> Putting a system in a '69 is a huge PITA. Kick panels are out, cutting the
> doors sucks. besides, the placement there makes the sound crappy no matter
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> the center of an AC dash. It would look correct. Problem on the driver
> side is the e-brake and release handle. FRACK!
>>lots of empty space behing the 1/4 trim panels on either side of the seat,
>>and as the panels are repro 'ed now. you could stash the originals and cut
>>up the replacements.
Still expensive, but thinkable. It's not a very clean look that way. Very
'70's mullet IMHO. :) I want to keep the arm rests usable anyway.
> also have heard of putting slim line speakers in the seats themselves
> especailly if you can the 69 low back seats with the ridgid shell used on
> the deluxe interior and grande models.
What, facing backwards?? I'm sure that sounds wierd from the front seats.
Not to mention sound quality and staging. eesh.
>replacing the indash speaker is a pain but some of the new dual cone/dual
>speakers have decent sound if not overdriven.
Well even with a dual cone it sounds mono since the speakers are seperated
by what, an inch? I'm going to be running in the neighborhood of 1000 watts
in this system.
>why not mount the subs behind the pass through door and leave the door
>down, then the door can be closed to cover the speaker fronts, if you show
>the car or for security reasons, and to protect from sun (uv) damage, some
>quick work with rubber straps and removable legs (alha late model cougars
>and thunderbirds) and the whole sub unit could be removed if you need the
>space say on a weekend trip or whatever.
Well the car is only for my driving pleasure and a few shows. The plug will
more than likely be covered anyways since I will build a screen to cover the
space from the seat top to the rear window, making it look like it has a
regular deck but would be sonically invisible. This obviously could be
removed to show it off, but would usually remain in place for security
reasons. I'm still working on ideas as to whether the rear components will
be in their own pods and the sub alone. I've been racking my brains for
months, but I'm coming up with the good ideas, the problem is there's always
a drawback to each different idea. I'm trying to amalgamate (fifty cent word
of the day) all the ideas into one that would work the best.
>good luck either way and post some pic's if you do get the plug built.
I will. They'll be on my website as soon as I get to work on it.

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