Slick 60's

Well, I picked up a new stereo receiver with MP3 and USB hook ups. I figured I'd introduce Grace to the 21st century. Besides, I was tired of riding around listening to the squeal the old AM unit put out. Not only that but the only stations I could pick up were in Tijuana.

There was NO WAY I was hacking up a perfectly good dash. So, I went the "glove box" route. I still have the glove box should I decide to revert back. Also, my door panels were missing when I got the truck and I made a set from masonite for now. Anyway, here's the pics:







It's not the best stereo out there, and I'm certainly not gonna win any awards in an SPL contest. But it sounds great and I love it!

Very nice, clean installation.
Did you put water shields on your speakers?
Thumbs up on that one.
U@ss

Uncle Skip wrote:Very nice, clean installation.
Did you put water shields on your speakers?
Thumbs up on that one.
U@ss

Thanks! Yeah, they are mounted in plastic flush-mount enclosures.

Looks like a fine job to me. Lots of those radio stations down here in south Tx.

Cam

Your radio/speaker installation looks great!

I wish that my dash was not butchered to install the current radio. The PO did that...

Jake

Looks nice... I put the econoline radio in the box... If you need part of the box it looks as if you have room to the right to make a small box?? Looks nice..

Great idea for the stereo installation. That is a very clean dash in your truck. Good thinking not to cut on it.

i like that, looks very clean.

Great job. I want to do the same thing in my truck too. Thanks for the inspiration

Very Nice!!!! I would also try for some type of compartment to the right of the CD player.. Lots of newer vehicles have little plastic "buckets" in the dash.. My old '94 Dakota had one over the headlight switch. I think my dad's beater '93 suburban has one where a CD would be installed if ordered.

Some type of little drawer would be cool too..

ccain wrote:Well, I picked up a new stereo receiver with MP3 and USB hook ups. I figured I'd introduce Grace to the 21st century. Besides, I was tired of riding around listening to the squeal the old AM unit put out. Not only that but the only stations I could pick up were in Tijuana.

There was NO WAY I was hacking up a perfectly good dash. So, I went the "glove box" route. I still have the glove box should I decide to revert back. Also, my door panels were missing when I got the truck and I made a set from masonite for now. Anyway, here's the pics:







It's not the best stereo out there, and I'm certainly not gonna win any awards in an SPL contest. But it sounds great and I love it!

I noticed in your third photo that your truck used to have the Custom Cab upper door panel and chrome trim... from the holes in the door. Any chance you could tell me what size those holes are? I've still got to drill mine.

Cheers,
Dion

qwertyd10n wrote:
I noticed in your third photo that your truck used to have the Custom Cab upper door panel and chrome trim... from the holes in the door. Any chance you could tell me what size those holes are? I've still got to drill mine.

Cheers,
Dion

Sure thing... With the dial calipers they measure .275 so I figure somewhere between 17/64 and 9/32.

Hope this helps!

Very nice job on the stereo install....I like it that you didn't hack up the dash. Your truck is really coming together nicely!

When I was young, wiring a (tape deck) in the glovebox meant wiring it in and having it loosely laying in there sliding around with cassettes jammed all around it as well as insurance papers (& rolling papers), burrito wrappers. Too many parties to go to to waste time doing a good job That's a great job and a super clean dash.

I always remember my brother used to steal my car when I was at work (69 Nova) and drive it around all day. When I'd get home, the gas tank was always empty. So one morning, I put in a Judas priest (heavy metal) tape in the tapedeck, cranked the volume and locked the glovebox. I had no idea that he was going to drive my 85 year old grandmother home that day (50 mile trip). As soon as he started the car, it started playing. He said he played with the radio buttons to try to shut it off but nothing happened (didn't know the deck was in the glovebox). About 20 minutes down the road, the last song played and they breathed a sigh of relief. Just when they thought the nightmare was over, they heard a click as the auto reverse kicked in and side 2 started playing Needless to say, my grandma had words for me when she saw me again but I cured my brother from stealing my car!!

Great job! but everyone beware, My uncle has a 61 that someone put big ol' 6x9's in the door panels just like that. only problem is the windows dont roll down all the way! so anyone considering this beware of the depth of the speakers you choose.

I thought about putting a head unit in the glove box. You did a great job and it looks nice.

I just don't want to ride around with the glove box open.

I'll probably put mine under the seat with a cord for an MP3 hookup.