StevoandaRedK5
1/2 ton status
So for a long time I have been contemplating the best way to put a decent stereo in my '73. Main concerns were simplicity, security, and ease of use. Nothing crazy, just loud enough to drown out road noise and annoying passengers. At one point in the past, I had a 10" sub downfiring in a sealed box in the center, amp on top, 6x9" under the dash, run off an ipod split into rca's haha
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Now it's time to do it up right. Once again I'm going to use a downfire 10", but with some changes to the design. Crutchfield is running some good prices on this Pioneer head unit, plus knocking 10% off for buying these Pioneer 6 1/2"s. Going to use this Kenwood amp because of the small size and decent power, plus the refurb price is much better than new, and i'm not picky.
I want some fairly secure locking storage as well, so the top of the sub box will be built up to include a place for the amp and some shallow basic storage for small items.
For a long time I tried different configurations where all the components would be housed in a single unit, but never could find a setup that didn't obscure the HU or become way too complicated. Ended up picking out this HU with a remote, and putting the Pioneer under the dash with (2) 6 1/2"s to either side. With the removable face i'm not worried about security, and the dash will protect it from most weather with the top off (will have a bikini top in the summer). Could always get a splash cover. Put the other two 6 1/2"s on the back of the box for the rear passengers and wahlah! Hopefully something that will work out quite well.
Here's the most recent drawings I came up with after some measuring today.
Let me know what you guys think, I'm always glad to take advice, more sets of eyes see stuff I miss or don't think of. Thanks!
.Now it's time to do it up right. Once again I'm going to use a downfire 10", but with some changes to the design. Crutchfield is running some good prices on this Pioneer head unit, plus knocking 10% off for buying these Pioneer 6 1/2"s. Going to use this Kenwood amp because of the small size and decent power, plus the refurb price is much better than new, and i'm not picky.
I want some fairly secure locking storage as well, so the top of the sub box will be built up to include a place for the amp and some shallow basic storage for small items.
For a long time I tried different configurations where all the components would be housed in a single unit, but never could find a setup that didn't obscure the HU or become way too complicated. Ended up picking out this HU with a remote, and putting the Pioneer under the dash with (2) 6 1/2"s to either side. With the removable face i'm not worried about security, and the dash will protect it from most weather with the top off (will have a bikini top in the summer). Could always get a splash cover. Put the other two 6 1/2"s on the back of the box for the rear passengers and wahlah! Hopefully something that will work out quite well.
Here's the most recent drawings I came up with after some measuring today.
Let me know what you guys think, I'm always glad to take advice, more sets of eyes see stuff I miss or don't think of. Thanks!
