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Auroch · 10-25-2018, 11:39 AM

Music is huge for me, and a mono center speaker from behind the dash is not gonna cut it. How have you guys improved that in your truck? I've been looking at kicker panels and maybe hiding the sound system in the glove box. Keep the dash looking original. Anyway, hope to see some cool $#!t!

Andy4639 · 10-25-2018, 12:02 PM

Go here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...prune=-1&f=111

There are all kinds of threads on center speakers.

I did a double 4" speakers that are held in place with the speaker bracket.

sick472 · 10-25-2018, 12:31 PM

You should consider using a Marine Stereo Enclosure (sometimes called a weatherproof or waterproof stereo housing). This can be mounted under the dash, looks nice compared some of the auto "under dash housings", and you have a better chance of reaching it and seeing it compared to hiding it in the glove box. Make a radio delete plate that can take a couple gages (or not, maybe an extra cigarette lighter jack/USB port or two - for phones and whatnot).

Auroch · 10-25-2018, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Go here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...prune=-1&f=111

There are all kinds of threads on center speakers.

I did a double 4" speakers that are held in place with the speaker bracket.

Oh nice! Didn't realize there was a whole section on the topic ha. Thanks.

Auroch · 10-25-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sick472

You should consider using a Marine Stereo Enclosure (sometimes called a weatherproof or waterproof stereo housing). This can be mounted under the dash, looks nice compared some of the auto "under dash housings", and you have a better chance of reaching it and seeing it compared to hiding it in the glove box. Make a radio delete plate that can take a couple gages (or not, maybe an extra cigarette lighter jack/USB port or two - for phones and whatnot).

Good call, I'll look into this. Thanks!

demian5 · 10-25-2018, 05:12 PM

I have kick panel speakers and a bose sub from a 2010 tahoe where the jack is. Powering it is a 4-channel alpine amp. Sounds awesome and very space and budget friendly.

darrellyates · 10-25-2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Auroch

Music is huge for me, and a mono center speaker from behind the dash is not gonna cut it. How have you guys improved that in your truck? I've been looking at kicker panels and maybe hiding the sound system in the glove box. Keep the dash looking original. Anyway, hope to see some cool $#!t!

Check the audio forum for suggestions. In the meantime, I've got a retro sound head unit, and a NVX 900.1 5 channel amplifier. Runs 6 1/2 inch speakers in the kick panels, and 5 1/4 inch in the cab behind the doors. Then, I built a sub box that is the same dimension as the gas tank, and mounted a 12 inch shallow mount sub in this box (I run a relocated gas tank).

Pure audiophiles wouldn't likely approve, but it works for an old fat man....

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Greasey Harley · 10-25-2018, 08:13 PM

Cut the dash
Cut the doors.
Small sub under the seat, or behind if you moved your gas tank
Mount tweeters on the dash, about where AC vents go
Do a professional job. Like, A REALLY GOOD JOB.
add dynamat
never look back.

10-25-2018, 11:39 AM	#1
Auroch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: GA Posts: 151	Sound system upgrades! Music is huge for me, and a mono center speaker from behind the dash is not gonna cut it. How have you guys improved that in your truck? I've been looking at kicker panels and maybe hiding the sound system in the glove box. Keep the dash looking original. Anyway, hope to see some cool $#!t!

10-25-2018, 12:02 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Sound system upgrades! Go here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...prune=-1&f=111 There are all kinds of threads on center speakers. I did a double 4" speakers that are held in place with the speaker bracket. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-25-2018, 12:31 PM	#3
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Sound system upgrades! You should consider using a Marine Stereo Enclosure (sometimes called a weatherproof or waterproof stereo housing). This can be mounted under the dash, looks nice compared some of the auto "under dash housings", and you have a better chance of reaching it and seeing it compared to hiding it in the glove box. Make a radio delete plate that can take a couple gages (or not, maybe an extra cigarette lighter jack/USB port or two - for phones and whatnot). __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

10-25-2018, 05:12 PM	#6
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Sound system upgrades! I have kick panel speakers and a bose sub from a 2010 tahoe where the jack is. Powering it is a 4-channel alpine amp. Sounds awesome and very space and budget friendly. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

10-25-2018, 08:13 PM	#8
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 898	Re: Sound system upgrades! Cut the dash Cut the doors. Small sub under the seat, or behind if you moved your gas tank Mount tweeters on the dash, about where AC vents go Do a professional job. Like, A REALLY GOOD JOB. add dynamat never look back.



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