Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sjreno · 08-09-2009, 08:33 PM

Reaching out to the more experienced guys here that have a grasp on this subject. Im looking for a full clean sound. I dont necessarily need to be heard from blocks away, but I would like a nice improvement over stock. There's an aftermarket clarion head unit in the truck now. Everything else, like I said, is stock. TIA.

JohnC · 08-10-2009, 08:48 AM

Really anything you put in there over stock will sound great. You could replace the stock locations, and add like a 8" or 10" sub behind the seat. It will give you a little more bass, without being over the top. The possibilites are endless as to what you can do. There are kick panels on kaptkaos's site http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com that let you add speakers there. Then Jeff makes some for the cab corner's that let you put in 6x9's instead of the 4x10's http://www.73-87.com.

flamingbig10 · 08-10-2009, 09:55 AM

this may help http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341627

1985-GMC · 08-10-2009, 12:26 PM

Here's mine, Ive made 4 of them so far and the turned out pretty good. Only thing is each one was a different height. I made them where they fit snug so you don't need any screws.

Tony

bigblock73 · 08-10-2009, 03:17 PM

I make 6x9 brackets, 16 ga steel, bolt in.

See the 73-87 parts section or www.73-87.com for more info.

*78 Chevyrado* · 08-10-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

I make 6x9 brackets, 16 ga steel, bolt in.

See the 73-87 parts section or www.73-87.com for more info.

Those are sexy...

77gmcjoe · 08-10-2009, 09:10 PM

I'd like to jump in here and say that I just got a pair of 6x9 brackets from Jeff and couldn't be happier with them! The fit and quality was excellent.
I would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to add some better speakers to their truck.

sjreno · 08-11-2009, 06:53 AM

Thats great. Thanks!!

raiders3581 · 08-11-2009, 09:08 PM

I second that. I have a set with some kicker 6x9s and couldnt be happier.

bigblock73 · 08-11-2009, 09:38 PM

Thanks for the feedback fellas, glad you like them.

Keith Seymore · 08-12-2009, 11:11 AM

Guys -

Do the replacement speakers plug right in, using the existing connectors?

Or do you have to redo the wiring?

K

77gmcjoe · 08-12-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Guys -

Do the replacement speakers plug right in, using the existing connectors?

Or do you have to redo the wiring?

K

Actually my '77 was originally equipped with an AM radio and the single dash speaker, so my whole setup is aftermarket.

3r!c84 · 08-12-2009, 09:37 PM

mine has out door speakers behind my metal holder.u dont even know there there.and sound realy good

08-09-2009, 08:33 PM	#1
sjreno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: central jersey Posts: 55	Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? Reaching out to the more experienced guys here that have a grasp on this subject. Im looking for a full clean sound. I dont necessarily need to be heard from blocks away, but I would like a nice improvement over stock. There's an aftermarket clarion head unit in the truck now. Everything else, like I said, is stock. TIA.

08-10-2009, 08:48 AM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? Really anything you put in there over stock will sound great. You could replace the stock locations, and add like a 8" or 10" sub behind the seat. It will give you a little more bass, without being over the top. The possibilites are endless as to what you can do. There are kick panels on kaptkaos's site http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com that let you add speakers there. Then Jeff makes some for the cab corner's that let you put in 6x9's instead of the 4x10's http://www.73-87.com.

08-10-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? this may help http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341627 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

08-10-2009, 12:26 PM	#4
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? Here's mine, Ive made 4 of them so far and the turned out pretty good. Only thing is each one was a different height. I made them where they fit snug so you don't need any screws. Tony Attached Images

08-10-2009, 03:17 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? I make 6x9 brackets, 16 ga steel, bolt in. See the 73-87 parts section or www.73-87.com for more info. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-10-2009, 09:10 PM	#7
77gmcjoe What do we get for $10? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beardstown, Illinois Posts: 340	Re: Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? I'd like to jump in here and say that I just got a pair of 6x9 brackets from Jeff and couldn't be happier with them! The fit and quality was excellent. I would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting to add some better speakers to their truck. __________________ 1977 GMC K25 400/400/205 1989 Chevy Suburban R1500 350/700R4 (work beater) 1994 Chevy K3500 dually 454/4L80 1996 Corvette LT4 350/ZF 6 speed 2000 Bonneville SSEI Supercharged 3.8 Liter V6 1966 Chevelle 2 door sedan (Needs major repair )

08-11-2009, 06:53 AM	#8
sjreno Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: central jersey Posts: 55	Re: Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? Thats great. Thanks!!

08-11-2009, 09:08 PM	#9
raiders3581 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pomona ca Posts: 187	Re: Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? I second that. I have a set with some kicker 6x9s and couldnt be happier. __________________ 67 short bed fleetside/1997 c1500 exteded cab/ 2004 accord/87 c10silverado 350 od tbi

08-11-2009, 09:38 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? Thanks for the feedback fellas, glad you like them. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-12-2009, 11:11 AM	#11
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? Guys - Do the replacement speakers plug right in, using the existing connectors? Or do you have to redo the wiring? K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

08-12-2009, 09:37 PM	#13
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Preferred replacement speakers for my '87?? mine has out door speakers behind my metal holder.u dont even know there there.and sound realy good __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90



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