amplifier locations...where to mount
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,004
Likes: 7
From: Adelaide South Australia
I bought a sheet of MDF (customwood) 1500x600x12 mm
I also had a sheet of cardboard, that I cut to fit in the rear section of my convertible 68. I positioned it so that it was at a slight rake, with the top edge against the rear section, just below the vent ducts.
I cut the cardboard so that it was a good tight fit around the wheel arches, and shaped to clear the convertible lid cover hinge mounts.
I used the cardboard as a template to cut the MDF. Then I cut out the holes for a pair of 3 way jbl speakers (rated at 120w rms).
I covered the MDF with black loop pile carpet, similar to the original.
I mounted a Sony stereo amp onto the inside edge of the MDF board.
Totally hidden. I then fitted the speakers and secured the panel using two angle brackets on either side and a third in the middle at the top edge see photo.... I haven't painted the bracket yet, but it's a neat tidy look, and I haven't lost too much space at all...
Sounds much better now... I can actually hear the music over the exhaust.
cheers
tom
I also had a sheet of cardboard, that I cut to fit in the rear section of my convertible 68. I positioned it so that it was at a slight rake, with the top edge against the rear section, just below the vent ducts.
I cut the cardboard so that it was a good tight fit around the wheel arches, and shaped to clear the convertible lid cover hinge mounts.
I used the cardboard as a template to cut the MDF. Then I cut out the holes for a pair of 3 way jbl speakers (rated at 120w rms).
I covered the MDF with black loop pile carpet, similar to the original.
I mounted a Sony stereo amp onto the inside edge of the MDF board.
Totally hidden. I then fitted the speakers and secured the panel using two angle brackets on either side and a third in the middle at the top edge see photo.... I haven't painted the bracket yet, but it's a neat tidy look, and I haven't lost too much space at all...
Sounds much better now... I can actually hear the music over the exhaust.
cheers
tom
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 24,125
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From: Columbia Missouri
I put mine on the back wall too. I used a sheet of MDF, cut it to size, and anchored it to the back wall with six bolts. There was plenty of room between that wall and the tank.
I then mounted the amps to the board. Easy.
I then mounted the amps to the board. Easy.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 23,831
Likes: 10
From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
I need to get around to making that board for my car...
