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Micah's 1994 F-150 build thread

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Looks good, Micah.
 
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Originally Posted by im2tall33
I couldn't wait any longer! I fired up the stove in the shop tonight and installed my new kicker 6x8s and kicker 6 1/2 speakers. It sounds so much better now. I had pretty much only one functional speaker before.

I love how easy the install was on these, I would recommend however that if anyone buys these to also buy the factory plug adapter. Rather than striping the wires like i did. Oh well live and learn







Next on the list is a small sub just to add a little bass.


Hopefully this week I will start in on the toolbox. Gotta strip the paint off and breathe some new life into it.
Trying to figure out where you put the 6x8's in your single cab.

I just bought some new Pioneer 6 1/2s for the doors, but where do the bigger speakers go????
 
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Right behind the seat by the seat belt. I have heard not all f150s have four speakers but I'm glad mine does.
 
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I will try and snap a pic of the location tomorrow as its too dark tonight
 
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I will try and snap a pic of the location tomorrow as its too dark tonight
Thanks! I thought it was the lower grill in the rear corner of the door, but I think that's some kind of air vent to let the cabin breath.
 
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Originally Posted by im2tall33
Right behind the seat by the seat belt. I have heard not all f150s have four speakers but I'm glad mine does.
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Trying to figure out where you put the 6x8's in your single cab.

I just bought some new Pioneer 6 1/2s for the doors, but where do the bigger speakers go????
First off truck is looking awesome Micah.


The rear speakers were only in 92-96 trucks and I believe not all got them.
I have yet to see a 87-91 with rear speakers stock. On our 90 I just put them behind the seat a little under the seat so they don't get broken. Mine were stock ranger rear speakers I believe 6x8s.
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Originally Posted by Redneckfordf2502002
First off truck is looking awesome Micah.


The rear speakers were only in 92-96 trucks and I believe not all got them.
I have yet to see a 87-91 with rear speakers stock. On our 90 I just put them behind the seat a little under the seat so they don't get broken. Mine were stock ranger rear speakers I believe 6x8s.
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So these are speakers in their own boxes, not 'installed' in the walls of the cab or doors, right?

Or did Ford make a special (plastic?) speaker box that somehow fits into the cab behind the seats.

Ditto on the kudos to Micah. Nice truck!
 
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So these are speakers in their own boxes, not 'installed' in the walls of the cab or doors, right?

Or did Ford make a special (plastic?) speaker box that somehow fits into the cab behind the seats.

Ditto on the kudos to Micah. Nice truck!
The 92-96 trucks that have them have cutouts in the plastic behind the seat belt that bolt to the cab.
My 95 parts truck has it but I don't think my 92 F250 has it (I plan to use those panels in my 92 when I do the cab swap).
Only some extended cabs have rear speakers in 87-91s never seen it in a regular cab stock. .
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Sorry I forgot to take pics today, I have been in and out of appointments all day. Can't wait till the day I'm done with doctors for a while!

When I am out grilling later I will snap a pic of the housing
 
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Micah, my apologies for hijacking your thread.
Originally Posted by Redneckfordf2502002
The 92-96 trucks that have them have cutouts in the plastic behind the seat belt that bolt to the cab.
My 95 parts truck has it but I don't think my 92 F250 has it (I plan to use those panels in my 92 when I do the cab swap).
Only some extended cabs have rear speakers in 87-91s never seen it in a regular cab stock. .
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Thanks, Trav. I looked at mine tonight and am guessing the speaker cutouts are down near the floor on the trucks that had them. I have a plastic panel that covers the seat belt retractor mechanism and looks like it might have enough room for a large speaker in there.

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Sorry I forgot to take pics today, I have been in and out of appointments all day. Can't wait till the day I'm done with doctors for a while!

When I am out grilling later I will snap a pic of the housing
Would really appreciate a pic. Sorry to hear about your medical issue, but glad to know you're getting the care you need.

I'm starting to lean towards a subwoofer box, something cheap. Just installed some lower end Pioner 6 1/2" speakers in the doors. Big improvement, but still pretty disappointing. The 6 x 8 inchers might work too. Would definitely be cheaper than the subwoofer.

Thanks to all. - AJ
 
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No worries aj. I will have to get the pics tomorrow, tonight all I could do was try and keep the kiddos happy lol. I will also take a pic of the sub I put in my truck. It was a good price $100 and came in an enclosed box and also I can have the seat all the way back in my single cab.
 
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OK finally got the pic of the rear speaker location for you. I remembered as I was almost done smoking beer can chicken tonight.








 
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Well I installed the reverse lights today as well and I am happy with them for sure.




Only took a couple hours to install including cutting out the holes.

Are those the same lights in the Amazon link you sent prior? They look GREAT! I'm seriously considering doing that to mine now!
 
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Old 03-13-2015, 08:23 AM
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Here is the link for those lights. Sorry I thought I had posted the link before.


Amazon.com: XCSOURCE 2PCS 24W 9-30V 30 Degree 2400 Lumen LED Spotlight Lamp Work Light for Working / Driving / Fog, Off Road Spotlight-Jeep Cabin, Boat, SUV, Truck, Car, ATVs Fishing Driving Light Waterproof Car Lamp IP67 LD330B: Automotive Amazon.com: XCSOURCE 2PCS 24W 9-30V 30 Degree 2400 Lumen LED Spotlight Lamp Work Light for Working / Driving / Fog, Off Road Spotlight-Jeep Cabin, Boat, SUV, Truck, Car, ATVs Fishing Driving Light Waterproof Car Lamp IP67 LD330B: Automotive


They are incredible lights. Super bright and look good too lol. One tip of advice is make sure you have good cut off wheels for a dremel tool as well. You can start the cuts with an angle grinder but have to finish them off with the dremel. Also you will need a good drill bit for metal, I am pretty sure I used a 1/4in bit
 

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