47-55.1 Space behind speaker grill - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Greyhound101 · 06-01-2021, 05:05 PM

What have you guys put behind the speaker grill so that you can't see through the grill to the back of the dash? I thought about cutting a thin sheet of ABS plastic to fit there but thought maybe there is something out there commercially available specifically for that?

nvrdone · 06-01-2021, 09:49 PM

I didnt want to cover the vent slats. i fabbed up a bracket to mount my stereo and garage door opener. used a piano hinge to open it and 2 magnets to hold it closed. the open vents allow me to use the remote.

Greyhound101 · 06-01-2021, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

I didnt want to cover the vent slats. i fabbed up a bracket to mount my stereo and garage door opener. used a piano hinge to open it and 2 magnets to hold it closed. the open vents allow me to use the remote.

Do you have a picture?

NorCalGal · 06-01-2021, 10:16 PM

Just some black material glued to the back of the grill from the the local sewing supply store.

**mr48chev** · 06-01-2021, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalGal

Just some black material glued to the back of the grill from the the local sewing supply store.

Can't say it any better than that. A small remnant of black cloth will get the job done. Get permission to raid the craft room though. Since there is no craft room at my house I'll either have to be at the mercy of my cousin or head to the fabric store where I still may be at her mercy as she runs the fabric department.

Tempest67 · 06-02-2021, 09:25 AM

after welding some sheet metal to hold my front speakers, I used some black wire mesh from a dollar store trash can.

nvrdone · 06-02-2021, 09:45 AM

sorry no pictures. do a search on this forum for custombrad ( one word) the link is the 4th one down.

**joedoh** · 06-02-2021, 02:04 PM

i had a pack of scotchbrite green pads that I was using to clean the stainless, I just spritzed black paint on two and glued them to the back.

**mr48chev** · 06-02-2021, 02:49 PM

Lots of simple low or no cost solution as folks show. Maybe just use the inside of that Black T shirt that now has too many weld burn holes in the front To give the shirt a life beyond the grease rag death.

mobileortho · 06-03-2021, 09:30 AM

I had some of the cheap carpeting (more like felt) from the auto parts store laying around & just glued a piece of that to it.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/90700575@N06/48540430517/

JoeDude · 06-04-2021, 11:44 AM

Geez, guess I got lucky. My truck came with what might be the original metal plate with peg board style holes. I painted it with the ruststop black....looks about new.

MARTINSR · 06-06-2021, 11:05 AM

I made a "glove box" like thing out of that area where the grille dropped open like a glove box and I had my stereo behind it.

Brian

mick53 · 06-08-2021, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Lots of simple low or no cost solution as folks show. Maybe just use the inside of that Black T shirt that now has too many weld burn holes in the front To give the shirt a life beyond the grease rag death.

When I get a new shirt I burn a couple of holes in it and drag it around the shop a little so I don't look like the rookie I am.

06-01-2021, 05:05 PM	#1
Greyhound101 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: El Dorado, AR Posts: 30	Space behind speaker grill What have you guys put behind the speaker grill so that you can't see through the grill to the back of the dash? I thought about cutting a thin sheet of ABS plastic to fit there but thought maybe there is something out there commercially available specifically for that?

06-01-2021, 09:49 PM	#2
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,483	Re: Space behind speaker grill I didnt want to cover the vent slats. i fabbed up a bracket to mount my stereo and garage door opener. used a piano hinge to open it and 2 magnets to hold it closed. the open vents allow me to use the remote. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

06-01-2021, 10:16 PM	#4
NorCalGal Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Yuba City, CA. Posts: 678	Re: Space behind speaker grill Just some black material glued to the back of the grill from the the local sewing supply store. __________________ Jan's 53

06-02-2021, 09:25 AM	#6
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 857	Re: Space behind speaker grill after welding some sheet metal to hold my front speakers, I used some black wire mesh from a dollar store trash can. Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

06-02-2021, 09:45 AM	#7
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,483	Re: Space behind speaker grill sorry no pictures. do a search on this forum for custombrad ( one word) the link is the 4th one down. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

06-02-2021, 02:04 PM	#8
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Space behind speaker grill i had a pack of scotchbrite green pads that I was using to clean the stainless, I just spritzed black paint on two and glued them to the back. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

06-02-2021, 02:49 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,731	Re: Space behind speaker grill Lots of simple low or no cost solution as folks show. Maybe just use the inside of that Black T shirt that now has too many weld burn holes in the front To give the shirt a life beyond the grease rag death. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-03-2021, 09:30 AM	#10
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: Space behind speaker grill I had some of the cheap carpeting (more like felt) from the auto parts store laying around & just glued a piece of that to it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/90700575@N06/48540430517/ __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

06-04-2021, 11:44 AM	#11
JoeDude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Carpentersville, Il Posts: 41	Re: Space behind speaker grill Geez, guess I got lucky. My truck came with what might be the original metal plate with peg board style holes. I painted it with the ruststop black....looks about new. __________________ 54 Chevy 3100 Deluxe, IL6 235 12V conversion. Original as possible.

06-06-2021, 11:05 AM	#12
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Space behind speaker grill I made a "glove box" like thing out of that area where the grille dropped open like a glove box and I had my stereo behind it. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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