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HotRod929 · 05-08-2003, 09:11 PM

I finally bit the bullet and cut my dash and installed a mp3 cd player and mounted two 4" Pioneer speakers where the stock speaker used to be. I couldnt me more happyer. I love it. I plan on getting the kick pannel speaker plates and putting 6.5" Pioneers in there and possibly putting 6x9s in the doors. Let me know what u think guys. Thanks

HotRod

HotRod929 · 05-08-2003, 09:12 PM

two 4" Pioneers

DanoDMano · 05-08-2003, 09:19 PM

Its hard to hack, but worth it in the end aint it?
I installed 6 1/2" Polk audio seperates, with the
Woofer in the door panel below the window
crank, and the tweeters are mounted on the
painted surface below the vent window.

The system sounds awesome, and crystal clear..

Congrats!!

HotRod929 · 05-08-2003, 09:25 PM

DanoDMano - Hey you got any pics of your 6.5" speakers mounted up. I just wanna see where u got em. Thanks

HotRod

DanoDMano · 05-08-2003, 09:29 PM

I'll take some in the morning and post them!!!

HotRod929 · 05-08-2003, 09:41 PM

Sweet. Thanks

HotRod

**BOSS** · 05-08-2003, 09:52 PM

great to have tunes aint it? I got mine hooked up last week but still have alot to do to it.I have the roddoor pillar covers with the tweeters,8 inch subs under the dash along with tweeters,and 12 inch subs under the seat...............lol.Suprising though it sounds pretty good

HotRod929 · 05-08-2003, 10:01 PM

Purpleslammed69 - Where did you put the 8" subs under the dash. You Got any pics of them under there? Also you got any pics of the 12s under the seat? How did you put them there? Did you put them in any boxes or anything? Let me know. Im kinda stumped on ideas as to where to put subs. I want subs but i dont know where to put them. Thanks

HotRod

**BOSS** · 05-08-2003, 10:29 PM

I will try to take some pics tomorrow when i get in and i will let you know

**BOSS** · 05-08-2003, 10:31 PM

Oh yeah almost forgot it makes me dance like this<<<<<<<<<<<

HotRod929 · 05-08-2003, 10:43 PM

Purpleslammed69 - Haha...thanks man.

HotRod

greasemonkey · 05-08-2003, 11:23 PM

That looks really good, it doesn't look like you even have the issue with having small indentations around the unit like most people have. Welcome to the "Dash-hacker's club" lol. I have two 4" Pioneers in the dash as well, and 6.5"s in kick panel pods I got from Wes. It sounds great.

jeffbo · 05-09-2003, 12:49 AM

You switched to the dark side. Oh well, at least you got tunes. I don't have any at all, but I still can't bring myself to cutting the dash. Looks good.

HotRod929 · 05-09-2003, 01:42 AM

I honestly thought that i would reget it but i dont at all.

HotROd

A.P. · 05-09-2003, 01:52 AM

I cut my dash about 10 years and I never regretted it. BTW that CD player looks great.

DanoDMano · 05-09-2003, 06:18 PM

Here is a photo of my speaker install.

DanoDMano · 05-09-2003, 06:20 PM

Here is the deck, Man am I glad I did it.

It was hard to start cutting though...

**BOSS** · 05-09-2003, 08:04 PM

Here are the pics i told you i would try to get for you.First pic will be the 12's under the seat.I dont have them in boxes yet,but they still sound pretty good

**BOSS** · 05-09-2003, 08:07 PM

this pic is of the roddoor pillars

**BOSS** · 05-09-2003, 08:14 PM

here is my mp3 player,and i didnt have to worrie about cutting the dash it was like that when i got the truck.the pic of the 8's didnt turn out but they are just there temporary anyway.i just have them tied up about where your feet would ride.i havent decided on what speakers to use yet or where to put them so i just done this for a quick fix for tunes.Hope these pics help

Riveted1 · 05-09-2003, 08:19 PM

Geez purple!

Put those 12's in some boxes already! If you're happy now? you will love them in (properly built) boxes! And put some power to them!!

Riveted1 · 05-09-2003, 08:21 PM

Oh yeah, HotRod and Dano, lookin' good. Glad you joined the Dark Side!

Green72GMC · 05-09-2003, 08:26 PM

How hard do those 12's hit since they are not in boxes?

I too cut my dash, but all I have are 2 6x9's.

cableguy0 · 05-09-2003, 08:27 PM

unless i was putting together a perfectly restored factory original show truck i wont think twice about cutting the dash to put in the cd player and cutting the doors to put speakers in. theres no reason to worry about what other people think about it just do with it what you want its your truck and you should build it the way you want it

**BOSS** · 05-09-2003, 08:37 PM

how big should the boxes be?I am new to this stuff so i could use all the help i can get.thanx guys

05-08-2003, 09:11 PM	#1
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	I Got Tunes!!!! I finally bit the bullet and cut my dash and installed a mp3 cd player and mounted two 4" Pioneer speakers where the stock speaker used to be. I couldnt me more happyer. I love it. I plan on getting the kick pannel speaker plates and putting 6.5" Pioneers in there and possibly putting 6x9s in the doors. Let me know what u think guys. Thanks HotRod Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

05-08-2003, 09:12 PM	#2
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	two 4" Pioneers Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

05-08-2003, 09:19 PM	#3
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Its hard to hack, but worth it in the end aint it? I installed 6 1/2" Polk audio seperates, with the Woofer in the door panel below the window crank, and the tweeters are mounted on the painted surface below the vent window. The system sounds awesome, and crystal clear.. Congrats!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

05-08-2003, 09:25 PM	#4
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	DanoDMano - Hey you got any pics of your 6.5" speakers mounted up. I just wanna see where u got em. Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

05-08-2003, 09:29 PM	#5
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I'll take some in the morning and post them!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

05-08-2003, 09:41 PM	#6
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Sweet. Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

05-08-2003, 09:52 PM	#7
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	great to have tunes aint it? I got mine hooked up last week but still have alot to do to it.I have the roddoor pillar covers with the tweeters,8 inch subs under the dash along with tweeters,and 12 inch subs under the seat...............lol.Suprising though it sounds pretty good __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

05-08-2003, 10:01 PM	#8
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Purpleslammed69 - Where did you put the 8" subs under the dash. You Got any pics of them under there? Also you got any pics of the 12s under the seat? How did you put them there? Did you put them in any boxes or anything? Let me know. Im kinda stumped on ideas as to where to put subs. I want subs but i dont know where to put them. Thanks HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

05-08-2003, 10:29 PM	#9
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	I will try to take some pics tomorrow when i get in and i will let you know __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

05-08-2003, 10:31 PM	#10
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Oh yeah almost forgot it makes me dance like this<<<<<<<<<<< __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

05-08-2003, 10:43 PM	#11
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Purpleslammed69 - Haha...thanks man. HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

05-08-2003, 11:23 PM	#12
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	That looks really good, it doesn't look like you even have the issue with having small indentations around the unit like most people have. Welcome to the "Dash-hacker's club" lol. I have two 4" Pioneers in the dash as well, and 6.5"s in kick panel pods I got from Wes. It sounds great. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

05-09-2003, 12:49 AM	#13
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	You switched to the dark side. Oh well, at least you got tunes. I don't have any at all, but I still can't bring myself to cutting the dash. Looks good. __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

05-09-2003, 01:42 AM	#14
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	I honestly thought that i would reget it but i dont at all. HotROd __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

05-09-2003, 01:52 AM	#15
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	I cut my dash about 10 years and I never regretted it. BTW that CD player looks great.



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05-09-2003, 06:18 PM	#16
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Here is a photo of my speaker install. Attached Images __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

05-09-2003, 06:20 PM	#17
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Here is the deck, Man am I glad I did it. It was hard to start cutting though... Attached Images __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

05-09-2003, 08:04 PM	#18
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Pics Here are the pics i told you i would try to get for you.First pic will be the 12's under the seat.I dont have them in boxes yet,but they still sound pretty good Attached Images __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

05-09-2003, 08:07 PM	#19
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	pic 2 this pic is of the roddoor pillars Attached Images __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

05-09-2003, 08:14 PM	#20
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	pic 3 here is my mp3 player,and i didnt have to worrie about cutting the dash it was like that when i got the truck.the pic of the 8's didnt turn out but they are just there temporary anyway.i just have them tied up about where your feet would ride.i havent decided on what speakers to use yet or where to put them so i just done this for a quick fix for tunes.Hope these pics help Attached Images __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

05-09-2003, 08:19 PM	#21
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Geez purple! Put those 12's in some boxes already! If you're happy now? you will love them in (properly built) boxes! And put some power to them!! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

05-09-2003, 08:21 PM	#22
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Oh yeah, HotRod and Dano, lookin' good. Glad you joined the Dark Side! __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

05-09-2003, 08:26 PM	#23
Green72GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 293	How hard do those 12's hit since they are not in boxes? I too cut my dash, but all I have are 2 6x9's. __________________ 1972 GMC SWB, 305 powered 1980 diesel VW pickup, Needs a Heart Transplant 1997 Toyota Taco The Second Amendment is in place incase they ignore the others.

05-09-2003, 08:27 PM	#24
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	unless i was putting together a perfectly restored factory original show truck i wont think twice about cutting the dash to put in the cd player and cutting the doors to put speakers in. theres no reason to worry about what other people think about it just do with it what you want its your truck and you should build it the way you want it __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

05-09-2003, 08:37 PM	#25
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	how big should the boxes be?I am new to this stuff so i could use all the help i can get.thanx guys __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

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