72 Chevelle System Fix - Worst install (by a shop) ever - REDO - FINISHED - Page 23 6/17/13

[meade916]

I chose this spot to run the wire because i can't get the 1/0 too close to the kick panels or i wont be able to put them in. It is TIGHT in that area! The seat brackets allow for me to do this as there is plenty of room. Gotta love the oldschools for that!

Speaker wire for the Kick panels is ran along the sill, nice and flat.

I put male/female spade connectors on the kick panels so i can take them out and put them in without having to cut the wire ever. Just unplug and go! Using male/female offset makes it so i can't get them wrong, even on accident.

AHHHHHH NEW CARPET!

Kicks look much better on some new carpet instead of teh old dingy ass shit.

a blurry view of both kick panels at the same time...they blend in nicely...almost looks stock.

[meade916]

Now on to the engine compartment. This is getting a new Mechman Billet alternator soon but i needed to knock out the wiring regardless...

I always JUST SAY NO to battery isolators.....this thing has to go!

Pretty typical that the SHOP didn't even install the big 3 for him....matter of fact i couldn't even find an engine ground! So the guy who installed the motor must have missed that too. I bet the car runs even better when i get done...1/0 grounds on the way!

nice...fancy 4ga wire, with fancy fuse holder and the "mandatory" isolator......and what looks like a 10ga positive wire on the alternator. FYI, if your car is running, then the ALTERNATOR is doing ALL the work. Dont skimp out on upgrading it! 1/0 Positive Alternator wires on the way.

[meade916]

where to get started....ok you know me, you know i solder almost EVERYTHING. It's fun to solder but it sucks to do it when the wire is already installed. Sometimes you have to do this because the wire is trimmed to exact fitment.

Rockford Fosgate 1/0 Ring Terminals

Solder up!

I am a chief, but i have no indians. The vice grip is my helper today.

Fully wicked....almost feels like there is a metal bar for an inch past the terminal. SOLID!

Soldering OUTSIDE of the car, on the bench, is much easier.

In my box of goodies, i found these....Moke SCORES again LOL

[meade916]

He had some old, gold "colored" terminals, probably cost .50 cents....probably got charged $50.00. It's ok, i got him on this one.

Much cleaner and now, it is actually PROPER and FUNCTIONAL.

Alternator / Engine grounded to frame.... and then sent back up to the battery.

Used a SkyHigh fuse block - basic, simple, gets the job done! Just ordered 4 more today for the back!

Got the SkyHigh Fuse holder in

that is it for today...i need more fuses for the rear of the car and i am out. Ordered up more, should be here tomorrow! thanks for checkin in!

[meade916]

I have been following this build and was wondering if there was any way I could help, I love seeing people help their buddies out, maybe I can help too.

I see that rear deck and I just see a gold mine of how we can show your subscribers (and mine) the correct way that those beauty panels could have been made. Below you will see a rough idea what I was thinking. The lower wood panel would be secured to the deck, nice and solid, through the two insert panels that are to the left and the right. These insert panels would have grill fabric secured to them from behind that would then hide these fasteners. The main insert in the center would also have grill fabric affixed to it that would hide the port. All of the inserts would be molded into the bottom board with body filler formed up to the outsides. Also note that the inside of all of the inserts are chamfered for a nice looking appearance.

So here is the deal, I have been following you for awhile, and have loved learning from you, maybe this is the chance to pay you back, I know you have this build under control, but I could tell at the end of the one video that its taking a lot of your valuable time to get your buddy all set, and I know how it can be doing stuff for friends for free. So if you want I would love to help you guys out.

If I can get the rough dimensions off that deck, the cut out, and how far the cut out is from the rear glass and sides, I would love to fab these pieces up for you and ship it to you, I’ll take care all of the body filler etc, and do the prep work so that all you gotta do is wrap with your choice of fabric, and the mold the sides of the bottom piece to the edges of the vehicle. If you want we could even make it over sized so that you could cut it down to match once you have it in house. Either way I know you have seen my videos, so you know its going to look good! It would also be an interesting topic as “YouTubers” to collaborate together on. Let me know what you think bro!

Mark

you got skills bro, probably more then me.....but i got this one. FYI: nice drawing but this thing wont have speakers of any kind in the rear deck (other then the ported 15's)....no speaker pods needed. I appreciate the offer though man!

[skyhighcaraudio]

not gonna lie i was waiting for that pic to go up haha

thanks for trying us out man! never in my life did i think something we made would be in one of the cars you build.

[meade916]

not gonna lie i was waiting for that pic to go up haha

thanks for trying us out man! never in my life did i think something we made would be in one of the cars you build.

hell ya that is why i ordered 4 more.....you got the fastest shipping in the west, aside from wcCarAudio.com that is :D - seriously, loved getting tracking that fast. As long as you keep answering your phone on the 2nd ring like you did today, you will have lots of customers in your future. Thanks again!

[CarAudioFab]

I have been following this build and was wondering if there was any way I could help, I love seeing people help their buddies out, maybe I can help too.

I see that rear deck and I just see a gold mine of how we can show your subscribers (and mine) the correct way that those beauty panels could have been made. Below you will see a rough idea what I was thinking. The lower wood panel would be secured to the deck, nice and solid, through the two insert panels that are to the left and the right. These insert panels would have grill fabric secured to them from behind that would then hide these fasteners. The main insert in the center would also have grill fabric affixed to it that would hide the port. All of the inserts would be molded into the bottom board with body filler formed up to the outsides. Also note that the inside of all of the inserts are chamfered for a nice looking appearance.

So here is the deal, I have been following you for awhile, and have loved learning from you, maybe this is the chance to pay you back, I know you have this build under control, but I could tell at the end of the one video that its taking a lot of your valuable time to get your buddy all set, and I know how it can be doing stuff for friends for free. So if you want I would love to help you guys out.

If I can get the rough dimensions off that deck, the cut out, and how far the cut out is from the rear glass and sides, I would love to fab these pieces up for you and ship it to you, I’ll take care all of the body filler etc, and do the prep work so that all you gotta do is wrap with your choice of fabric, and the mold the sides of the bottom piece to the edges of the vehicle. If you want we could even make it over sized so that you could cut it down to match once you have it in house. Either way I know you have seen my videos, so you know its going to look good! It would also be an interesting topic as “YouTubers” to collaborate together on. Let me know what you think bro!

Mark

you got skills bro, probably more then me.....but i got this one. FYI: nice drawing but this thing wont have speakers of any kind in the rear deck (other then the ported 15's)....no speaker pods needed. I appreciate the offer though man!

Haha no problem, just figured I would offer. The outer two parts were so you can apply bolts to hold the structure down, but then hide them with the inserts. Keep me in mind in the future if you wanna collaborate on something!

[Emmet]

Damn he's gonna be so happy. Looks legit now.

You're a good man steve.

[dolarbilz]

Nice engine! If ever wanted more amp power DC alt bracket would fit nice!