56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
That may be true on a 55-56, but Bama has a 57 and the speaker is in the center of the dash. Seems like an easy fix on a 55-56 too, if you ditch the factory speaker and amp like most guys do and put speakers elsewhere. Even if you wanted a speaker there I would think you could make it work fairly easily but it wouldn't make for a very good "stereo" system.
56 Nomad, Ramjet 502, Viper 6-speed T56, C4 Corvette front and rear suspension
Other vehicles:
56 Chevy 2-door BelAir sedan
56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
57 Chevy 210 4-door sedan
1962 327/340HP Corvette
1961 Willys CJ3B Jeep
2001 Porsche Boxster S
2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Duramax
2019 GMC Sierra Denali Duramax
I really appreciate the 'constructive construction comments' even if I don't agree with the suggested approach - they always make me *think* a little more than I would otherwise, but as 'others' have posted in the past... personal attacks aren't really appreciated in ANY thread, especially someone's project thread... and this one is/was mine..
Maybe for the two or three individuals who 'can't seem to get along or ignore one another' we need a 'GRIPE/BITCH' thread, that they can use anytime they want to beat on or critiicze another member?? (The rest off us can ignore it then if we choose)..
I had clearance issues on my 57 between the speaker and the Raingear arm. I ended up searching for a speaker that was less deep, and still had to do a bit of grinding on the arm. The arm is stout, and an angle iron configuration, so felt fine removing the bit that I had to.
Regards, Doug
Youre right CN-
I am driving speakers from the tailgate and doors. Since I am running a power amp I have outputs for the gate speakers and doors, and the head unit is a vintage Alpine 7283 (if I recall) with additional powered outputs, so I was just going to put a speaker there because I could.
I will have to make something at some point, but its good to know in the 55-56 that the raingear setup causes interference issues at the factory speaker grill if you are doing the old school thing.
Scorp, I don't have a problem with any informative post... No worry!~
My only criticism was the 'personal animosity' shown by a couple of individuals when they address one another... I don't think that stuff belongs on our forum.
Hmmm, Nothing changes from site to site. Has me wondering if I should post or not.
firewall side.jpgflanged barrell nuts and flanged button head screws (Copy).JPGunder dash .JPGA few things I've done to my '57 Nomad project recently... since I don't update often...
After trying to install a 'factory appearing' firewall insulation pad using original type plastic/rubber plugs (both orig repro and sixties orig), I gave up and installed it using stainless button head screws thru the firewall and flanged barrel nuts on the inside. The repro pad (bought thru Ecklers) was too long so it had to be 'sectioned' to work.
I'm having trouble with 'adding photos' today for some reason.....? I had intended to show a few more photos after the firewall insulation pad install, test fitting my Vintage Air Evaporator under/behind the dash, and installation of the brake pedal assembly and master cylinder...
I've also recently installed 'upgraded' tailgate cable rollers, new cables, new retainers, and the cover plates and installed the tailgate. (with a story behind each of these)..
Last edited by BamaNomad; 01-22-2020 at 08:48 AM.