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Bad61c10 · 08-03-2015, 02:00 AM

Hello, I have a 61 c10 and I'm looking to do a complete stereo system on it but this is not my area of expertise, can someone give me a list of all the things I need to complete the system. I have nothing now so I'm starting from the bottom, but I do have a new wiring harness so I can wire this.
Thanks,
Ethan
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corvettejim1968 · 08-03-2015, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad61c10

Hello, I have a 61 c10 and I'm looking to do a complete stereo system on it but this is not my area of expertise, can someone give me a list of all the things I need to complete the system. I have nothing now so I'm starting from the bottom, but I do have a new wiring harness so I can wire this.
Thanks,
Ethan
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head unit- Retro Sound
multi channel amp 5 preferred with built in crossover- JL audio
decent cables- RCA interconnect-speaker-turn-on lead- buy an amp kit
4in coaxial speakers for the dash- depends on the rest of the truck for size
i have 1 ten inch sub
Fat Mat - inside doors ,under dash,cab corners,anyplace you cant see it.

here is my system

corvettejim1968 · 08-03-2015, 08:31 AM

if you do it right it will sound amazing and you wont see a thing.

blown240 · 08-03-2015, 11:52 AM

Thats a nice setup you have there Jim!

Im just about done with mine. But its not that fancy!

Andy4639 · 08-03-2015, 01:12 PM

Never thought about a solenoid for the power cable to the amps. Hmm I may add one to my setup. Interesting.

Here is mine.

2 Memphis gold 10 shallow subs.

2 mid ranges in the dash Memphis golds!

Cab corner mounts that I modified and installed 3 ways in.

Head unit.

I did the hush mat in mine with bubble wrap on top then the carpet. The mat is inside the doors also.
Amps are inside the console and everything is nice and neat inside the truck.

corvettejim1968 · 08-03-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blown240

Thats a nice setup you have there Jim!

Im just about done with mine. But its not that fancy!

thank you. was not cheap after i install the new Focal tweeters and the 2 monoblock class A Monolithic amps to power them I will have $5,000 invested. I used to compete back in the 90`s and now im getting back into it.

HumphreyMurdoch · 08-03-2015, 07:42 PM

Here's a little tutorial from a different forum. I plan using this idea in my truck.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=11082

SCOTI · 11-13-2015, 03:24 PM

Sub'd in.

08-03-2015, 02:00 AM	#1
Bad61c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	Stereo system from scratch Hello, I have a 61 c10 and I'm looking to do a complete stereo system on it but this is not my area of expertise, can someone give me a list of all the things I need to complete the system. I have nothing now so I'm starting from the bottom, but I do have a new wiring harness so I can wire this. Thanks, Ethan Posted via Mobile Device

08-03-2015, 08:31 AM	#3
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 946	Re: Stereo system from scratch if you do it right it will sound amazing and you wont see a thing. __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/

08-03-2015, 11:52 AM	#4
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	Re: Stereo system from scratch Thats a nice setup you have there Jim! Im just about done with mine. But its not that fancy! __________________ '61 Panel - Helms Bakery Truck - Daily Driver - FOR SALE

08-03-2015, 01:12 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Stereo system from scratch Never thought about a solenoid for the power cable to the amps. Hmm I may add one to my setup. Interesting. Here is mine. 2 Memphis gold 10 shallow subs. 2 mid ranges in the dash Memphis golds! Cab corner mounts that I modified and installed 3 ways in. Head unit. I did the hush mat in mine with bubble wrap on top then the carpet. The mat is inside the doors also. Amps are inside the console and everything is nice and neat inside the truck. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-03-2015, 07:42 PM	#7
HumphreyMurdoch Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Murphy, MO Posts: 172	Re: Stereo system from scratch Here's a little tutorial from a different forum. I plan using this idea in my truck. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/?p=11082 __________________ '62 C10 LWB fleet side. 283 w/ a T5

11-13-2015, 03:24 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Stereo system from scratch Sub'd in. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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