ArdWrknTrk Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 The varnish was dry, so I broke down and cut the holes. Ive had that pair of Alpines sitting new the box for years. (Pulled them from a wreck on its way to the shredder) The Polk's are definitely on the agenda! I think these need more than the Sony, they're rated 85 RMS and 300 max, but I just want to hear it with some fill! Okay, I made a little progress with my truck today. I worked a bit on the spare tire carrier. I finished up the new front for my speaker box -and installed some sub-optimal speakers for the time being. I cleaned down my firewall and put insulation in front of the cowl. And I removed a rusty brake line and ordered a coil of copper/nickel that will easily reach all the way to the hose in the rear. Dug out my Mity-Vac, benders and line wrenches, but can't find my reverse flaring tool. Lights on: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86 12 Brutus Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 The varnish was dry, so I broke down and cut the holes. Ive had that pair of Alpines sitting new the box for years. (Pulled them from a wreck on its way to the shredder) The Polk's are definitely on the agenda! I think these need more than the Sony, they're rated 85 RMS and 300 max, but I just want to hear it with some fill! stick the alpines in there and see what you can get. cant hurt, you may love it cab's lookin good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 stick the alpines in there and see what you can get. cant hurt, you may love it cab's lookin good Oh, they're in the truck already. But, I want a cohesive system. So I'm going to swap them out for the DB's at the first opportunity. I guess tomorrow I will have to play with balance and EQ. George, I really appreciate your advice. And thank you for all the times we enjoyed that mix! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86 12 Brutus Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Oh, they're in the truck already. But, I want a cohesive system. So I'm going to swap them out for the DB's at the first opportunity. I guess tomorrow I will have to play with balance and EQ. George, I really appreciate your advice. And thank you for all the times we enjoyed that mix! You are very welcome Let me know how it goes. I still mess around with music, mainly playing. Here is my youtube channel you can see my ugly mug https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBG9HYQB_Ad_yR1vFKDk7KA/videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 You are very welcome Let me know how it goes. I still mess around with music, mainly playing. Here is my youtube channel you can see my ugly mug https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBG9HYQB_Ad_yR1vFKDk7KA/videos Subscribed, with bells on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Okay, I made a little progress with my truck today. I worked a bit on the spare tire carrier. I finished up the new front for my speaker box -and installed some sub-optimal speakers for the time being. I cleaned down my firewall and put insulation in front of the cowl. And I removed a rusty brake line and ordered a coil of copper/nickel that will easily reach all the way to the hose in the rear. Dug out my Mity-Vac, benders and line wrenches, but can't find my reverse flaring tool. Lights on: Looks good, Jim. Let us know how the insulation helps? And the lights really look great! I have to do that one of these days - once a few other "upgrades" get done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 You are very welcome Let me know how it goes. I still mess around with music, mainly playing. Here is my youtube channel you can see my ugly mug https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBG9HYQB_Ad_yR1vFKDk7KA/videos Very cool. The Hot Butter one is a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 Very cool. The Hot Butter one is a blast. I forgot to mention I've been sizing up the lower steering shaft too. I figure 'while I've got the welder out.....' But I wish a replacement 'rag joint' wasn't $40. Seems a shame to go there, just to cut the spline off and toss it away. But I don't want to use my old one on the off chance I muff it and am stuck with NO steering to put back on. The upper end, I can make the D into a flattened circle easy enough with the die grinder. And, I think pinch is fine instead of through bolt. But getting that spline on square and solid with absolutely no chance of melt through or spatter is probably a job better suited to the MIG, not the fcaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 I forgot to mention I've been sizing up the lower steering shaft too. I figure 'while I've got the welder out.....' But I wish a replacement 'rag joint' wasn't $40. Seems a shame to go there, just to cut the spline off and toss it away. But I don't want to use my old one on the off chance I muff it and am stuck with NO steering to put back on. The upper end, I can make the D into a flattened circle easy enough with the die grinder. And, I think pinch is fine instead of through bolt. But getting that spline on square and solid with absolutely no chance of melt through or spatter is probably a job better suited to the MIG, not the fcaw. I will finish up the tire carrier this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I forgot to mention I've been sizing up the lower steering shaft too. I figure 'while I've got the welder out.....' But I wish a replacement 'rag joint' wasn't $40. Seems a shame to go there, just to cut the spline off and toss it away. But I don't want to use my old one on the off chance I muff it and am stuck with NO steering to put back on. The upper end, I can make the D into a flattened circle easy enough with the die grinder. And, I think pinch is fine instead of through bolt. But getting that spline on square and solid with absolutely no chance of melt through or spatter is probably a job better suited to the MIG, not the fcaw. Let me see what I have in the way of a rag joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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