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76bonanza · 09-12-2005, 10:58 PM

Looking for pic of speaker set ups for 68 with tank behind seat.
Looking for underseat or kickpanel set ups or any other set up that will work.

Thanks

chevydog66 · 09-12-2005, 11:36 PM

Here's a pic of my custom install. I built 2 boxes for 2 8" subs and the amp under the seat. I used MDF board purchased at Home Depot. CD player and 4 speakers mounted on sides of console. About 5 hours worth of work. I will recover the console with green vinyl and 1/2" foam next year. Use cardboard to make a model of console, first.

extd56 · 09-13-2005, 12:07 AM

I used the custom autosound kick panel speakers, worked out good for me.

76bonanza · 09-13-2005, 08:04 AM

What did you do with your heater vent with that console?

chevydog66 · 09-14-2005, 12:12 AM

76 bonanza, I didn't do anything with the heater vent, because I don't use the heater at all. But, I probably will put a deflector panel in front of the vent. When I get the A/C working, of course. I don't drive the truck in the winter, since I live in Indiana. Right now the back of the console is open. But, I will eventually put a deflector panel in to divert the air to both sides of the floor, which will also keep the stereo and speakers cool. There once was a guy on the board here that was working on some custom fiberglass kick panels that would accomidate some larger mid bass speakers, but I am not sure of what ever became of that. Maybe someone will remember that thread.

llegos · 09-14-2005, 12:19 AM

dogg66, can i see how your subs are? i took out my seat to look for room under it, and there doesnt seem to be much....

chevydog66 · 09-14-2005, 12:26 AM

Your right there isn't much room. That's why I went with 8" subs. My truck has been in storage since last October. I didn't even get it out this year, because the trans is slippin'. I've been workin' on the Chevelle. Since you have the seat out just measure the dimensions. I think my sub boxes are about 10" square and about 3" deep on the front side and 4" deep on the back side. Make them out of MDF board and be sure to seal them with silicone or caulking of some kind on the inside. Oh ya, they are facing upward, so you will feel it on your a$$. Sorry, I can't get you a pic without pulling my seat out. The truck is stored over 100 miles away.

llegos · 09-14-2005, 01:19 AM

do you remember what kinda subs you used that are only 3" deep? thanks for the info...the seat is also back in now, though.

chevydog66 · 09-14-2005, 04:26 PM

They are Fusion subs. I don't remember how deep they are though. I used 3/4" MDF to make the boxes for them.

llegos · 09-15-2005, 07:16 PM

well, the reason i keep asking this questions is because i have found very few subs that are that small enough(in depth) to fit under the seat

09-12-2005, 10:58 PM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	stereo question Looking for pic of speaker set ups for 68 with tank behind seat. Looking for underseat or kickpanel set ups or any other set up that will work. Thanks __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

09-12-2005, 11:36 PM	#2
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Here's a pic of my custom install. I built 2 boxes for 2 8" subs and the amp under the seat. I used MDF board purchased at Home Depot. CD player and 4 speakers mounted on sides of console. About 5 hours worth of work. I will recover the console with green vinyl and 1/2" foam next year. Use cardboard to make a model of console, first. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up Last edited by chevydog66; 08-09-2009 at 02:17 PM.

09-13-2005, 08:04 AM	#4
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	What did you do with your heater vent with that console? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

09-14-2005, 12:12 AM	#5
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	76 bonanza, I didn't do anything with the heater vent, because I don't use the heater at all. But, I probably will put a deflector panel in front of the vent. When I get the A/C working, of course. I don't drive the truck in the winter, since I live in Indiana. Right now the back of the console is open. But, I will eventually put a deflector panel in to divert the air to both sides of the floor, which will also keep the stereo and speakers cool. There once was a guy on the board here that was working on some custom fiberglass kick panels that would accomidate some larger mid bass speakers, but I am not sure of what ever became of that. Maybe someone will remember that thread. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

09-14-2005, 12:19 AM	#6
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	dogg66, can i see how your subs are? i took out my seat to look for room under it, and there doesnt seem to be much.... __________________ -Steve

09-13-2005, 12:07 AM	#3
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	I used the custom autosound kick panel speakers, worked out good for me.

09-14-2005, 12:26 AM	#7
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Your right there isn't much room. That's why I went with 8" subs. My truck has been in storage since last October. I didn't even get it out this year, because the trans is slippin'. I've been workin' on the Chevelle. Since you have the seat out just measure the dimensions. I think my sub boxes are about 10" square and about 3" deep on the front side and 4" deep on the back side. Make them out of MDF board and be sure to seal them with silicone or caulking of some kind on the inside. Oh ya, they are facing upward, so you will feel it on your a$$. Sorry, I can't get you a pic without pulling my seat out. The truck is stored over 100 miles away. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

09-14-2005, 01:19 AM	#8
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	do you remember what kinda subs you used that are only 3" deep? thanks for the info...the seat is also back in now, though. __________________ -Steve

09-14-2005, 04:26 PM	#9
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	They are Fusion subs. I don't remember how deep they are though. I used 3/4" MDF to make the boxes for them. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

09-15-2005, 07:16 PM	#10
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	well, the reason i keep asking this questions is because i have found very few subs that are that small enough(in depth) to fit under the seat __________________ -Steve

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