Time for a radio, need suggestionson install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tx Firefighter · 03-18-2007, 04:24 PM

I've been driving the beater over 100 miles a day lately and it's getting time for a radio.

My dash is stock and has a radio block off plate. I want to add a stereo but will not modify the dash. I'm figuring on doing a glove box install.

How about speakers? I have the stock gas tank. I was thinking about building some fancy kick panels for 6.5's. Anyone got pictures of some?

I'm open to ideas...

onedayjake · 03-18-2007, 04:33 PM

A radio in the glove box would be great as long as it had a remote which most new ones are available with. 6.5s would be good in the doors and maybe two 4" speakers were the factory speaker would go. I saw the pics of your truck and your car from your sig and I love them both.

*72CSTC5* · 03-18-2007, 04:40 PM

How about building some of these. They are very easy and from what I have seen you fabricate should be right up your alley. Some MDF board, some "fleece" material from Wal-Mart and some fiberglass resin will get you started and then add some more fiberglass mat to strengthen and then some filler to smooth out and there you go.

Tx Firefighter · 03-18-2007, 04:56 PM

That's what I was thinking about on the kick panels. I don't want speakers in the door, so I'm afraid that's my only option.

Can I get one of those Ipod deals and an adapter to run it through my Kenwood so I could leave the glovebox door closed most times and just fool with the little Ipod deal to change songs?

**clay68c10** · 03-18-2007, 05:27 PM

I always thought it would be cool to french in a DIN sized deck and then use a radio delete plate as a hinged cover. With the cover closed, it's all hidden.

neonlarry · 03-18-2007, 05:38 PM

FrizzelFry just posted this recently on making kick panels:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230578

03-18-2007, 04:24 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Time for a radio, need suggestions on install I've been driving the beater over 100 miles a day lately and it's getting time for a radio. My dash is stock and has a radio block off plate. I want to add a stereo but will not modify the dash. I'm figuring on doing a glove box install. How about speakers? I have the stock gas tank. I was thinking about building some fancy kick panels for 6.5's. Anyone got pictures of some? I'm open to ideas... __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 03-18-2007 at 05:07 PM.

03-18-2007, 04:33 PM	#2
onedayjake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Posts: 105	Re: Time for a radio, need suggestionson install A radio in the glove box would be great as long as it had a remote which most new ones are available with. 6.5s would be good in the doors and maybe two 4" speakers were the factory speaker would go. I saw the pics of your truck and your car from your sig and I love them both. __________________ 1947 1/2 ton, 5.3, 4L60E, 10 bolt 1974 Jimmy, 4 inch lift, 35" Thornbirds sold

03-18-2007, 04:40 PM	#3
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Time for a radio, need suggestionson install How about building some of these. They are very easy and from what I have seen you fabricate should be right up your alley. Some MDF board, some "fleece" material from Wal-Mart and some fiberglass resin will get you started and then add some more fiberglass mat to strengthen and then some filler to smooth out and there you go. Attached Images

03-18-2007, 04:56 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Time for a radio, need suggestionson install That's what I was thinking about on the kick panels. I don't want speakers in the door, so I'm afraid that's my only option. Can I get one of those Ipod deals and an adapter to run it through my Kenwood so I could leave the glovebox door closed most times and just fool with the little Ipod deal to change songs? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-18-2007, 05:27 PM	#5
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,899	Re: Time for a radio, need suggestionson install I always thought it would be cool to french in a DIN sized deck and then use a radio delete plate as a hinged cover. With the cover closed, it's all hidden. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

03-18-2007, 05:38 PM	#6
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Re: Time for a radio, need suggestionson install FrizzelFry just posted this recently on making kick panels: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=230578 __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI



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