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    Kick panels

    in Interior Tech

    Posted

    While I am happy with the kick panel speakers, I hoped I could do a bit better. Talked with a friend that does hi-power stereos. He'saware of my hearing difficulties and understands that pure volume is not the answer for me. He suggested I try some tweeters in the dash position, and he was right on! A pair of Alpine tweeters fit with no intereference and deliver the sound quality I wanted.

     

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    Kick panels

    in Interior Tech

    Posted

    43 minutes ago, DragCat said:

    The PO installed these, I believe from OPGI. Aftermarket stereo, amp in trunk, with fade and balance they sound good. Maybe my parking brake pedal is out of adjustment but that's my issue, the pedal with the pad won't clear the speaker 

    On my install I was able to slightly trim the rubber on the pedal pad to clear the speaker.

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    Kick panels

    in Interior Tech

    Posted

    8 hours ago, jft69z said:

    As I also said on your FB post, when I asked about kick panel speakers a few years ago, someone here responded that they're great...if your ankles have ears. I didn't go that route.

    I've had 4x6 Kickers in the front with 6x9's in the back. With my hearing loss (and exhaust) I was constantly adjusting the volume as cruising speed changes. I bought a pair of the speaker kick panels from Classic Car Stereos (https://www.classiccarstereos.com/1964-1967-chevelle-speaker-kick-panels-with-ac-65-pair-no-speakers.html?rrec=true) and installed them at the same time I installed a Dakota Digital dash. Needless to say, the 4x6 just barely fit with the DD dash, but, the magnet interefers with the volt meter (it pegged the needle).

    Finished the install with the new kick panel speakers and no dash speakers. Took 40 mile ride today, and barely changed the stereo volume fromin town to highway. I'm very pleased with the new setup. I'm going to see about getting some small tweeters to put under the dash, hoping the magnet will be far enough away to not effect the volt meter, and give me some more clarity. 

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    Dakota Digital install question

    in Electrical Tech

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    On 2/20/2024 at 12:49 PM, kpcsgasp said:

    Where did you mount the computer? I found that on top of the glove box is a good locationnewwheel.thumb.jpg.7a93e211d68d570c33fd53636eb2185d.jpg

    Yep, that was the most convenient spot. I ran a 10-24 machine screw up through the glove box top to hold it in place, though I don't think the wires will let it move much!

    I did end up needing a new gauge carrier, the old one had one crack that I noticed when I did led bulbs. It was so brittle the screw holes crumbled as I removed them! Fortunately NPD in Ocala has them in stock, 3 hour round trip and I was home with the new part.

    Spent a lot of time reading the manual, verifying and re-verifying the wiring, along with cleaning up some previously installed wiring form an older radio. Only had to make one call to Daytona Digital to figure out how to get the readings I wanted to show in the tach LCD display. Everything else programmed and works as it should!

    I'll get a pic of the new thermostat housing that shows the clearance of the temp sensor at tomorrow's car show. 

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    Dakota Digital install question

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    Senders installed and wiring run through the dash. Biggest problem today was getting the speedo cable disconnected. Yes I pushed the spring clip to release it and then pushed the cable in and tried to pull it out. It just wouldn'tcome free! Finally grabbed it with a pair of pliers and levered it free!

    Gauge panel is now out and ready for the change to the DD gauges. Still have to route the new sender wires inside the dash and clean up some other loose wires in the dash.

     

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    Dakota Digital install question

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    Yesterday's start of installation went fairly well.

    Began by removing the 3 mechanical under dash accessory gauges to install the DD sending units and cables.                                                                        Speedo and oil pressure senders installed easily. Temp sender not so much! The Jegs 4 bbl manifold has the sender directly under the hose, and the height of the sender doesn't clear the hose. Tried installing the sender in the side of the block but again, the height of the sender was within 1/4" of the header!

    Solution: Found a 45* swivel thermostat housing on Summit, I'll get a pic when it's installed. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-371100

    Today's plan is the get the old gauge panel out and get the wiring run to where I plan to mount the box on top of the glove compartment.

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    Dakota Digital install question

    in Electrical Tech

    Posted

    Question for those who have installed the Dakota Digital gauge package.
    I'm reading (& re-reading) the install for Dakota Digital dash and have a question re the fuel gauge.
    DD says to run a ground wire as well as a signal wire from the sender & mount bolts. The sender is grounded to the body.
    Have any of you run a new direct ground or wire pair to the DD panel? 
    Or did the gauge work using the current dash wire and a chassis/body ground?

    Borgeson steering gearbox install

    in Brakes and Suspension Tech

    Posted

    21 hours ago, Scott S. said:

    Hey Bob,

    When I replaced my steering box I just left the unit loose from the frame and there was enough play to get the rag joint in without pulling the steering column.

    Mind you, it was a factory type box from a late model Grand Cherokee, but the dimensions should be the same. 

    Hope that helps, Scott.

    Thanks, that's what I was hoping!

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    FOUND! : rear bumper brackets

    in Cars and Parts For Sale/Wanted

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    26 minutes ago, cbolt said:

    Looks great Bob! We need to meet up somewhere for a cruise in or something. Hey, are you planning on attending the Turkey Run this year?

     

    I am sure there are car shows and cruise ins and whatnot in the Deland/Deltona areas which is roughly halfway between us and a not so bad drive. 

    Thanks Jim!

    Not planning on Daytona, but there are some regular shows on Deland. I'll keep an eye on what's listed and get in touch!

    I've got to make the time do do a build thread .....

    FOUND! : rear bumper brackets

    in Cars and Parts For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    16 hours ago, cny first gen 71 said:

    Looking at it how hard would be to make something similar?

     

    16 hours ago, BobW said:

    Looking at the one I got from cbolt, I'm pretty sure I can make a brace for that side.

    Cleaned up what I have and painted them. Figured out what I need for bolts and visited my local Ace store. I should get it mounted tomorrow.

    Much thanks to Jim (cbolt) for offering the parts!

     

    First step was finding a piece of tubing to use. Never throw anything potentially reusable away! This was a mount from a solar panel, had just the right bend!

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    Next step was to turn on my dyslexia to create a mirror image. 🤔  After an hour or so with judicious use of a BFH, here's the resulting test fit.🔨

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    And mounted on the Monte!

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    Thanks to all for the advice, and an extra thankyou to Jim (cbolt) for his generosity!  👍 

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    FOUND! : rear bumper brackets

    in Cars and Parts For Sale/Wanted

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    49 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said:

    Was thinking same thing Dan, could probably make something up pretty easily Bob if you can't find anything decent. 

    Looking at the one I got from cbolt, I'm pretty sure I can make a brace for that side.

    Cleaned up what I have and painted them. Figured out what I need for bolts and visited my local Ace store. I should get it mounted tomorrow.

    Much thanks to Jim (cbolt) for offering the parts!

     

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    FOUND! : rear bumper brackets

    in Cars and Parts For Sale/Wanted

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Rob Peters said:

    You have to understand Bob, the reason Dennis mentions the pitting.... if you are ever at a meet, cruise or show that Dennis is at, he may pretend that he has slipped on a banana peel, or something else, causing him to fall to the ground to look under a car so he can make sure everything is like new.

    rob

     

    57 minutes ago, Dtret said:

    You may be correct. But the cars being restored only deserve the best. The quality of one’s work can be determined by the hidden areas of the car. The things that “ normal “ people don’t look at. 

    OK, I'm not 'that guy'! My MC is being done as driver, not frame off restoration. When the vinyl came off, the rust was at a point where the roof, right quarter, right wheelhouse, right trunk dropdown, rear deck panel, and a full left quarter to source the left sail. Lower trim and bumpers blacked out, Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic.

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    Interior is custom.

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    So after unknowingly driving the car for 5 months with only the center bracket, I really need some functional brackets for the rear.

    Disclaimer: I was 3 weeks out from spinal fusion surgery when I bought this car, couldn't really climb under it, regardless of bananna peels......  ;)

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