Looks really good! Big difference with that valance

 

Thanks Mate!

 

Optima in:



At my buddy's garage; thought the sky was cool!



...and guess what came in the mail today!



I'm quite happy!

 

Good for you man I have loved watching your truck come along. One of my favorite builds

 

Thanks John, I really appreciate it! $20 at a time you know?

 

So, this isn't installed yet (It's just sitting there) but I just wanted to see what it would look like. While I don't have a system installed yet, here is the "center piece" for the box.
(Sorry about the cell phone pic, I just wanted a picture..)



Heh... Yeah...

 

No problem bud and what speakers and such do you have?

 

ATM I have a Kenwood HU and (4) 5"x7" Pioneer 3-Way Speakers. They're just in the factory places.

That being said, I'm thinking that after I get the lowering kit installed I may spend money on the audio system next. So If anyone has any suggestions feel free to tell me. I won't pretend that I know much of anything about audio, so any advice is appreciated!

But here are the two things that I've been looking at so far:



MTX ThunderForm Unloaded Enclosure: Holds two 12" subs



JL Audio 12W0v2-4 (W0v2 Series 12" 4-ohm subwoofer)

Not sure on Amp(s) or updating my mids.
The Pioneers are better than stock, but they still sound kind of flat...

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

 

Aftermarket speakers might be better than stock, but the factory radio is only giving them 4-8 watts of power. Put a 4 channel on those speakers and it will completely change your opinion on them. Proper amplification is key to a good sounding stereo. Even a moderately powered 4 channel should suffice (40-50watts per channel) and can be found on the cheap.

As for the subwoofers, I've always been a fan of the custom made stuff, not the pre-fabbed enclosures. If you are decent with woodworking, I'd try to build your own enclosure.

PM me if you need help with equipment selection and installation, I can try to give you a hand.

 

Yes, yes yes. I know nothing about audio. I'll take all the advice that I can get... PMing you now. Thank you very much!

 

So I got these in the mail today, I need to do some minor bondo work and paint, but for the price I really can't complain. The only thing that annoys me is that I didn't realize how jacked up my right headlight is in the installation (I'm guessing they've been like this since the accident) but I need to fix that before I install these...

Eyebrows on truck (still debating on wither or not to trim them a bit; note the black line. Although you may not be able to see it from such a small picture..).



Driver's side: Correct fitment



Passenger's side: Eh...



I also got mirror caps in (yay)!



Yeah, they need paint. I didn't leave them on the truck - they're just resting in place so that I can see what they'll look like. I want to do a few paint projects, so I'll probably just keep collecting parts that I want painted until I have everything and can paint all at once.

 

ttl08 or something had that stuff, right?

I'd have to see them on to decide

 

Yup,

See what on? The caps?

 

The eyelid things... the caps will look great. One of the best mods that can be done on these trucks

 

I agree. But the eyelids are just held on by tape, so if I decide that I don't like them it's not a permanent thing.