Stereo Installation Quick Update - 68 Mustang Restoration

Installing a high end stereo in a 1968 Mustang Convertible. Subwoofer 68 Mustang. Kick panel Speakers
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[@joeg3520]

Did you use the center speaker in the dash?

[@68mustangrestoration34]

Yes< i am running it off the internal amp of the head unit as front and then the mains are run off the back through RCA. This way I can fade to balance. this will give a front stage as well as the mains. The key is leaving the head unit "flat" and making all the tonal adjustments through the EQ.

[@theshark2804]

No need to break in sub. Just play it and don’t got full tilt for a few weeks. Do you have a vid about the speakers in kick panel

[@68mustangrestoration34]

Exactly, as I mention in my video "subwoofer break in" you simply need to play it at lower volumes for a few hours. But in my case I am going to pound the heck out of the sub setting the max gain on the amp so I need to do it prior. I have an upcoming video where I am using a digital oscilloscope to set gain while looking at the sine wave before clipping. AS far as kick panels this was unfortunate as I lost the video (must have deleted it from camera ) but watch latest video called "interior installation 68 mustang" and 10 minutes into the video I have some video regarding kicks. basically I had cut a 6 inch hole in the kick plate and sealed it on the outside with some stainless steel dog water bowls .LOL. this gives the 6.5 speakers a place to go so they are flush with the kick panel. You can see in the video the location of that hole. Sorry I have no video on that, it was done way back before I started to really document the car. If you have any questions I am happy to help.

[@theshark2804]

@@68mustangrestoration34 ouch. Yeah I figured you did some cutting. I think I will just do an aftermarket kick panel. The trick I’m using is neo mid speakers. Very small back but get super loud and sound very clear

[@68mustangrestoration34]

@@theshark2804 good call with low profile Neo's. The only reason I cut mine was the car was totally ripped apart allowing me to easily modify the panels.

[@theshark2804]

@@68mustangrestoration34 the car I’m working on is a 68 cougar for my wife. When I get it where it needs to be she will take over with the high dollar stuff like paint and daytons. I’m looking for a 67-68 mustang myself

[@68mustangrestoration34]

@@theshark2804 I just subscribed and watched a few of your videos. Great work so far, glad you are doing this for her. As far as a Mustang I found mine in the US two years ago and have been working on it ever since as there was more rust than expected. I will continue to follow your journey , best of luck on the Cougar as well as a Mustang

[@matthewrschuler]

Radar Love would have been an awesome choice!

[@68mustangrestoration34]

I absolutely played it, but could not post it due to royalty rules with KZbin

[@Glens1965]

Good info my man. Never heard of breaking in a sub woofer. Video maybe? 🙂

[@68mustangrestoration34]

Will do, I will make it part of the final tuning video

[@franswijnands4022]

Nooit geweten dat je een spieker moest in werken

[@68mustangrestoration34]

Yes, Actually all full range speakers need a break in period. All the pieces have never moved together before , the spider and the foam surround will be stiff. If you go to full volume out of the box they will wear , but increasing volume through their range of motion they will "break in". I guarantee with proper break in your speakers will sound better.

[@franswijnands4022]

@@68mustangrestoration34 dit is zo iets wat ik nooit meer vergeet 😇

[@stevesmoneypit6137]

You need to clean your tires they bother me! The rest of the car looks great and tires ruin it! 😂

[@68mustangrestoration34]

does stick out don't it..LOL.. I have not yet decided to put on 14 or 15's so that is coming up. I have a set of 15 in torque thrusts OR 14 inch stamped steel (Orig) want car finished and then put one set on each side and stand back.

[@stevesmoneypit6137]

@@68mustangrestoration34 but in mean time please clean what’s there before I make a trip to Toronto

[@68mustangrestoration34]

@@stevesmoneypit6137 will do