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Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20
jimenezl #485035 August 01st 2011 2:38 pm
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Thanks for the tips on the seats and speakers/radio. I guess I'm going down (under the van, I mean). Your system looks awesome. I like the idea of the MP3/ USB inputs. Did you have issues with wiring the new radio?
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Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20
jimenezl #485043 August 01st 2011 3:00 pm
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Your welcome, and thanks.
I didn't have any issues installing the new radio.
But, I have done many before.
You should be able to reuse the factory power and ground wires.
Then it's just figuring out the speakers. And if you replace them as well. Should be no problem.
When you buy a new stereo all the wires are labeled...
Front Left
Front Right
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Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20
jimenezl #485139 August 01st 2011 10:28 pm
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Very nice looking van.Cant wait to see some more pics.


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Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20
jimenezl #485140 August 01st 2011 10:32 pm
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Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20
jimenezl #485238 August 02nd 2011 10:01 am
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Thanks guys, I'm loving the Chevy alright... Now to figure out what to buy for a stereo. I really don't care much for radio nowadays (although I run my own internet radio station, Fusion 101) so I may just go with an amp, speakers and an iPod or MP3 player. Should I get a 2-channel, 4-channel or what? I have speakers in the back and doors (and Galaxy says also in the dash but I'll have to look for those).

I'm reading the 'hidden Stereo' thread looking for ideas on installation.

I'll take some pics soon after I install the bed frame and build a fascia (whatever).

L

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jimenezl #485302 August 02nd 2011 1:28 pm
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Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20
jimenezl #485334 August 02nd 2011 3:52 pm
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Thanks. Does anyone know why my van has round, 5" speakers in the back (and I think, the front) but when I go to Amazon to search for speakers for my van, they only recommend 6"x9"? Not that I would mind, but would I have to cut into sheetmetal?

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Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20
jimenezl #485577 August 03rd 2011 10:25 am
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Originally Posted by jimenezl
Thanks. Does anyone know why my van has round, 5" speakers in the back (and I think, the front) but when I go to Amazon to search for speakers for my van, they only recommend 6"x9"? Not that I would mind, but would I have to cut into sheetmetal?

Thanks,

L


The stereo was probably installed by the company that did the conversion on your van. Back in the day it was common to use the small round speakers.
When you say 'in the back' where are you referring too?
Are the speakers mounted on the side wall?
If you have a bench/bed combo, A good place to install some 6 x 9 speakers is in the fascia board under the seat.


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