The $300 Stereo/CD upgrade.
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Those are panels bought from Corvettengineering. They have the holes already cutout. I have cut my own panels out before but these were easy to just buy and install.
Now, note, I did have to do some minor modifications to the body mount pockets. I used a grinder, and cut the lips out. There is a big lip at the door jamb side and a small lip at the firewall side. Thirty seconds with a grinder and I had plenty of room for the large basket speakers. Keep in mind that those CDTs have huge magnets.
I waiting on an email from my supplier to make sure that bezel is still available for the discounted price.
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cool thanks man. Oh hey maybe a measurment of where the hole is located in the panel? I have a 77 like you do with an auto.
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Was thinking of getting 4 of these Infinity Kappa 62.7i for about 225.00 for 4. And the Alpine CDE-9881 for 180.00 It controls the ipod.
Not sure about a sub or amp yet.
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I'm not sure where you're getting your speakers but you might be able save a few bucks here.
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2965
When you get ready to get an amp and sub let me know and I'll give you some suggestions.
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
would love to see what it looks like. If you can post some pics that would be great. Thanks for all y our help,
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DB do you know anwything about this head unit.. Will it controll my ipod? Alpine CDE-9870 - Alpine CD/MP3 Receiver w/ Full Speed Connection for iPod
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Sorry I wasn't able to get to the pics sooner. I was out of town most of the weekend.
I don't have specific knowledge of that head unit but most will play music from you iPod but won't control them. There are a few that will but for the most part the head unit will just play the iPod and the controls are still in your hands.
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Sorry I wasn't able to get to the pics sooner. I was out of town most of the weekend.
I don't have specific knowledge of that head unit but most will play music from you iPod but won't control them. There are a few that will but for the most part the head unit will just play the iPod and the controls are still in your hands.
I don't have specific knowledge of that head unit but most will play music from you iPod but won't control them. There are a few that will but for the most part the head unit will just play the iPod and the controls are still in your hands.
Can you check this unit out?
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...F4970A8E61DFCB
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Can you check this unit out?
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...F4970A8E61DFCB
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...F4970A8E61DFCB
It looks like a fine unit and it's been very popular for a few years now. If iPod control is what you're after you should pick one of these up too so you can in fact control the iPod through the head unit.
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...F4970A8E61DFCB
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Can you check this unit out?
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...F4970A8E61DFCB
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...F4970A8E61DFCB
Full Speed Connection for iPod lets you enjoy all your favorite iPod tracks on the road. View Playlist, artist, album, and song search right on the screen of your head unit. There’s no need for bulky interface boxes, just a cable (KCE-422i) that connects your iPod directly to your Alpine. Forget FM transmitters and forget static, hollow sound. Full Speed Connection also supports Apple lossless playback. With Alpine, you can take your iPod on the road and sound good while you’re doing it.
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=CDE-9870
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Man you guys rock.. Thats the head unit im getting.. Im ordering it... What about a pair of 6.5 kappa in a premade box and attach to the the rear of the cargo area. maybe mounted up high so i can still get the ttops in
Man i cant wait to get started putting this all together..
DB what amp do you think i should go with? Im not going with a sub yet!!! i would like to keep it under 200.00 .....Maybe something like this ?
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...&Product_ID=65
Thanks again for all this great help......
Man i cant wait to get started putting this all together..
DB what amp do you think i should go with? Im not going with a sub yet!!! i would like to keep it under 200.00 .....Maybe something like this ?
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...&Product_ID=65
Thanks again for all this great help......
Last edited by ptroxx; Jul 22, 2007 at 10:13 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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Well, Here is the Bezel,, cut. apprx 10 Dermel blades and a single hack saw blade holder and about 45 mins and it was done. Install tommorow. C.
*** DO NOT BEND IN THE TABS AT THIS POINT. WAIT AND INSTALL THE PLASTIC COVER BEFORE BENDING IN THE TABS, MAKING A PERMANENT INSTALLATION.! ***
http://www.millionbuy.com/aifp306.html
*** DO NOT BEND IN THE TABS AT THIS POINT. WAIT AND INSTALL THE PLASTIC COVER BEFORE BENDING IN THE TABS, MAKING A PERMANENT INSTALLATION.! ***
http://www.millionbuy.com/aifp306.html
*** DO NOT BEND IN THE TABS AT THIS POINT. WAIT AND INSTALL THE PLASTIC COVER BEFORE BENDING IN THE TABS, MAKING A PERMANENT INSTALLATION.! ***
http://www.millionbuy.com/aifp306.html
*** DO NOT BEND IN THE TABS AT THIS POINT. WAIT AND INSTALL THE PLASTIC COVER BEFORE BENDING IN THE TABS, MAKING A PERMANENT INSTALLATION.! ***
http://www.millionbuy.com/aifp306.html
Last edited by RunningMan373; Aug 16, 2007 at 07:57 AM.
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Yeah he needs to get that face adapter. Its like $10 at www.millionbuy.com
it will cover up the old **** holes.
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Gotta question about the install. I'm thinking of upgrading the stereo in my 70... Will I have to modify my benzel like Runningman with his 73....Sounds like you have already mentioned some pretty good stereo units...I also want to use my Ipod with the stereo....My question is in regards to the speakers. I'm thinking of only adding 2 speakers in just the kickpanel areas. Will these Infinity Kappa A62.71 provide enough sound for my car. I can't see putting speakers in the back because when i drive me car....it also has something in the back that I need to take...Thanks for the info