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| | | Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20 | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 22 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 22 | 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? L
| | | Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20 | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 9,428 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 9,428 Likes: 2 | 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 etc
Loonie Toon Truckers... New Jersey Chapter | | | Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20 | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | Very nice looking van.Cant wait to see some more pics. Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20 | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 298 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 298 | 's Rock!
If your gonna do it, do it in a Big Green Van! | | | Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20 | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 22 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 22 | 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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SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20 | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 22 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 22 | 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,
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starwars tom wyckoff interstellar space truckers I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. Groucho Marx | | | Re: New van - 1983 Chevy G20 | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 9,428 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 9,428 Likes: 2 | 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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