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nvrdone · 09-02-2023, 10:01 PM

OK, Im at the point of up grading the stereo in the truck and I'm thinking of installing a sub.
I could mount one behind the seat where the gas tank was or under the seat.
Any ideas?
Pictures would be appreciated.

mr48chev · 09-03-2023, 04:20 AM

If you leanback folded forward it might depend on if you want that area for storage.

I've got a box about the same width as the behind the seat gas tank in mine with a 6x9 in each end in enclosed boxes and the middle is open on the top for storage but the seat in in it now is out of a 4 door and doesn't fold. When we had the 66 Toronado seat in it,we put a lot of stuff back there and my wife would stash her purse back there.

It's how wild you want to getwith the sound system and how creative you are.

mobileortho · 09-03-2023, 05:52 PM

I used a Rockville RW10CA 10" under the seat. It handles 800 Watts & it’s low profile.

_Ogre · 09-03-2023, 06:20 PM

Lots of pictures in my build thread

nvrdone · 09-03-2023, 08:56 PM

hey mobileortho: I like the idea of a thin unit like you have. does it require an amp or is there one built in?
Ok, dumb question. Should have looked before I asked. Yes It does have a built in amp.

mobileortho · 09-04-2023, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvrdone

hey mobileortho: I like the idea of a thin unit like you have. does it require an amp or is there one built in?
Ok, dumb question. Should have looked before I asked. Yes It does have a built in amp.

Yes, it does. I got it because it doesn’t take up too much room and it has a nice sound quality.

mr48chev · 09-05-2023, 04:59 AM

That's a slick unit and isn't too spendy either when you factor in that it has a built in amp.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/35273932310...3ABFBMivLSyMxi

Good Description on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-RW1...7-93deae8f9840

_Ogre · 09-05-2023, 10:04 AM

you still need a head unit with pre-outs and a remote wire to turn on the amp. imo you need a head unit with power or another amp to drive your mid-range and tweeters. i listen to mp3s on a flash drive pretty much 100% of the time anymore in the 58truk. there are some pretty compact head units now that the cd has been eliminated.

56 3100 · 09-13-2023, 03:38 PM

i did 2 10" shallow mount pioneer subs behind seat. my first time trying to do a kerf on a sheet of wood. worked well to follow curve of back of cab. you could do subs underseat as well.

amps mounted

black carpet

09-02-2023, 10:01 PM	#1
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,425	sub woofer OK, Im at the point of up grading the stereo in the truck and I'm thinking of installing a sub. I could mount one behind the seat where the gas tank was or under the seat. Any ideas? Pictures would be appreciated. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!

09-03-2023, 04:20 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,286	Re: sub woofer If you leanback folded forward it might depend on if you want that area for storage. I've got a box about the same width as the behind the seat gas tank in mine with a 6x9 in each end in enclosed boxes and the middle is open on the top for storage but the seat in in it now is out of a 4 door and doesn't fold. When we had the 66 Toronado seat in it,we put a lot of stuff back there and my wife would stash her purse back there. It's how wild you want to getwith the sound system and how creative you are. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-03-2023, 05:52 PM	#3
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 869	Re: sub woofer I used a Rockville RW10CA 10" under the seat. It handles 800 Watts & it’s low profile. Attached Images __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

09-03-2023, 06:20 PM	#4
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,667	Re: sub woofer Lots of pictures in my build thread __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

09-03-2023, 08:56 PM	#5
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,425	Re: sub woofer hey mobileortho: I like the idea of a thin unit like you have. does it require an amp or is there one built in? Ok, dumb question. Should have looked before I asked. Yes It does have a built in amp. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!! Last edited by nvrdone; 09-03-2023 at 09:13 PM. Reason: text

09-05-2023, 04:59 AM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,286	Re: sub woofer That's a slick unit and isn't too spendy either when you factor in that it has a built in amp. https://www.ebay.com/itm/35273932310...3ABFBMivLSyMxi Good Description on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-RW1...7-93deae8f9840 __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-05-2023, 10:04 AM	#8
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,667	Re: sub woofer you still need a head unit with pre-outs and a remote wire to turn on the amp. imo you need a head unit with power or another amp to drive your mid-range and tweeters. i listen to mp3s on a flash drive pretty much 100% of the time anymore in the 58truk. there are some pretty compact head units now that the cd has been eliminated. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

09-13-2023, 03:38 PM	#9
56 3100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: dartmouth,nova scotia,canada Posts: 332	Re: sub woofer i did 2 10" shallow mount pioneer subs behind seat. my first time trying to do a kerf on a sheet of wood. worked well to follow curve of back of cab. you could do subs underseat as well. amps mounted black carpet



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