Corner Speaker Install for 67-72 Pickup ?
 

Anyone have pictures and some tips for installing 6x9 speakers in the cab corner on a 67-72 pickup? I moved the tank to under the bed couple years ago and am now thinking I need to take advantage of the space and install some decent speakers. Don't want to go the sub boxes route, want to have the available space behind the seat for storage so am thinking of mounting speakers in the corner, just not sure what would work best.

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I came across this post a while back, and bookmarked it, so I could try to come up with something like it for my daughters truck, and ultimately for my truck.

It might give you some ideas.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287987

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I would do it just like that, only out of wood. I am putting a pair of 6.5" mids just above that location, but I am doing a full rack across the back.

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chevy_man5, I contacted bigblock73 about those cab corner mounts but as produced they will not fit a 67-72 cab. Gives me an idea about building some of my own using MDF chip board or such. Just looking for other options. Thanks for the reply.

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No problem Ironhorse.

I was planning on using them as an idea base, for making our own as well, either out of metal or MDF.

I was thinking I would put them in the bottom of the corner, and angle them up, towards the center of the cab for better sound, instead of facing straight out. Then make some kind of filler to go above them to seal off the opening.

We are a ways from that point, but there are SOOOOO many ideas flying around in my head. :lol:

Good Luck!! Make sure to post pictures of what you come up with, maybe inspire someone else too!

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I will have 67-72 brackets ready to go by spring, if you guys are still interested. I can make them with 6x9 cutouts, or leave them blank so the owner can cut for whatever size he or she wishes.

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subscribed, like to see those for the 67-72

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Jeff, I would be interested in your 67-72 corner brackets. Do you plan on making them to mount at the upper or lower portion of the corner opening? I moved my in-the-cab tank a couple years ago to under the bed and think that along with a good pair of speakers mounted to the factory front speaker area would be a good set up. Keep us posted on your progress.

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Subscribed. Might be interested as well.

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They will run from the floor up to about were the door latch assembly is bolted to the cab...so they will be taller than the 73-87 style. They need to run to the floor for mounting purposes...not many places to bolt them to on the 67-72's. They will clean up the corner of the cab nicely...and the speaker itself will be up towards the top.

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Will be looking forward to seeing them when you get them built. Sounds good.

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I will be interested in them! fo sho!

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me too

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Subscribed as well for the 67-72's

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In. Any Progress? It's spring :D

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Yes and no, sold a spare cab I had in the shop, now I have room for the 67-72 cab. I should have it moved in this week so I can finish up the design work, then I'll get it in CAD, cut, bent and mocked up.

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subscribed, sounds cool

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Subscribed. Might be interested as well. :sumo:

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Just checking in for a progress report. :chevy:

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I like those corner brackets.I used rod doors back panel cover covered it in vinyl and cut out speaker holes.

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Sorry guys, been tied up with a house project...please be patient, I will get them done soon, I promise.

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Interested and subscribed :metal:

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Interested

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suscribed

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subscribed

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How about these, they look like they will fit in the rear corner of my cab and they are inexpensive. I was thinking about doing the 6 X 9 now and later adding a amp and a mono sub........see what you guys think....

6 x 9 with enclosures I think they will fit in my 66 gmc :
http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/S...9804/SFV/30046


Later a subwoofer:
http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/S...9162/SFV/30046

That seem like a pretty low priced system to me: I am going with a retrosound classic radio $199.00 will use this to drive the 2 6x9s, later use the back channels to drive the subwoorer

$199.00
62.95
77.95
20.00 shipping total about $380.00 plus maybe a mono amp $100.00

pretty inexpensive system.........don't you think.......

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Good news guys. I got the brackets all figured out, put in CAD, printed 1:1 on paper, glued to the carboard, cut out, and mocked up in the cab corner. Brackets fit perfect, and even house the higher end speakers with the larger 4" magnets no problem! Tomorrow I am sending the CAD file to the machine shop to get the first test bracket laser cut. I should have it back in about a week I assume, from there I will form it, test fit it, take pics and post for you guys to see. If it fits as I suspect it will, I'll place an order for 50 brackets...or 25 pairs.

To help offset initial out of pocket expense, I would like to take pre-orders once I get the test bracket mocked up. Unless there is a high enough demand, I won't make any more than my initial order.

Thanks for your patience fellas!

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Maybe I missed it what's the price gonna be. Or do we not know until it is done
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I won't know until I get a quote from the shop. These brackets are larger than the 73-87 version, are a 2 piece design, have more mounting hardware, and will cost more to ship. I am hoping to be within $10 of the 73-87's, which are $65 shipped anywhere in the lower 48.

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Coolness. Looking forward to seeing these :cool:

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im in

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Great to hear guys! Now I am just waiting on the machine shop to cut the first so I can bend it and test fit it. Stay tuned. :)

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I'm in too

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I'd probably take a set.
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are they pre punched for the speaker??
if not (I'd rather use my 6.5 mid bass driver and 3"mid in these plates)
over 6by9s

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I should be able to have them made with NO openings, you can cut your own. However, I would require payment up front before I have them made. I had guys tell me that with the 73-87 brackets, so I had 4 made with no holes...I pretty much had to give them away or donate them to the board here and none of them kept their word.

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well.. after I see the mock up set..
let me know the final price, and after see'n the mock up I'll send a deposit.
of half the total to show good faith..
I have a set of 6by9 to 6.5 adapters but they are thin plastic and I'd rather not use that if I can..
shipping would be to 02302
thanks
what gauge metal?? my boston 6.5.3 pro's are beefy speakers,

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brackets are 16 ga steel, plenty beefy.

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I would be interested in blanks too. I have no problem paying up front.

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Interested as well, pending pictures/test fit.