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77C20454 · 11-15-2010, 10:12 AM

i have a kenwood cd player and 4 sony 6.5". any ideas where and how to install? and pics would help.

77C20454 · 11-15-2010, 12:18 PM

does anyone have a cdplayer installed. i dont see it fitting into the stock radio placement

SS Delux · 11-15-2010, 01:16 PM

It will not and you have to cut the dash if it is an older tape type deck with tuning nobs. If it is newer and is the huge radio you will need to fab up a plate to mount it. any pics would help.

77C20454 · 11-15-2010, 02:24 PM

ill get pics up later today. what are the speaker sizes for a 77 c20 sub.?

CLASSIC87' · 11-16-2010, 12:10 AM

Like said above.... you may need to trim the dash and install.

motornut · 11-17-2010, 08:14 AM

not usin the ac?
try this way
the radio in the gold one is now in the jimmy
front speakers have been changed they were toasted

motornut · 11-17-2010, 08:19 AM

the fronts are 3.5 in mine,now installed,with cut old grills over them for protection
no holes in the jimmy dash so the ac holes will be fine till next year
i picked up these half price at best buy
and boxes for the back
sounds great
prob the best it's ever seen
stock was AM 1 speaker lol
oh and the radio is stock for 96 olds 98

motornut · 11-17-2010, 08:18 PM

the fronts

mwooten92 · 01-13-2011, 01:21 PM

here is my radio i put in.

YouTube - 1985 chevy c10 rockford fosgate...

Space Truckin' · 01-13-2011, 05:19 PM

You will have to trim your dash a bit where the tuning knobs were originally but you can get a kit from ebay or possibly wal mart that will look like this:

It almost matches the original wood grain too! The "wood" is actually a really thick sticker that you can peel off if you dont like it. I think the whole thing cost me $25

Space Truckin' · 01-13-2011, 05:23 PM

Oh and on your speakers you can squeeze a set of 6.5" in the bottom of the front doors but they need to be centered, front to rear, if you have power windows. I run 6.5" up front in the doors and 6x9" where the original 4x10" were in the rear and it gives great sound.

Mr79C10 · 01-15-2011, 07:33 AM

Mine,,,,,,,,,,,,,

The PO hacked up the bezel,

And a night shot of the Alpine

Pretty cool article here
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...all/index.html

11-15-2010, 10:12 AM	#1
77C20454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Davidson Posts: 16	stereo install.. i have a kenwood cd player and 4 sony 6.5". any ideas where and how to install? and pics would help.

11-15-2010, 12:18 PM	#2
77C20454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Davidson Posts: 16	Re: stereo install.. does anyone have a cdplayer installed. i dont see it fitting into the stock radio placement

11-15-2010, 01:16 PM	#3
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: stereo install.. It will not and you have to cut the dash if it is an older tape type deck with tuning nobs. If it is newer and is the huge radio you will need to fab up a plate to mount it. any pics would help.

11-15-2010, 02:24 PM	#4
77C20454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Davidson Posts: 16	Re: stereo install.. ill get pics up later today. what are the speaker sizes for a 77 c20 sub.?

11-16-2010, 12:10 AM	#5
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: stereo install.. Like said above.... you may need to trim the dash and install. Attached Images __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870

11-17-2010, 08:14 AM	#6
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: stereo install.. not usin the ac? try this way the radio in the gold one is now in the jimmy front speakers have been changed they were toasted Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

11-17-2010, 08:19 AM	#7
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: stereo install.. the fronts are 3.5 in mine,now installed,with cut old grills over them for protection no holes in the jimmy dash so the ac holes will be fine till next year i picked up these half price at best buy and boxes for the back sounds great prob the best it's ever seen stock was AM 1 speaker lol oh and the radio is stock for 96 olds 98 Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350 Last edited by motornut; 11-17-2010 at 08:22 AM.

11-17-2010, 08:18 PM	#8
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: stereo install.. the fronts Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

01-13-2011, 05:19 PM	#10
Space Truckin' Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27	Re: stereo install.. You will have to trim your dash a bit where the tuning knobs were originally but you can get a kit from ebay or possibly wal mart that will look like this: It almost matches the original wood grain too! The "wood" is actually a really thick sticker that you can peel off if you dont like it. I think the whole thing cost me $25

01-13-2011, 05:23 PM	#11
Space Truckin' Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27	Re: stereo install.. Oh and on your speakers you can squeeze a set of 6.5" in the bottom of the front doors but they need to be centered, front to rear, if you have power windows. I run 6.5" up front in the doors and 6x9" where the original 4x10" were in the rear and it gives great sound.

01-15-2011, 07:33 AM	#12
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: stereo install.. Mine,,,,,,,,,,,,, The PO hacked up the bezel, And a night shot of the Alpine Pretty cool article here http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...all/index.html __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den Last edited by Mr79C10; 01-15-2011 at 08:57 AM. Reason: add on addy

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