Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 10, 2018 I've been looking for something to replace my Ford F150. Honestly folks, Its a Money Pit. Can't build the system for having to stop and fix shit. So while I was going through a small town towing a big truck to it's owner, Something For Sale caught my eye and I had to have it !!! Here it is Folks !!! A 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche !!! I've always wanted one !!! I know, Not a "all bells and whistles" ride, but well suitable for what I want. Honestly, the only thing I want to add on the exterior is a bad ass set of 20" wheels and tires. I could have got a new truck, but they don't make an Avalanche any more and I did not want to pay those High ass notes. I paid cash for this one !!! For now, she rides and drives like a dream and that black on black theme is SOOOOO Sexy !!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 10, 2018 Seriously, this vehicle is a blank canvas waiting for Audio / Video upgrades !!! Completely Stock under the hood. Should have no problems dressing up stock wires, upgrade to a pair of batteries, and a VERY Stealthy Sound Quality style wiring setup under the hood. Thinking while I'm working under the hood, See if I can throw in a Cold Air System upgrade. This is going to be fun !!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 10, 2018 Interior is MINT !!! Ordered my Dash Pad, Console Head Unit mounting Kit, the "all bells and Whistles" wiring harness kit for my Kenwood dnx9980hd head unit, and a back up camera (from Kenwood). Once all that's installed, then we will start on wiring and speaker placement options. One thing I can say about the current stock setup is those Bose Tweeters SUCK !!! LOL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 10, 2018 Hmmm ... No metal to cut to install subs, Nice !!! Been a LONG time since I've ran a large cone area sub bass driver ... possibilities are endless here !!! Ideas have been rushing through my head with this vehicle. Now you see why I've been wanting an Avalanche !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 10, 2018 She's Branded !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 10, 2018 These are the Amplifiers that will be run in this Vehicle (I have a pair) ... http://linearpower.com/LP2150.html Mine are Prototypes so some specs may be different as listed. Also, modifications have been done since being built. Small footprint Amplifier(s) will fit nicely under the seats of this vehicle. This is not the actual placement, just thinking how sexy those "plum crazy" purple amplifiers look in this vehicle !!! Can't wait to start running wires !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManzKea 152 Posted June 10, 2018 Can wait to see where you take this !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 13, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 1:32 PM, jcarter1885 said: On 6/10/2018 at 1:35 PM, ManzKea said: Can wait to see where you take this !!! Thank You Guys !!! Just waiting on my Rear Camera from Kenwood. We can install it later if need be, but I really hope it gets hare before Saturday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 13, 2018 Ah yes. Nice and Stealthy !!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) OK, test fitting everything and giving her a spin with none other than the AMAZING Samantha Fish !!! OK, got my work done and the final touches to the head unit and everything work great !!! Even my steering wheel controls !!! Sweet and Simple !!! Edited June 17, 2018 by Randal Johnson 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
///M5 2,833 Posted June 17, 2018 I've got the same in my dash 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 17, 2018 My Son hooked me up with a Vid !!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, ///M5 said: I've got the same in my dash I thought you had the newer model Kenwood ?? Not much room behind those radios is there ??? Got to go back in and hook up my Kenwood rear camera (just came in today) and run my RCAs. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 17, 2018 I know, I have a LONG way to go before ever worrying about a sub stage, but I just couldn't resist measuring things out to see what I might can work up. Almost wish I could start cutting wood !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 24, 2018 A friend of mine was delivering a vehicle to the local junkyard Friday and found something for me ... A State Trooper Tahoe. Said under the hood was untouched !!! Should be plenty of fun parts for me under that hood !!! He told Mr. Dixon (same guy the found the Dually fenders for my GMT400) that I was interested with it and he said no one will touch it until after I get what I need. Wish me luck !!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 25, 2018 Think I'm going to give this a try. The Brutal Sounds Big Brute 15" driver. http://brutalsounds.net/product-category/subwoofers/15-inch-subwoofers/ Heard a pair the other day and was really impressed. I knew who built the enclosure so I knew it was mathematically correct. Unfortunately, I wasn't as impressed with the Amplifier but I believe I can make some real improvements with my Amplifier. The Linear Power 2150 http://linearpower.com/LP2150.html Actually, the man had me a driver ready to go. Guess he wasn't taking no for an answer ... LOL Should be fairly easy to tune and give me that "little something extra" I'm looking for !!! Brutal Sounds just sent me the specs on this driver so I can start running numbers !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted June 27, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 8:08 PM, Randal Johnson said: Ordered my Dash Pad, Console Head Unit mounting Kit, the "all bells and Whistles" wiring harness kit for my Kenwood dnx9980hd head unit, and a back up camera (from Kenwood). FINALLY !!! My Dash Pad is here !!! It should only take a couple days to settle, but MAN, this thing makes my dash look SOOO Sweet !!! Actually makes the stock tweeters sound better ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee Carter 150 Posted July 31, 2018 I absolutely miss my Avalanche. I hate I let it go. Tuned in Randal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted August 1, 2018 What do you think guys ??? Simple , sweet, and almost ready for action !!! hopefully I can get started on the facial parts soon. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted August 1, 2018 9 hours ago, Lee Carter said: I absolutely miss my Avalanche. I hate I let it go. Tuned in Randal. Thank you Sir. Hope you don't mind, but I just browsed through your build log and have plans of stealing your amp rack idea. I have been beating my brains out on this and you made it so simple ... That shit was Sick !!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted August 26, 2018 Disaster struck. I had my bed covers off doing stuff around the yard when it started raining. Same day we took this pic ... Totally ruined my Enclosure Spent weeks getting things cleaned and straightened out. Shit happens I guess ... Any ways ... I built a new enclosure and got it installed in the Avalanche. 5 Cu. Ft. with 33 Htz port tuning ... Can't wait to get her powered up !!! Starting on the Amp Rack this week !!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randal Johnson 544 Posted October 1, 2018 I'm working on it in between calls. LOL Got it wired up now (forgot to take a pic, sorry). hoping to get things cleaned up tomorrow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tirefryr 1,742 Posted October 1, 2018 Gotta love an amp with a REAL heatsink! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark LaFountain 1,054 Posted October 1, 2018 Looks good. Have you fired it up yet? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
