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jayharrell · 07-11-2008, 07:27 PM

I'll let the pic speak for its self.

**SactoJim** · 07-11-2008, 07:58 PM

I'm assuming those are speakers for the dash?? Looks like they modified a license plate to make it work.....or did it work?

They get a B- for creativity.

d10s69c10 · 07-11-2008, 07:58 PM

well thats acctually aftermarket if you pulled that out of your truck.. Pyle tho is not known for having great anything.
stock trucks came with one speaker the dual speakers are for more of a "STEREO" effect.

sickchevy68cst · 07-11-2008, 08:21 PM

nifty

tcb-1 · 07-11-2008, 09:51 PM

that's a factory original dash speaker with the guts yanked out, then someone mounted the 4" Pyles in there.

I can just imagine they did that to run with a newer 4-8 ohm head unit. the original speaker was 10 ohms, sooooo if you hooked it up to a newer head unit, it would be smoked in a few hours......

Like Sacto said, B- for creativity.

70' GMC · 07-11-2008, 10:18 PM

so it it worked for a lil bit and then started smokin

**clay68c10** · 07-11-2008, 11:42 PM

Something was being smoked...

Wookiee · 07-11-2008, 11:45 PM

I've done it. I'm not proud. For twenty bucks I got a new speakers in the dash without having to shell out for the aftermarket jobs. I don't see the sense in bothering though if you're gonna hook both speakers to run on the same channel though.

**clay68c10** · 07-11-2008, 11:50 PM

Yep, I thought about it too. Decided not to do it because of the one-channel sound.

**special-K** · 07-12-2008, 06:39 AM

What am I missing?It`s just speakers made to mount in stock placement so you can have stereo since these trucks never had that.I don`t think it`s the best solution,but a solution.Aren`t we all wondering what to do for speaker placement all the time?I`ve seen these offered by companies.I believe Custom Autosound offers them.Beats a blank.

71tahoe · 07-12-2008, 09:08 AM

I may have that beat.

I've got 2 pioneer 4" mounted to a piece of plexiglass with panty hose over it to keep the dust and bugs out. 2 small bolts through the grill opening in the top of the dash mount them up.

jayharrell · 07-12-2008, 10:20 AM

Well i just had these old speakers laying around. They are 4ohm, so 2 should get the 8-10 ohms the radio says it needs. I could've spend a little more time and built a nice bracket and all, but i think it'll work.

Alot of companies offer something just like it, just built alot better looking. JC and LMC for sure have it

I like the panty hose idea. Just would hate to buy a pair, that would get some looks. LOL..

I'll take the B-. it wasn't my best work. Just glad it wasn't called a nut job for trying something.

tcb-1 · 07-12-2008, 10:24 AM

you will need to run them in a series to equal 8-10ohms.

jayharrell · 07-12-2008, 10:43 AM

ok, like wire form the plug to one speaker, then one from speaker to speaker??

tcb-1 · 07-12-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jayharrell

ok, like wire form the plug to one speaker, then one from speaker to speaker??

when running a series,

you take the negative lead from speaker a and connect it to the positive lead from speaker b. connect the + lead from speaker a and the negative lead from speaker b as you would normally to you amp, or in this case, the original head unit. the original AM only head units that came in these trucks were mono outputs, so you won't get stereo from your setup, but it should be a bit more crisp.

by no means do I think your idea is crazy. I would rather have a setup with 2 newer generation 4" rounds than buy another 4 x 6 with a paper cone (for $50).

here's a good link to the idea:
http://www.termpro.com/articles/spkrz.html

ChevLoRay · 07-12-2008, 11:49 AM

...and if you have speakers in the doors/kick panels and you have them placed so you can hear a left/right from either seat as you sit in it.....you will have the stereo effect for your enjoyment. But, as I recall, I can sit in my drivers' seat and adjust the balance and hear just what I want to hear. It's a choice we all have to make at one time or another.

71tahoe · 07-12-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

... and adjust the balance and hear just what I want to hear.

So that's how that works. I thought my 18 years of marriage and each advancing year caused that...

jayharrell · 07-12-2008, 06:53 PM

LOL.. tone adjust. After only 5 years of marriage I've learned that. Just wait until the tone can't be tuned out, then i have to drop the wrench and come inside. LOL.

Marriage is a commitment, some say its an institution. I agree with both. Just like marriage, once your committed to an institution, you can't leave of your own volition. Can you say One Flew Over The CooKoo's Nest. LOL

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SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? I'm assuming those are speakers for the dash?? Looks like they modified a license plate to make it work.....or did it work? They get a B- for creativity. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread Last edited by SactoJim; 07-11-2008 at 07:58 PM.

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tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? that's a factory original dash speaker with the guts yanked out, then someone mounted the 4" Pyles in there. I can just imagine they did that to run with a newer 4-8 ohm head unit. the original speaker was 10 ohms, sooooo if you hooked it up to a newer head unit, it would be smoked in a few hours...... Like Sacto said, B- for creativity. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

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Wookiee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 23	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? I've done it. I'm not proud. For twenty bucks I got a new speakers in the dash without having to shell out for the aftermarket jobs. I don't see the sense in bothering though if you're gonna hook both speakers to run on the same channel though. __________________ 1970 CST-10 350/350 turbo 1978 Camaro Z-28 Clone 350/Saginaw 4-speed

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clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? Yep, I thought about it too. Decided not to do it because of the one-channel sound. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ Last edited by clay68c10; 07-11-2008 at 11:52 PM.

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? What am I missing?It`s just speakers made to mount in stock placement so you can have stereo since these trucks never had that.I don`t think it`s the best solution,but a solution.Aren`t we all wondering what to do for speaker placement all the time?I`ve seen these offered by companies.I believe Custom Autosound offers them.Beats a blank. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-12-2008 at 10:39 AM.

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71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? I may have that beat. I've got 2 pioneer 4" mounted to a piece of plexiglass with panty hose over it to keep the dust and bugs out. 2 small bolts through the grill opening in the top of the dash mount them up.

07-12-2008, 10:20 AM	#12
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? Well i just had these old speakers laying around. They are 4ohm, so 2 should get the 8-10 ohms the radio says it needs. I could've spend a little more time and built a nice bracket and all, but i think it'll work. Alot of companies offer something just like it, just built alot better looking. JC and LMC for sure have it I like the panty hose idea. Just would hate to buy a pair, that would get some looks. LOL.. I'll take the B-. it wasn't my best work. Just glad it wasn't called a nut job for trying something. __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

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tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? you will need to run them in a series to equal 8-10ohms. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

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jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? ok, like wire form the plug to one speaker, then one from speaker to speaker?? __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

07-12-2008, 11:49 AM	#16
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? ...and if you have speakers in the doors/kick panels and you have them placed so you can hear a left/right from either seat as you sit in it.....you will have the stereo effect for your enjoyment. But, as I recall, I can sit in my drivers' seat and adjust the balance and hear just what I want to hear. It's a choice we all have to make at one time or another. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: One of the dumbest thing you've seen???? LOL.. tone adjust. After only 5 years of marriage I've learned that. Just wait until the tone can't be tuned out, then i have to drop the wrench and come inside. LOL. Marriage is a commitment, some say its an institution. I agree with both. Just like marriage, once your committed to an institution, you can't leave of your own volition. Can you say One Flew Over The CooKoo's Nest. LOL __________________ 69 CST10 LWB 455 Buick 00 S10 2.2 Vin5 76 GL1000 Naked 1bl VW carb "Adios to all the concrete; Gonna get me some dirt road back streets"

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