feet, tools etc. Also, how do you mount it up there? It looks like it uses the factory visor mounts at the front, but what about the rear? Anyone know off hand what size speakers it holds? Anyone have one of these, and if so, how do you like it? Thanks!

70c10 · 06-20-2005, 07:20 AM

It is held in by screws. I think the speakers are about 5". Most people seem to be happy with them.

muddpile · 06-20-2005, 01:16 PM

Looks like this might be the answer to my audio problems. Does it come with speakers in it (I hope not, the ones I saw looked junky) or do I install my own? Just asking because 5" isn't a real common size, while 5.25" or 4" is. I suppose I could do a bit of modifying to make something fit. Who sells these things now, or do I have to ebay one when they pop up?

chevy_fatman · 06-20-2005, 06:56 PM

There is 1 in ebay right now, aqua color, I believe brothers also carries them, LMC used to sell them but not anymore I believe, there was a thread about this same topic (last couple of days) and somebody posted a link for another company that also made them.

thecatseye66 · 06-20-2005, 07:05 PM

Muddpile,

Here's the thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=160513

Here's the company:
http://www.hotrodhotline.com/pr/05dashtop/

muddpile · 06-21-2005, 12:41 AM

I saw the one on ebay and may bid on it. Will a DIN sized CD deck fit in that front part in the middle that looks like it has 2 knobs on the bottom of it? That's what I'm looking to do is get ALL the audio equipment up and away from feet and prying eyes.

Also, has anyone ever put different speakers in one? The ones it comes with look pretty cheap, and I'm wondering if there would be room for a couple pair of alpine or JL entry level 4" up there.

unixadm · 06-21-2005, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by muddpile

I saw the one on ebay and may bid on it. Will a DIN sized CD deck fit in that front part in the middle that looks like it has 2 knobs on the bottom of it? That's what I'm looking to do is get ALL the audio equipment up and away from feet and prying eyes.

Also, has anyone ever put different speakers in one? The ones it comes with look pretty cheap, and I'm wondering if there would be room for a couple pair of alpine or JL entry level 4" up there.

On topic - I want one of these headliners. You could probably work in some better speakers.

Off topic - Dude - a 1977 Dodge Charger Daytona!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My dad had one of those. Handled great, ate alternators and thermoquads though!

Silver and Black - man. The memories.

muddpile · 06-21-2005, 12:47 PM

On Topic: I was thinking I could probably slightly modify that headliner to fit something better too. It doesn't have to be anything that gets rank loud or anything, as its right above my head.

Off Topic: Yep, mine is silver and black too. Two tone red vinyl/grey corduroy interior. Bucket and fold down armrest, rally wheels, 360 2 barrel. Here's a pic.

unixadm · 06-21-2005, 01:25 PM

Yup that's it. My dads had black interior, Buckets with Console, Rally's and a 360 4bbl. I just gave the car away last year for free.

06-20-2005, 02:55 AM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Highliner headliner worth it? I think that is the name of the big plastic/fibreglass headliner that has a spot for a CD deck and 4 speakers in it. I don't want to cut my dash, and I like the high radio idea, so I figure that would work well, and with the speakers up there, they will be safe from feet, tools etc. Also, how do you mount it up there? It looks like it uses the factory visor mounts at the front, but what about the rear? Anyone know off hand what size speakers it holds? Anyone have one of these, and if so, how do you like it? Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

06-20-2005, 07:20 AM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	It is held in by screws. I think the speakers are about 5". Most people seem to be happy with them. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-20-2005, 01:16 PM	#3
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Looks like this might be the answer to my audio problems. Does it come with speakers in it (I hope not, the ones I saw looked junky) or do I install my own? Just asking because 5" isn't a real common size, while 5.25" or 4" is. I suppose I could do a bit of modifying to make something fit. Who sells these things now, or do I have to ebay one when they pop up? __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

06-20-2005, 06:56 PM	#4
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	There is 1 in ebay right now, aqua color, I believe brothers also carries them, LMC used to sell them but not anymore I believe, there was a thread about this same topic (last couple of days) and somebody posted a link for another company that also made them. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

06-20-2005, 07:05 PM	#5
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	Muddpile, Here's the thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=160513 Here's the company: http://www.hotrodhotline.com/pr/05dashtop/ __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

06-21-2005, 12:41 AM	#6
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	I saw the one on ebay and may bid on it. Will a DIN sized CD deck fit in that front part in the middle that looks like it has 2 knobs on the bottom of it? That's what I'm looking to do is get ALL the audio equipment up and away from feet and prying eyes. Also, has anyone ever put different speakers in one? The ones it comes with look pretty cheap, and I'm wondering if there would be room for a couple pair of alpine or JL entry level 4" up there. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open Last edited by muddpile; 06-21-2005 at 12:43 AM.

06-21-2005, 12:47 PM	#8
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	On Topic: I was thinking I could probably slightly modify that headliner to fit something better too. It doesn't have to be anything that gets rank loud or anything, as its right above my head. Off Topic: Yep, mine is silver and black too. Two tone red vinyl/grey corduroy interior. Bucket and fold down armrest, rally wheels, 360 2 barrel. Here's a pic. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

06-21-2005, 01:25 PM	#9
unixadm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 61	Yup that's it. My dads had black interior, Buckets with Console, Rally's and a 360 4bbl. I just gave the car away last year for free.



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