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Johoevasmatrix · 04-11-2018, 04:21 PM

So I’m looking to somehow stick two 4” speakers where the 4x10 sat in the dash I choose these Kicker 43CSC44 and will try to fabricate an way to mount them into the dash. I went with the kick panel route and will have the typical 6.5 in them. I have looked and most info I have found seems to be dated. Wondering if someone has done this what I should watch out for or flat out won’t work. It’s the two 4” in dash I’m concerned about. Anyway here is my eye candy.

Faastone27 · 04-11-2018, 04:35 PM

Hurts my neck to look at them! But nice truck... I think!

slowcpe · 04-11-2018, 04:40 PM

I can't find the pic, but I mounted a pair of Fosgate Punch 4s on a piece of MDF, made a bracket and installed it under the dash. Worked out well with a pair of 6x9s in the doors (PO had already cut the holes).

This weekend's project is to do the interior on my '72. I'm planning on mounting those speakers under the dash and a pair of Fosgate Punch 6.75" components in RetroSound kickpanels.

**HO455** · 04-11-2018, 04:55 PM

I went with two 3x6 speakers in the dash of my Burban. I went with the them instead of 4" as the outside inch of each 4" speaker would have been blocked by the dash. I built an enclosure but was not able to make it fit with the stock radio height. If you had a DIN sized radio you could make it an enclosure and get it to fit in the limited space available. I ended up mounting them to a plate with no enclosure. Post 294 in the link below for a photo and some information.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...698377&page=12

Johoevasmatrix · 04-11-2018, 05:16 PM

Thank you guys. I don’t know why forums won’t post my pics correct off my phone. Just makes me not post pics.

**HO455** · 04-12-2018, 12:24 PM

Not having a smart phone I have no direct experience, but I believe that it matters how the phone is held when the picture is taken. Do a search there is plenty of information.

demian5 · 04-12-2018, 12:57 PM

Greetings down under!

I have kick panels and a bose sub from a tahoe in the locations where the jack and tools were. Sounds great and have bass.

The center speakers will be nice but yes two 4" in an MDF board will be fine. If its an AC truck, you may just want to pass on installing anything there, its really tight...

weq92f · 04-12-2018, 03:08 PM

Flip fa ya...

Johoevasmatrix · 04-12-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

Flip fa ya...

Dang!!! That truck looks better than the one I posted!!! Thank you.

Johoevasmatrix · 04-12-2018, 09:42 PM

Ok so I’m down to two choices kicker hs8 sub or fosgate ps8 thoughts experience?

slowcpe · 04-12-2018, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Johoevasmatrix

Ok so I’m down to two choices kicker hs8 sub or fosgate ps8 thoughts experience?

It’s probably a coin flip and probably sound close to the same. I’m going with the Fosgate, but only because I’m a “dealer” for them.

Johoevasmatrix · 04-12-2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

It’s probably a coin flip and probably sound close to the same. I’m going with the Fosgate, but only because I’m a “dealer” for them.

Think 2 under seat is overkill?

slowcpe · 04-13-2018, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Johoevasmatrix

Think 2 under seat is overkill?

Honestly I don’t know. I’ve thought about that myself. Im going to start with one and see but may add a second one.

darrellyates · 04-13-2018, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Honestly I don’t know. I’ve thought about that myself. Im going to start with one and see but may add a second one.

I built a custom box where the gas tank used to be. I used 3/4 MDF and shaped it like the gas tank. Was able to get a 12" shallow mount Pioneer (I like them and they are not expensive) to fit. Had I made the box about 4 inches wider I would have been able to get 2. I was going to re-make the box and do that, but my wife nixed the idea. She isn't bass happy, and said My son's truck (that i got 2 12's in) had way too much bass, so I'm content with just the one...

Andy4639 · 04-13-2018, 08:31 AM

Go to the truck audio section plenty of info and how to's on building enclosures for it.

04-11-2018, 04:21 PM	#1
Johoevasmatrix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 29	New c10 owner with new stereo updates. So I’m looking to somehow stick two 4” speakers where the 4x10 sat in the dash I choose these Kicker 43CSC44 and will try to fabricate an way to mount them into the dash. I went with the kick panel route and will have the typical 6.5 in them. I have looked and most info I have found seems to be dated. Wondering if someone has done this what I should watch out for or flat out won’t work. It’s the two 4” in dash I’m concerned about. Anyway here is my eye candy. Attached Images

04-11-2018, 04:35 PM	#2
Faastone27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Johns Creek Georgia Posts: 64	Re: New c10 owner with new stereo updates. Hurts my neck to look at them! But nice truck... I think!

04-11-2018, 04:40 PM	#3
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: New c10 owner with new stereo updates. I can't find the pic, but I mounted a pair of Fosgate Punch 4s on a piece of MDF, made a bracket and installed it under the dash. Worked out well with a pair of 6x9s in the doors (PO had already cut the holes). This weekend's project is to do the interior on my '72. I'm planning on mounting those speakers under the dash and a pair of Fosgate Punch 6.75" components in RetroSound kickpanels. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

04-11-2018, 04:55 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,887	Re: New c10 owner with new stereo updates. I went with two 3x6 speakers in the dash of my Burban. I went with the them instead of 4" as the outside inch of each 4" speaker would have been blocked by the dash. I built an enclosure but was not able to make it fit with the stock radio height. If you had a DIN sized radio you could make it an enclosure and get it to fit in the limited space available. I ended up mounting them to a plate with no enclosure. Post 294 in the link below for a photo and some information. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...698377&page=12 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-11-2018, 05:16 PM	#5
Johoevasmatrix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 29	Re: New c10 owner with new stereo updates. Thank you guys. I don’t know why forums won’t post my pics correct off my phone. Just makes me not post pics.

04-12-2018, 12:24 PM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,887	Re: New c10 owner with new stereo updates. Not having a smart phone I have no direct experience, but I believe that it matters how the phone is held when the picture is taken. Do a search there is plenty of information. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-12-2018, 12:57 PM	#7
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: New c10 owner with new stereo updates. Greetings down under! I have kick panels and a bose sub from a tahoe in the locations where the jack and tools were. Sounds great and have bass. The center speakers will be nice but yes two 4" in an MDF board will be fine. If its an AC truck, you may just want to pass on installing anything there, its really tight... __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

04-12-2018, 03:08 PM	#8
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,960	Re: New c10 owner with new stereo updates. Flip fa ya... Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

04-12-2018, 09:42 PM	#10
Johoevasmatrix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 29	Re: New c10 owner with new stereo updates. Ok so I’m down to two choices kicker hs8 sub or fosgate ps8 thoughts experience?

04-13-2018, 08:31 AM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: New c10 owner with new stereo updates. Go to the truck audio section plenty of info and how to's on building enclosures for it. __________________ 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.



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