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I have a 67' with the gas tank behind the seat. I was wondering if anyone had figured out a way to put at least 8" speakers in one of these trucks without cutting up anything or spending a whole lot of money.
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As a matter of fact..I put a pair of 8" woofers in a box, in the seat. It worked quite well. I squeezed it in between the springs. I wish I still had it so I could show you a picture.I assume the seat in my 68 was about the same as yours. Of course, this just accomodates the woofers. You will have to put some full range speakers up front. I made some custom door panels from 1/4" pressed\board and covered with an appropriate colored cloth. It was quite easy and looked pretty good. It also kept me from cutting up the original door panels.
Hope that helps,
Hope that helps,
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 16-May-02 AT 12:55 PM (EST)]I installed JBL 6x9's in the door panel. You have to be sure to get a speaker that has dimensions narrow enough so as not to interfere with the window when it's rolled down. I used the existing round openings toward the forward side of the door and then cut the 6x9 opening towards the aft side. The speakers aim right towards the seat, but the sound is still really nice. I'm sure it would even sound better if I replaced all the bad door and window seals to quiet her down. Email me at timjjohnson@att.net if you have any more questions.
Tim
1971 F100 360 Sport Custom
Tim
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I used to have a 69, and I took out the original headliner, which was not in great shape, used it as a pattern on a piece of 1/8th inch paneling material(I chose a solid light color and then stained it). I then measured out and cut speaker holes in it, I chose two 3x9's. The original chrome strips will hold it back in place.
Once installed it makes a great sound system in these year trucks, you can actually hear it when you get above 50 mph. The nice thing is if you get tired of it, or want to go back original, you just put the headliner back in.
Hope this helps,
Once installed it makes a great sound system in these year trucks, you can actually hear it when you get above 50 mph. The nice thing is if you get tired of it, or want to go back original, you just put the headliner back in.
Hope this helps,
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Actually, LMC Truck (www.lmctruck.com) has this same items for sale in their 1948-1972 catalog... replacement headliner with FOUR speakers overhead (2 driver and 2 passenger), with an overhead console to mount an aftermarket radio!! keeps your das and doors factory, yet have a high dollar aftermarket stereo system overhead!
>I used to have a 69, and I took out the original headliner,
>which was not in great shape, used it as a pattern on a
>piece of 1/8th inch paneling material(I chose a solid light
>color and then stained it). I then measured out and cut
>speaker holes in it, I chose two 3x9's. The original chrome
>strips will hold it back in place.
> Once installed it makes a great sound system in these year
>trucks, you can actually hear it when you get above 50 mph.
>The nice thing is if you get tired of it, or want to go back
>original, you just put the headliner back in.
>Hope this helps,
>I used to have a 69, and I took out the original headliner,
>which was not in great shape, used it as a pattern on a
>piece of 1/8th inch paneling material(I chose a solid light
>color and then stained it). I then measured out and cut
>speaker holes in it, I chose two 3x9's. The original chrome
>strips will hold it back in place.
> Once installed it makes a great sound system in these year
>trucks, you can actually hear it when you get above 50 mph.
>The nice thing is if you get tired of it, or want to go back
>original, you just put the headliner back in.
>Hope this helps,
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I seen it in the magazine. That's the reason I asked for other ways. It's a little to expensive for me.
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I agree with Tim. I put JBL 6x9 GTO 3-ways in the doors of my 67. With a Sony amp under the seat, these speakers rock. I thought about a sub woofer, but with the bass response of these speakers have in the doors, you don't really need it.
Also a big asset is to insulate the door with that shiny bubble wrap stuff and whatever else is necessary to keep the doors from vibrating.
A rattle is really annoying.
Larry
67 short box, 390, 4 speed top loader, 3.55 posi
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Also a big asset is to insulate the door with that shiny bubble wrap stuff and whatever else is necessary to keep the doors from vibrating.
A rattle is really annoying.
Larry
67 short box, 390, 4 speed top loader, 3.55 posi
Total ground-up restoration
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From: Fairbanks USA
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I think the headliner option cost me about $25 plus the cost of the speakers. I like the one they make out of ABS plastic too, but your right it's spendy. The wood does look nicer in these old trucks.
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