Forgot what a pain in the ass a decent audio install really is!
Has to have been about 15 years since I did something like this, but it was worth it. Looks real good and sounds great.
First part was the drivers door speakers, that I did a couple nights ago. Then yesterday I laid the groundwork for the rest if the system.
Today, I got to putting it all together. Amplifier was powered up (temporarily through fuse panel, will be permanently attached to second battery), connected to speakers and sealed up in its spot under drivers seat. New wires run for remote turn on from head unit, speakers tied in to head unit (door speakers not through amp).
Also installed the rear 5.25 speakers after cutting open the stock holes a bit more. Laminate is brittle, so care must be taken to not trash whats left of a 25 year old cabinet. The 6x9 speakers were attached to their wires and protective sheathing used. All of the wires were sheathed in any exposed areas. Needed to modify the grille for the drivers side upper speaker in order to clear door. I ran it over the table saw with a 30 degree angle to relieve and remove for abutting up to closet side.
Head unit was powered up (again temporarily, until second battery is installed) and the Ipod cable was attached. The Ipod cable was run through a hole I dremeled in side of the ash tray, so the connector can reside in there. The ash tray is also large enough so that the Ipod can be placed inside (unattached) and the door closed so that it is hidden. Seeing that the ash tray will not be used for smoking in the van, its a good use for it!
A bit of touch up paint to cover where a PO had done a poor install, and it will look as good as new.
My son was very happy to have completed that project. He was a great helper.
The head unit was fitted and set into place, along with its trim ring, and we are done.
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