A rig for a truck...

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,644
edited February 2006 in Car Audio & Electronics
I might be getting a Chevy Silverado 1984 - brand new 350 in it, new paint job -

Anyways....

Im looking to make an enclosure --- that goes in the center part of the truck and extends up onto the seat - may also make it double as a storage compartment...

Maybe this for the sub -
http://ascendantaudio.com/assassin8specs.html

I may get some Polk DBs for the car... I guess... ;)

I dunno, but Im looking to spend no more than 500 bucks on a HU, Sub, Amp, speakers (speakers will be ran off HU) - it wont be played that loud and Im not looking to knock the socks of things... I just want to get solid bass...

May add an amp for the speakers later on though...
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited January 2006
    Thats going to be tough to hit for under $500 bro. A decent head unit alone will run at least $200 with another $200 for the speakers.

    Profile amps are the best budget amps out there. Nothing fancy about them but they will cleanly make their rated power and are built well and have great prices.

    You could get a DB104 for $70, the Profile AP400 for the sub(200 watts) for $80 or the Profile AP600 (300 watts) for $110.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2006
    You're forgetting Im going USED... ;)

    There has to be something for 500 on the bay! ;)

    What could I do used?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited January 2006
    Ugh. Cant help ya there bro. I avoid the used market like the plague.

    Id still say try to get Polk gear but shoot for some higher quality amps like MTX, Rockford or Kicker. All those are pretty popular so should be in abundance and theyre all high quality gear.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2006
    Hmm...

    Ill look more into it once I get the truck... ;)

    Will be a while before I do any of this!


    And thanks!

    How much do you think itd cost to get this stuff installed?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited January 2006
    Im not much up on install prices since Ive dont my own work for 15 years but I think its gonna be upwards of $300.

    You should really consider doing it yourself. With your experience in tinkering with HA and building skills I dont think youll have any problems doing it.

    Me, Vinny and especially Cody can certainly help you out with any questions.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2006
    Hmm... to save 300 bucks, I would definitely give it a shot myself...LOL

    Thanks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited January 2006
    it's much easier than some of the work you've done in the past...
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2006
    how about getting polk stuff from one of those ebay stores for like half off..?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited January 2006
    labor:
    100 for the radio
    45 per pair of speakers
    65 for the amp

    you can most certainly do it yourself...

    1984 silverado? I beleive that involves some cutting for the radio to fit. You might want to have a shop do that, but its going to cost you.

    I'm not sure about the speakers though. You might just get a 4channel amp and put 4 6x9s behind the seat and call it a day. If its the truck im thinking about, unless you want to start cutting metal, you dont have much of a choice
    -Cody
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2006
    Hmm...
    Yeah I noticed the HU was smaller than normal... dont they make some like that?

    Lets see if I get the truck first...hehe
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2006
    how about getting polk stuff from one of those ebay stores for like half off..?

    is this a bad idea..?
    I was going to get my speaks on ebay from one of those online stores...
    They are half the price, but they are also an unauthorized dealer
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited January 2006
    Yes its a bad idea.

    1- it doesnt support Polk
    2- its unauthorized
    3- you dont get a warranty
    4- you have no idea what condition the stuff is in

    Be a man! Buy new and authorized!! :D
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    Colossal.jpg

    I love the way those trucks look. Rock on!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2006
    Id get them from a guy living in Alaska, I dont care as long as its cheaper than anyone else...lol

    Im almost deciding to not do any car audio, not sure...

    The first thing I plan to get done to it is replace the door pens (needs that bad), new tires.... (this will most likely be my Mom paying) and I plan to to paint me a truck bed liner on there.... oh yes... From there... we'll worry about something else! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2006
    I`m a man..!!
    Really..!

    a broke one but still..!!!!

    I guess I kinda knew the answer , just needed validation...that`s why I haven`t done it yet..!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2006
    Mike...

    Thats a late 80's, early 90's model...

    The 84 looks quite a bit different.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited January 2006
    With teh addition of the 75 dollar sub, your total shipped would be $519

    Simply add speaker wire and your box/console/enclosure/whatever you wanna call it.

    What you'd get would be an MP3 capable cd player from pioneer, good model... RCA cables (shielded directional twisted pair -9 ft 4 channel set)... 4 channel Orion amp (you'll run the front stage stereo @ 4 ohms to the component speakers... the rear stage you'll bridge to produce 200 watts rms for your sub)... your sub that you spoke of earlier... and Audiobahn 5 1/4 inch component speakers ( 5.25" mid with 1" silk dome tweeter and supplied 12 db/ octave crossover network).

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    Yup, yup, yup....

    Get you some dual exhaust, focus on the truck, and forget car audio!!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    I can do that, too....;)
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2006
    audiobliss wrote:
    Colossal.jpg

    I love the way those trucks look. Rock on!


    the first pic was better , Imo

    Still a hell of a way to start off..!!

    Congrats Sid..
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    Yeah, I like the first one better, too. But I think this one is more 'representative' of what he's getting. Minus the tires and dirt. ;)
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2006
    That is an ugly truck man... LOL

    This one is Navy Blue (not two tone) - has chrome molding all the way around... Chrome mirrors...

    I plan to get some white letter tires, make em all nice and shiney...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited January 2006
    Pep Boys Futura GLS Super Sport tires are like the poor man's Firehawks - nice white letters, great tires for daily driving and cruising - a road and track type aggressive tread (not some muddy agressive tread, but a good "handles in corners" type tread for muscle cars and trucks).

    50 bucks ea.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2006
    Thanks...

    Is 50 bucks each expensive for tires or...?

    How much would it cost to get a new ceiling installed in a truck (reg cab)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited January 2006
    that's dirt cheap for P265 70 R 15 truck tires... its the regular cost for the Futura's - but compared to a Firehawk at 80 or a Goodyear Wrangler at 100... its cheap. and its a good tire.

    a new ceiling? as in the sheetmetal itself? to cut all that out and put a new roof on... hell you're looking at probably a grand to 1500 by the time you pay for the new roof, the labor and welding and the paint.

    if you just mean the cloth **** that's up there... they sell kits for your truck at www.JCWhitney.com for like 50 bucks i think. its a do it yourself thing but it works.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2006
    Yeah I mean the cloth stuff...

    It has the foam up there, but its missing the cloth...

    Thanks for the help - Ill definitely be back here with more questions! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited January 2006
    ABS Plastic replacement for your headliner --- 140 to 200 bucks
    http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2002959/showCustom-0/p-2002959/N-111+600002659+200729944+1984/c-10101

    Cloth headliner (MUCH MORE WORK AND AGGRAVATION TO INSTALL!!! - nightmare!!) -- 100 to 150 bucks
    http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2002941/showCustom-0/p-2002941/N-111+600002659+200729944+1984/c-10101
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited January 2006
    That looks like a christmas/birthday time buy for me...hehe

    A list of things I need for the interrior are...

    1) Seat Covers - there is seat covers in there now, but they are made for the model with a head rest, which this does not have. Probally will get a cloth seat cover.

    2) Headliner

    3) A piece on the doors... its like right below where your arm would rest (right where the window starts) its a horizontal piece, looks like itd be about 3-4" wide and would stretch the width of the door

    Those are the only things in the interrior...

    On the exterrior...

    1) new Silverado emblem for the passenger side, its missing

    2) Edging for the truck bed and paint the truck bed with a liner...

    3) Maybe* get another "vanity wheel cover" I only need one...

    And of course, the door pens and the white lettered tires.

    Thats really all thats wrong with it as far as cosmetics go and mechanically, there isnt any real problems. I really hope to get it.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    And so....?? The answer is.....?!?!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited January 2006
    Haha... I like the, "is $50 expensive for tires"

    I put tires on my Ranger (1/2 ton, light truck, 235/75r15), $110 a piece. That hurt...
    Ludicrous gibs!
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