Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
The more i think about the more I feel i will install it in the dash, will take out the old radio on Saturday and decide as to which way to go
Sound unit in original position or glove box?
Finky Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
I covered the whole back of the fibreglass kick panel with a 10mm foam adhesive stuff with a silver foil back of ebay for about $40.00. its like dynomatt but cheaper and thicker but dynomatt is still goodPaulc1964au wrote:Finky,
When you said the back of the fibreglass panels did you mean just around where they mount or the whole back of them inside?
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
So you basically filled the whole cavity?
Finky Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·
If could go back and tell the previous owner of my low mileage 72 beetle not to cut the dash. I would offer him a grand not to do it. now I need to weld in a replacement section and reck the shiny original paint on the dash. but im only being this fussy about this car because its very tidy and untuched apart from a more modern radio. I do like the cd player in the glove box of my 74 daily driver, but it would be easyer to reach if it was in the middle of the dash.
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
ill post some pics of what i did shortly when i get home
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
Well i have thought about it and as mine wont be fully original like different seats and wheels i think i will mount the system in the dash because i want it to be accessible especially since the unit has bluetooth for my phone etc
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
the panel
where they were fitted before panels were in place
and fitted
where they were fitted before panels were in place
and fitted
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
i still say under the dash
best of both worlds, not cutting the dash, but still within reach
like this one but under the ash tray instead of under the glovebox
best of both worlds, not cutting the dash, but still within reach
like this one but under the ash tray instead of under the glovebox
DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!
1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Nice Bug Joel , Who's is that.
From Dylan
From Dylan
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
Barls,
Thanks so much for the photos i really appreciate it when you posted the pics I was mounting the speakers to the side panels already for installation tomorrow. I will go to autobahn and buy some dynamat.
Did you glue it too the side of the car?
Thanks so much for the photos i really appreciate it when you posted the pics I was mounting the speakers to the side panels already for installation tomorrow. I will go to autobahn and buy some dynamat.
Did you glue it too the side of the car?
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
dyno mat is actually self adhesive, so you just roll it on. the panels are held in place with 3 screws.
i put it everywhere in my car apart from the floor pan.
i put it everywhere in my car apart from the floor pan.
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
did you use self tapers into the side of the panels? Also did you use a washer or eyelet? Once the carpet is installed you wont see any of it but i want to make sure it is securebarls wrote:dyno mat is actually self adhesive, so you just roll it on. the panels are held in place with 3 screws.
i put it everywhere in my car apart from the floor pan.
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
from memory its self tappers but we are talking over 4 years ago when i first did it and havent had them off since then
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
thanks for the advice tomorrow i will go to autobahn and buy some
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
Have worked all morning on installing the new sound system in Rosie.
First i removed the old radio
I then drilled three pilot holes which then allowed me to use a hacksaw blade and cut approx 7 mm from the top of the cutout.
I then had to remove approx 5 mm from the left side. I also noticed the wiasher tube from the wipers was leaking so i pulled the wiper switch out and pushed the tube on further although i'm not sure that has fixed the issue. As a precaution I have place a sheet of plastic over the cutout to protect the sound system
Here is a shot of the cutout after hacksawing the cutout
Shot with the bracket installed into the cutout
I have also run an terminated all the cables to the unit so all i need to do now is connect the speakers and see how it goes, more photos once I have finished
First i removed the old radio
I then drilled three pilot holes which then allowed me to use a hacksaw blade and cut approx 7 mm from the top of the cutout.
I then had to remove approx 5 mm from the left side. I also noticed the wiasher tube from the wipers was leaking so i pulled the wiper switch out and pushed the tube on further although i'm not sure that has fixed the issue. As a precaution I have place a sheet of plastic over the cutout to protect the sound system
Here is a shot of the cutout after hacksawing the cutout
Shot with the bracket installed into the cutout
I have also run an terminated all the cables to the unit so all i need to do now is connect the speakers and see how it goes, more photos once I have finished
71-BEETLE-SEDAN AKA Josh
1,058 posts · joined Mar 2009 ·
whats the black lever for in the last pics
pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day
4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
opens the front vent in the heater channels71-BEETLE-SEDAN wrote:whats the black lever for in the last pics
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
a 69 only feature 😉
Paul, you need to head to supercheap or autobahn and grab a packet of rubber grommets for those speakerwires where they run through the sheetmetal under the dash
Paul, you need to head to supercheap or autobahn and grab a packet of rubber grommets for those speakerwires where they run through the sheetmetal under the dash
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
thanks joel i have used a number of layers of insulation tape to protect the cable
mickey_0789 Casual Dubber
47 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
Looking good mate 👍
I used to love installing systems, but after working for autobarn it really turns you off it, not to mention it makes you lazy...
Can't wait to see the final product.
Remember.. wire it to the accessory 🙂
I used to love installing systems, but after working for autobarn it really turns you off it, not to mention it makes you lazy...
Can't wait to see the final product.
Remember.. wire it to the accessory 🙂
Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
Well the system is all finished and sounds fantastic actually I am really surprised how good it sounds. The only issue i have is when i start the car the system drops out which caused the bluetooth to the phone to disconnect. As I have a switch I will just not turn on the sound system until the car is running
I would like to thank everyone for their advice and help without you guys i would not have been able to install the sound system in the car
I would like to thank everyone for their advice and help without you guys i would not have been able to install the sound system in the car
mickey_0789 Casual Dubber
47 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·
Looks a million bucks mate!!!
As for it turning off when you start the car up, its something they all do, it's just so that there is enough cranking amps going to the starter.
As for it turning off when you start the car up, its something they all do, it's just so that there is enough cranking amps going to the starter.
tom325 Commited Dubber
54 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
Looking good there. I know its late now but heres a pic of my underdash setup
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