CCT project '79 C10 concealed weapons

[John Gilbert]

While I was still editor at CCT, Jeff Drew at 73-87.com sent me a pair of his super clean 6x9 speaker brackets. The intent was to run a product release, but it didn't happen. Now that I'm a freelance tech editor working on CCT and CT, I've been able to do more of the things that I'd like to do. That said, here's a peek at what's coming in the August '10 issue of CCT. The sound system in my '79 C10 some of you might recognize as the Americruise truck is completely invisible (except for a K-mart head unit no one would want to steal) I dropped a pair of Powerbass 6x9s behind the crossflow vents in the door, and used Jeff's speaker brackets in the cab corners. Not shown is a Powerbass super thin 12-inch sub cabinet that fits tight behind the seat.

Anyone wants to hear more, I'll expand

[John Gilbert]

Oops, I forgot to mention I found a product called Boom Mats that really compliment Jeff's brackets. At the same time I was in the doors, I did new weatherstrip and seals, and power windows all this was from Brothers, and will appear in the July issue of CCT.

I'm sure I forgot something, but I've got to let the dog out, I'll talk to you later.

[C10Silverado79]

Ok, I'll be the one to sound dumb here .... I assume CCT is a magazine but what magazine is it?

[John Gilbert]

Sorry, I'm kind of lazy its short for Custom Classic Trucks. CT is short for Classic Trucks, and C10 is short for bad ass trucks!

[54Caddy]

got any more details one the ones behind the vents in the door. also does it make the door harder to close since that vents it??

[Prerunner1982]

I think Jeff is going to become a busy man making those brackets once that issue hits..

[John Gilbert]

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

got any more details one the ones behind the vents in the door. also does it make the door harder to close since that vents it??

Somewhere on CCT's website in the tech section I think there's a complete story I wrote on this. Just in case I'm wrong heres what you need to do to mount 6x9's behind the vent grilles. Get a 6x9 speaker front speaker plate that's pretty thin and drill two holes at each end to line up with the two holes already in the vents (chrome screws). You'll need a shallow 6x9, I used Clarion the first time, and Powerbass the second time. Its easiest to remove the windows. Slide 'em down the door until the two holes line up, and bingo.

Don't worry about speakers sealing up the doors, trust me it takes a lot to create a perfect seal in a '73-87 C10 door

And yeah I hope this story moves some speaker brackets for Jeff, he did a good job designing them.

[bigblock73]

John, that is awesome...and thanks for the tip on the boom mat...I am getting a pair for my 73!

Also, please PM me your address again, I misplaced it and still need to send you that cover we spoke about.


Having newborn twins at home has kept me from my hobby and this site quite a bit lately, sorry for the delay.

[bigblock73]

Oh, here is the article for the door speaker install.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/inte...r_speakers.htm

[bigarmzz]

ok, this may sound stupid, but i'm old....what does this have to do with a concealed weapon? this is a speaker bracket kind of post isnt it?

[bigblock73]

It might be the name of the article armzz...

[STOCKISH]

Because the door speakers are concealed? Just a guess though.

[68longhorn]

Where can I get those 6x9 brackets?

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by 68longhorn

Where can I get those 6x9 brackets?

From me. PM sent