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sider68 · 05-29-2003, 09:42 AM

Anyone know of a good system for an 81?I really don,t want to cut up the dash if I can avoid it.My son wants an amp and subs but I don,t think you would need all that if you had a high power deck.

BigRed · 05-29-2003, 01:05 PM

You're very limited on the standard (2-knob) decks. I have a radio shack brand that only pushes 25 watts per channel. Kenwood makes one that I think is 35 watts per channel. You could always build a custom console and put the stereo there if you want to get a DIN chassis deck. That's an option.

bigblock73 · 05-29-2003, 01:06 PM

My radio has always been the V8, nice cam, and dual exhaust...best song ever!

...Jeff

Russell · 05-29-2003, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by bigblock73
My radio has always been the V8, nice cam, and dual exhaust...best song ever!

...Jeff

Amen!

sider68 · 06-09-2003, 12:31 PM

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Originally posted by BigRed
You're very limited on the standard (2-knob) decks. I have a radio shack brand that only pushes 25 watts per channel. Kenwood makes one that I think is 35 watts per channel. You could always build a custom console and put the stereo there if you want to get a DIN chassis deck. That's an option.

Big Red
What did you do for speakers?My kid bought a woofer in a box and needs 2 6x9 but where can I put them?

BigRed · 06-09-2003, 12:45 PM

I actually bought some of the premade 6x9 boxes and stuffed them behind the seat facing in. They kinda sit in the cab corners. The only bad thing about that is that your high tones will be muffled behind the seat. But, not much you can do about that. I can take a picture at lunch if you'd like me to.

sider68 · 06-09-2003, 03:00 PM

I,d appreciate a picture.I am trying to do the same but do not know if boxes will fit behind seat

Prerunner1982 · 06-09-2003, 03:42 PM

if you install good 3" (or whatever the dash speakers are) then your highs are ok. if you wanted 6x9s instead of 4x10s in the rear corners, if you are handy you could make some brackets. a sub or two and an amp isnt bad. i like more bass than what a stock radio can put out. but i also like more than just bass.

Tom · 06-09-2003, 04:26 PM

I really dont see anything wrong with cutting up the dash for a standerd aftermaket cd player as long as its a clean, professional looking cut. Besides, theres nothing really out there now a days that will fit the stock spot.

sider68 · 06-09-2003, 04:39 PM

My son decided he is going with C D so i,m going to cut it.

rockman20 · 06-09-2003, 05:23 PM

A nice clean cut in a dash is fine.

And if you are running a sub, you need an amp for that. A small amp for the speakers will not hurt either. I have a deck that puts out 45 X 4 and it does okay, but just does not handle the bass real well at higher volumes.

I bought some prefab Truck speaker boxes for 6X9's. The way the boxes are setup, they actually fit where the 6X9 is facing upwards. This helps the muffle sound, but sometimes the highs could blow your ear drums out!

78chevstepside · 06-09-2003, 06:33 PM

I made a console out of oak and installed a cd player in that. I also install a tack , clock and a mechanical oil guage. I had a tape player in the original stereo hole. I removed that. I went to a u-pull it found the stock am-fm radio that was stock in my truck. Install that.

jay

C&C Chevy · 06-09-2003, 09:40 PM

If you get some nice 3 1/2's up front, be sure to get some bass blockers so they'll last longer and they'll have more of a tweeter effect too.

05-29-2003, 09:42 AM	#1
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	Stereo System? Anyone know of a good system for an 81?I really don,t want to cut up the dash if I can avoid it.My son wants an amp and subs but I don,t think you would need all that if you had a high power deck.

05-29-2003, 01:05 PM	#2
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	You're very limited on the standard (2-knob) decks. I have a radio shack brand that only pushes 25 watts per channel. Kenwood makes one that I think is 35 watts per channel. You could always build a custom console and put the stereo there if you want to get a DIN chassis deck. That's an option. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

06-09-2003, 12:45 PM	#6
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I actually bought some of the premade 6x9 boxes and stuffed them behind the seat facing in. They kinda sit in the cab corners. The only bad thing about that is that your high tones will be muffled behind the seat. But, not much you can do about that. I can take a picture at lunch if you'd like me to. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

06-09-2003, 03:42 PM	#8
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	if you install good 3" (or whatever the dash speakers are) then your highs are ok. if you wanted 6x9s instead of 4x10s in the rear corners, if you are handy you could make some brackets. a sub or two and an amp isnt bad. i like more bass than what a stock radio can put out. but i also like more than just bass. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

06-09-2003, 04:26 PM	#9
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	I really dont see anything wrong with cutting up the dash for a standerd aftermaket cd player as long as its a clean, professional looking cut. Besides, theres nothing really out there now a days that will fit the stock spot. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

05-29-2003, 01:06 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	My radio has always been the V8, nice cam, and dual exhaust...best song ever! ...Jeff

06-09-2003, 03:00 PM	#7
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	I,d appreciate a picture.I am trying to do the same but do not know if boxes will fit behind seat

06-09-2003, 04:39 PM	#10
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	My son decided he is going with C D so i,m going to cut it.

06-09-2003, 05:23 PM	#11
rockman20 "The dude abides" Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Dakota Posts: 472	A nice clean cut in a dash is fine. And if you are running a sub, you need an amp for that. A small amp for the speakers will not hurt either. I have a deck that puts out 45 X 4 and it does okay, but just does not handle the bass real well at higher volumes. I bought some prefab Truck speaker boxes for 6X9's. The way the boxes are setup, they actually fit where the 6X9 is facing upwards. This helps the muffle sound, but sometimes the highs could blow your ear drums out! __________________ RockMan 1993 Chevy Silverado C3500 1 ton dually 1994 Honda Civic 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 1953 IH Farmall Super M New to the fleet: 1992 Subaru Loyal

06-09-2003, 06:33 PM	#12
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	I made a console out of oak and installed a cd player in that. I also install a tack , clock and a mechanical oil guage. I had a tape player in the original stereo hole. I removed that. I went to a u-pull it found the stock am-fm radio that was stock in my truck. Install that. jay

06-09-2003, 09:40 PM	#13
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	If you get some nice 3 1/2's up front, be sure to get some bass blockers so they'll last longer and they'll have more of a tweeter effect too. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007



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