[updated:LAST EDITED ON May-22-02 AT 11:53 PM (CST)]Ok, here's one you have already probabbly heard.(or Not) I have a 1960 Chevy pickup and I want to put a nice sound system in it. I already have an idea of what reciever I want in there. Sony Xplod CDX-CA720X. The thing is I have no idea how I am going to mount the aftermarket stereo in my dash. PLEASE any body have ideas out there? I know all you guys out there with those classics arent bumping any music, No I am sure you are Also I have the original gas tank in my cab, I was wondering if I could fit some kind of boxes back there? MikeRS17@msn.com
mike, there's the cage that holds the stereo. It has a lip around the perimeter of the opening. You need to cut the rectangle (in the dash) for the stereo so that the cage fits in snuggly. Then you slide the cage in, and there should be some "prongs" that you can bend outward to hold the cage in. There should be installation instructions with the new stereo. About the gas tank. I relocated mine (a new polyurthane one) under the truck, between the frame rails, behind the back axle. That freed up plenty of room for speaker boxes behind the seats. I used small boxes that held a 6x9 speaker behind each bucket seat that I installed to replace the original bench seat. I also built a console between the seats that holds my head unit and a 10 in woofer. My amp is installed inside the column(hidden.) Well, good luck on all your doings!
Will54 do u think that with the gas tank in the cab, I could fit some kind of boxes back there. Original bench seat is in there too.
DON'T Butcher That DASH !!! There are modern replacement systems that will fit into the original opening. Check out our hosts here at Chevy Duty Part # 69-747 (1964-66) Stereo System-USA-6 This Radio looks like an analog (manual dial) pushbutton radio. Turn it on and it's a digital AM/FM CD Changer Controller. You get the best of both worlds, yesterdays cosmetics with today's digital sound. Chrome Face. Features AM/FM Stereo, L & R Balance, Power Antenna lead, Separate Bass & Treble, Fader, Local/Long Distance Button, Chrome Face, Pre-Set Scan, 100 Watts, Electronic Tuner, 25 pre-sets (10AM-15FM), Seek & Scan, RCA Pre-outs, Compact Disc changer controller - buttons on radio will control all functions of the optional 6 disc CD changer Model # USA-CD60. $229.95 The CD changer and power amps will fit underneath the seat. Dennis
mike, dennis is probably right about not cutting into your dash, that is, if u r a nostalgic person. I can understand that. I got a gray plastic cover that snapped onto my dash, where the original radio had been mounted, covering the hole. I might decide to mount a cd changer there later, but for now, my stereo is mounted into the center console that I built. If u r dead set on getting the stereo of your choice(which I definitely understand) then either have a "pro" mount it, or just follow the instructions and do a "great" job, so you won't butcher it up and wish u had never touched the dash. Let us know what u decide on. good luck. (ps.) My bench seat has been out for about a year, but as I recall, there was not much room for anything behind the seat except for the original gas tank.
Mike, Again Dennis is right. DON'T Butcher That DASH !!! There are modern replacement systems that will fit into the original opening. Or you could build your own deck box to mount bellow your dash, or in your glove box. Made of metal of course, that is what I did. Then you try to find a original AM to put back into your dash, hooked to the under dash speaker, for that Classic look.
I kinda agree with the idea of not butchering the dash, but all that I can say is if you dont want the truck to be classic, go ahead. I did it to mine, and the thing looks great. Might not be original, but it serves the purpose. I know for a fact that you will not be able to put subs behind the seat, but if you want to one eight will fit under each side of the seat, but make sure that you get strong grills to go over the sub, so you dont crush it when you sit on it. I also buit another box for 2 eights that went in front of the passenger side of the seat. If you build it so that part of the box goes under the seat partway, and the subs sit at an angle, they wont get in the way of the passenger, but you get killer sound out of it. Dont know if this would be a good idea for you, but if you dont care about changing the originality of the truck, the spot that is right below the windshield on each side of the truck between the dash and the doors is also a great place to mount your tweeters if you are going to go with seperates for the mids and highs. To tell you the truth, I think that it looks better than the original setup, but then again, Im a 21 year old. If you want to listen to these guys, Im pretty sure that I still have the original am radio out of it if you want it. Just email me at skippys81@hotmail.com Pat}> LCpl/ USMC
