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mocwon · 01-15-2004, 06:45 PM

Here is a little idea I came up with for mounting speakers in the wasted cab corner space. Welded a couple of pieces of 1" angle iron to the body then fabed 16 gauge panels to attach with bolts. I had to cut a hole in the passenger side door jamb for a vent so I could put the nuts on the bolts. Next I will cut the holes for the speakers and carpet the whole shebang when done. I plan on filling the cavity behind the speakers with insulation bats and also will put Dynamat on all surfaces.

mocwon · 01-15-2004, 06:53 PM

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mocwon · 01-15-2004, 06:53 PM

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72MARIO · 01-15-2004, 08:36 PM

I just did kinda the same thing. I welded 1/2 inch 90 degree brackets to the same spot you welded the angle iron. I used a fender clip to be the nut. I decided to use plt wood to fill in the opening. Same plan with the Dynamat.

Looks good Dude

Hooter · 01-15-2004, 11:27 PM

thats a real good idea, just make sure you dynamat it real good in there, it will cut down on the rattles and give better bass response

Quagmire · 01-15-2004, 11:30 PM

cool idea! i think i have a bottle of tranny fluid on one side and a handful of shop rags on the other

CG · 01-15-2004, 11:55 PM

i think i have a mouse nest on both sides

joerocks · 01-16-2004, 12:47 AM

i just keep rust in mine

nosto · 01-16-2004, 12:47 AM

Yup, that does work. I've got a pair of old 2-way 5X7s mounted on 1/8" lauan and covered in fabric. Just used a small angle bracket screwed and countersunk in the door jamb. Added a small amp, a 12" sub in the center console and a pair of 1" dome tweeters in front. And a bunch of Cascade (Dynamat clone) for sound dampening. No buzz or rattle even when cranked up.

MeannGrumpy · 01-16-2004, 08:04 PM

Must be nice to have mouse nests. lost mine quite a while back, seems they just fell out

01-15-2004, 06:45 PM	#1
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Idea for cab corners on interior Here is a little idea I came up with for mounting speakers in the wasted cab corner space. Welded a couple of pieces of 1" angle iron to the body then fabed 16 gauge panels to attach with bolts. I had to cut a hole in the passenger side door jamb for a vent so I could put the nuts on the bolts. Next I will cut the holes for the speakers and carpet the whole shebang when done. I plan on filling the cavity behind the speakers with insulation bats and also will put Dynamat on all surfaces. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

01-15-2004, 06:53 PM	#2
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	PIC 1 Pic 1 Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

01-15-2004, 06:53 PM	#3
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	PIC 2 PIC 2 Attached Images __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

01-15-2004, 08:36 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	I just did kinda the same thing. I welded 1/2 inch 90 degree brackets to the same spot you welded the angle iron. I used a fender clip to be the nut. I decided to use plt wood to fill in the opening. Same plan with the Dynamat. Looks good Dude __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

01-15-2004, 11:27 PM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	thats a real good idea, just make sure you dynamat it real good in there, it will cut down on the rattles and give better bass response __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-15-2004, 11:30 PM	#6
Quagmire A splendid one to behold Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: moore, ok Posts: 251	cool idea! i think i have a bottle of tranny fluid on one side and a handful of shop rags on the other __________________ 67 swb 02 wrx

01-15-2004, 11:55 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,862	i think i have a mouse nest on both sides

01-16-2004, 12:47 AM	#8
joerocks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: gilbertsville,KY Posts: 111	i just keep rust in mine __________________ 1992 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 AUTO 1972 C10 350/350 1971 C1500 350/350 1970 C20 396/400

01-16-2004, 12:47 AM	#9
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Yup, that does work. I've got a pair of old 2-way 5X7s mounted on 1/8" lauan and covered in fabric. Just used a small angle bracket screwed and countersunk in the door jamb. Added a small amp, a 12" sub in the center console and a pair of 1" dome tweeters in front. And a bunch of Cascade (Dynamat clone) for sound dampening. No buzz or rattle even when cranked up. Attached Images __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

01-16-2004, 08:04 PM	#10
MeannGrumpy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta,Canada Posts: 64	Mouse nests Must be nice to have mouse nests. lost mine quite a while back, seems they just fell out __________________ 1970 Longhorn, factory air & Cruise,Tach vac 1970 C 20 3/4 4x4 350 with turbo 350 auto,



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