Under Seat Clearance? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

creep · 04-25-2011, 02:30 PM

Does anyone know how much space there is under the stock bench seat (1963)? I wanna start looking for some stereo equipment to fit under there.

*blackedoutharley* · 04-25-2011, 03:33 PM

I know that my '65 has enough clearance for two amps on the drivers side and a 10 disc changer on the passenger side.

Greg63 · 04-25-2011, 04:18 PM

I put a 10" sub under the passenger side of my bench seat.
If I recall correctly, I had 8" of height from the carpeted floor to the underside of the '90 seat in my '63.
Greg.

61_FL_Apache · 04-25-2011, 04:34 PM

I was looking to put a couple of 6X9's under the seat. It looks to be enough room for a lot of options.

A 10 in a sealed box is probably as large as you can fit.

creep · 04-25-2011, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I am considering either 2 square 8"s or a single 10". If there is enough room maybe even 2 10"s. Probably mount some component speakers up under the dash. Not looking to win any competitions, just want to be able to hear it over the motor and exhaust.

likaroc13 · 04-25-2011, 06:15 PM

glad you posted this, as i was curious about the same...i don't plan to do anything fancy, but i'd like to hear some good tunes...just wondering how good the sound will travel being under the seat...wouldn't want it to be too muffled...but under-seat would be my only option for a sub(s) if i go that route, since i plan on keeping the tank behind the seat....i've still got a while to decide since it's not on my priority list right now

*blackedoutharley* · 04-25-2011, 07:03 PM

Here is the system I have in my '65 with the in cab gas tank still in place.

Kenwood KDC-X815 deck mounted in dash.

1 Kenwood 4 channel amp running the speakers
1 Alpine 2 channel amp bridged to the sub.

pair of 6.5" Boston Acoustics
Pair of 6"x9" Polk audios

6.5" 's are mounted in the forward portion of the bottom of the doors
6x9's are mounted in the rear of the doors.
(The doors were cut when I got the truck years ago)

Kenwood and Alpine amps are mounted on the drivers side floor under the seat.
Kenwood cd changer is under the passenger side. I installed velcro strips to the bottom side of the changer and stuck it on a carpeted floor mat and then slide it under the seat. The "gripper spikes" on the floor mat keep it from moving around (I have a full carpet kit that runs under the seat) on the carpet.

The sub is a 6" Bazooka tube standing on end behind the seat next to the tank on the passenger side. Yes it works great, and its invisible being behind the seat.

I am not sure how well speakers would work under the seat though. Luckily my doors were already cut so the placement of speakers was easy.

04-25-2011, 02:30 PM	#1
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Under Seat Clearance? Does anyone know how much space there is under the stock bench seat (1963)? I wanna start looking for some stereo equipment to fit under there. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

04-25-2011, 03:33 PM	#2
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Under Seat Clearance? I know that my '65 has enough clearance for two amps on the drivers side and a 10 disc changer on the passenger side.

04-25-2011, 04:18 PM	#3
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Under Seat Clearance? I put a 10" sub under the passenger side of my bench seat. If I recall correctly, I had 8" of height from the carpeted floor to the underside of the '90 seat in my '63. Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

04-25-2011, 04:34 PM	#4
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Under Seat Clearance? I was looking to put a couple of 6X9's under the seat. It looks to be enough room for a lot of options. A 10 in a sealed box is probably as large as you can fit. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

04-25-2011, 05:34 PM	#5
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Under Seat Clearance? Thanks for the help guys. I am considering either 2 square 8"s or a single 10". If there is enough room maybe even 2 10"s. Probably mount some component speakers up under the dash. Not looking to win any competitions, just want to be able to hear it over the motor and exhaust. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

04-25-2011, 06:15 PM	#6
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Under Seat Clearance? glad you posted this, as i was curious about the same...i don't plan to do anything fancy, but i'd like to hear some good tunes...just wondering how good the sound will travel being under the seat...wouldn't want it to be too muffled...but under-seat would be my only option for a sub(s) if i go that route, since i plan on keeping the tank behind the seat....i've still got a while to decide since it's not on my priority list right now

04-25-2011, 07:03 PM	#7
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: Under Seat Clearance? Here is the system I have in my '65 with the in cab gas tank still in place. Kenwood KDC-X815 deck mounted in dash. 1 Kenwood 4 channel amp running the speakers 1 Alpine 2 channel amp bridged to the sub. pair of 6.5" Boston Acoustics Pair of 6"x9" Polk audios 6.5" 's are mounted in the forward portion of the bottom of the doors 6x9's are mounted in the rear of the doors. (The doors were cut when I got the truck years ago) Kenwood and Alpine amps are mounted on the drivers side floor under the seat. Kenwood cd changer is under the passenger side. I installed velcro strips to the bottom side of the changer and stuck it on a carpeted floor mat and then slide it under the seat. The "gripper spikes" on the floor mat keep it from moving around (I have a full carpet kit that runs under the seat) on the carpet. The sub is a 6" Bazooka tube standing on end behind the seat next to the tank on the passenger side. Yes it works great, and its invisible being behind the seat. I am not sure how well speakers would work under the seat though. Luckily my doors were already cut so the placement of speakers was easy.



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