'80 Vette Tunes

[sefugi 166]

I posted a topic to get some ideas and feedback about an install in a '80 Corvette and the responces were great. Due to the nature of the design and limited options for this model vehicle and at the request of the owner, we will not be cutting on the doors and using the factory locations in the front of the vehicle. We will however be making some modifications to the rear of the vehicle, but be saving the majority of the space in the rear so that space can be used for the placement of the T-tops when out for a cruise. I/we have discussed the limiting factors of the choices made for the items being installed and the limitations of sound that they can reproduce. The owner has stated that he is not a person that is in tune to all the details surrounding a great sounding system so if it justs plays he is sure it will sound good to him. Sorry for the long intro, on to some pics...

A few pics of the mess that has to be addressed before I can get started.

I have started to install some of the items and will be updating as I have time. Thanks for checking this out and all coments are welcome!

[sefugi 166]

So far I have been able to clean up the wiring, actually go through and remove a mess of wiring that looks as though it has been added to and added to for quite a few years. Built a harness for the HU we purchased from Julian. Thanks Man!! Installed some new A/C vents while the HU was going in and added a few missing screws that tightened up the HU mounting.

Notice the extention cord used for the front speakers.

New HU (Pioneer MVH-P8200BT) installed. Thanks again Julian!!

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Those cars always pose a challenge!

Nice start. HU looks great in the dash!

[MikeMartel 64]

HU looks clean.. very clean almost looks like it came stock with the car. Nice job.

[Shogen 325]

looks nice man!!!

[sefugi 166]

Those cars always pose a challenge!

Nice start. HU looks great in the dash!

Yes, for what you can install as well as being able to move around in it. I'm not a big guy and the rear section is really tight.

Thanks!!

[sefugi 166]

HU looks clean.. very clean almost looks like it came stock with the car. Nice job.

Hope the owner feels the same... Thank you sir!!

[sefugi 166]

looks nice man!!!

[edouble101 314]

Nice to see another excellent build log by sefugi!

[sefugi 166]

Nice to see another excellent build log by sefugi!

Thanks!!! Not the one I wanted to work on before the year was over, but

[steveo50 3]

Out side looks great the wires look like they will be fun...

[ricksi30 923]

Definitely tuned in. Looks great so far!

[sefugi 166]

Out side looks great the wires look like they will be fun...

Yes, I was worried about what he was bringing me. Most of the time these older Corvettes have been through the mill, but this one I have to say is in really good shape!!!

All the access wiring is at this point under control. Will be running the amp and speaker wiring hopefully tonight.

[sefugi 166]

Definitely tuned in. Looks great so far!

Thank you!!!!

If he didn't have me on a time restraint I would get you to build us an enclosure, but it would have to fit in here:

[ricksi30 923]

Definitely tuned in. Looks great so far!

Thank you!!!!

If he didn't have me on a time restraint I would get you to build us an enclosure, but it would have to fit in here:

Appreciate it, but who are you kidding you don't need us anyway. It'll be cool to see what you come up with in that space.

[sefugi 166]

Appreciate it, but who are you kidding you don't need us anyway. It'll be cool to see what you come up with in that space.

Thanks for the kind words, I do have something I want to try with the sub he brought me to work with.

[Julian 641]

Nice HU.. Wonder where you got it!

[sefugi 166]

Nice HU.. Wonder where you got it!

I gave the right SSA member his shout out!!

[kelpbed 0]

I can't wit to see what you come up with for such a cramped space. Looks great, like always! However an even bigger challenge would be something like a 48 f-1

[sefugi 166]

I can't wit to see what you come up with for such a cramped space. Looks great, like always! However an even bigger challenge would be something like a 48 f-1

Thanks!!! I have plenty of ideas floating around in my head, so ready when you are!

[sefugi 166]

Front speakers Kenwood KFC-X463C are mounted and new speaker wires are run.

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

looking good.

[sefugi 166]

looking good.

[sefugi 166]

The factory speakers in the rear were 6X9, but I have a Hertz DSK 165 component set to go in. I cut a couple baffles to mount them in the original 6X9 locations and it came out as a miserable FAIL!! I got the mid position cut in the wrong location so I did not have the clearance needed to get it to fit. Here are a few picks any way...

I know what I have to do know, I beleive to get this how I want it and have it fit!

[sefugi 166]

Round 2 with the rear speaker baffles.

Small miss-hap with the razor knife.

Quick fix, and I was back to work.