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michael collins > 1983 Ford Bronco > Radio

Here is thecenter dash insert for the radio. this will replace the eq and tape player and the radio.

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here is a different angle of the 2 parts.

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I needed to build a mount for the sub-amp and fuse block. I got a few of these bed rails. they make ...

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after a few measurements i cut out the front support. This will bolt to the amp, fuse panel and to t...

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i found this scrap from another project. this will work fine here and i laid out where things would ...

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Here is the mount from the front.

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This is how it will all fit. not too bad. there is enough space so the power does not bleed into the...

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after cleaning the cutout up some i hit it with primer and paint. i then bolted the front bracket to...

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Here it is from the front. looks good

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all the holes were pre-drilled so I installed the sub amp to the board.. I cut alittle off each scre...

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Here is a view from the front of the amp.

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I now installed the fuse block. there will be one fuse per amp.

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Here is a view from the front. the bracket will now bolt to the front of the pass seat. where there ...

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ok- now for the rear amp. i looked and checked almost everywhere. i was going to cut a hidden box in...

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there is alot of space here. i just need to move the anchor out some and do some trimming. here is t...

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this bottom mount is bolted with 14mm bolts thru the floor. i removed them and put the support to si...

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i tried to set this in a few different ways and this looks best. i was going to make a mount and bol...

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a dramel makes the trim a fast and painless task. i checked the gap between the inside body and the ...

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here are the new rear top factory location speakers. i got them from a local audio place.

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here is the front side. these will make great sounds.

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i got some 14AWG monster wire. i only want to do this once. i removed the rear pillar panel and the ...

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to allow the top more flex i removed the drivers side rear hanger support.

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one philips screw and the holder is out. i placed it aside so it can be installed later.

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i ran the wires up the driverside pillar.

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here is a closer view of the install portal i used.

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If you are going to do this do it right. i got a wireless solder gun and some solder and solderless ...

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i taped the speaker wires together so they look better and stay out of the way of other things.

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this picture is mostly for me to remember which wire went to whick post. i i was going to use color ...

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i connected the wires and put the 4 sheet metal screws in the bracket and mounted the speaker.

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here is the pass side speaker and it installs the same way.

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there was not much room i might have to put a foam spacer between the magnet and roof panel. i have ...

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ok-these stock speaker grills have 2 tabs and 2 swivel mounts. you put the tabs into the head liner ...

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to keep all in some sort of org. i tined the ends of the speaker wires and installed them in the amp...

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ok--now to the drivers side rear door speaker. these were replaced but i did not know the quality so...

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there was enough space to run it out under the panet without cutting it. i ran it under the trim pan...

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this is the door pillar between the drivers door and the rear door after removing the floor covers (...

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here again this is more for me. letter is hot side. i solder and shrink wrapped the connections. if ...

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after i got the door panel off i found out why it was so loose. here is on carrot expect to replace ...

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here is the whole door panel a few of the metal support mounts were torn from the door. you can see ...

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this is a closer view. you can see it was torn right off.

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here is the other one that was ripped off.

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here are the brackets. i removed the old glue and door liner. reinstalling is easy line them up wher...

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this was also the work of the radio shop that installed the "Upgraded speakers".............one reas...

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there are 8-10 1/4" hex plastic screws holding the door pocket in place. i took them out and set the...

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here is the front side. there was a screen on the pocket but they were lost long ago.

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these came with the dubs, but i think a finger would find its way in too easy.

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i got a set of round covers from the local audio store. not too bad of cost. i drilled the door pock...

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here it is with the screen in place. looks good

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here are the dubs

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4 screws and the dubs are in place.

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i found i had to trim the door panel to fit the dubs.

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all new carrots instaled and then ready to install.
I found out the power motor was in the way so ...

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here is the drivers side completed.

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Now time to do the pass side rear door. here is the door as it started. you can see it too was missi...

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to remove the door panel you remove the 2 ash tray screws. one arm rest screw and pop off the window...

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here is the stripped door. this was just after the door panel was removed.

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8 screws remove the door pocket as it was on the other door.

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again here is the old speaker. the crimp connection was not even connected. out this speaker came.

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here is the new cover just sitting on the door pocket.

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Here is the back side of the new grill. it normally screws to the speaker and sandwhiches the door.

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to install the grill was easy center the cover the old speaker opening. Mark the 4 mounting holes.

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i off set the 4 speaker mount holes and the grill holes so there was no issues.

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and here is the completed grill install

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i then installed the new crystal audio speaker.

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re-install the 8 door pocket screws and the panel is almost ready for install.

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i went to a few different places and they were out of the correct door carrots. so i got a multi pac...

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a cutoff wheel in the dramil and a few seconds of trimming i made the stock looking rectangle carrot...

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well in came the rain so i had to return to the house so i felt this was a good time to make the few...

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here is the power and remote power on for the frontamp.

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here is the amp ground. i was able to make one for each amp out of this amount of wire.

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here is the sub speaker box wiring. i need the box to be able to be removed if needed so i put a set...

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ok-another break in the rain. now to run the door speaker wires.
this is the door sill and 3 screws...

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here is the new speaker wire i ran it thru the factory routing to get in the door.

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again this was a good time to fix the vapor blocker. you can see i got the connectors on the wire en...

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there is a trim panel that crosses the rear cargo area. i took the 5 screws out and pulled the cover...

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here is the door panel reinstalled.all that is left here is the switch trim panel.

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here is the switch trim panel. it is held in by 5 friction pins. i used a trim panel and worked them...

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here is the completed door.

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here is the space below the pass seat. the sub amp and power block will work great here. out of sigh...

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i bolted the mount in place and this allowed the amp to float some.

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lots of air is avalable.

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i made a small slot in the carpet for the wires. this is only seen with the seat all the way forward...

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i bolted the mount to the seat. i used some lock washers to hold it tight.

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here is the amp all connected and the red is the power to the other amp and remote switch wire.

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here is the stock radio and cas. deck

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this is the stock cass deck and eq. we had the Ipod adapter in the tape deck since the radio was not...

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ok - to get the radio out you need to pull the dash bezel out 4 allen bolts and a few clips it comes...

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after unplugging the radio from the tuner and the tape/EQ to the tuner and the amp and speaker plugs...

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you are left with these holes. one above the ac/heater adjust and one in the center of the dash.

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here is the stock radio plug. i need the all time hot/ switched hot and the ground out of it. the re...

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while swapping out the radio i say the ac/heater adjuster was broken. i just used some super glue an...

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i could not find a grey storage cubbie so i opted for black. it is held in place with 4 screws (same...

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ok time to swap the speakers out. this dash split and broke alot under the cover. the dash had 1 cra...

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this was the upgraded speakers the PO had installed. these sound good and will goto the motorhome.

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4 screws and the swap was done. i installed new speaker wire as well.

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For the pass side i dropped it along the stock wire harness.

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in this picture you can see i followed the stock wire loom. the dash had broken so much i had the no...

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ok- now the wires were done time to re-install the glove box and door.

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here is the drivers side speaker as i started.

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this is the speaker the PO had installed.

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here is my new speaker installed.

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i ran the new wires to the new radio location. here are the 2 front speakers and antenna jack

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here is the radio i was going to use. it was only in our other car 6 months. the person i paid to in...

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ok time to get power to the power block under the pass seat. on the firewall on the pass side under ...

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i ran the power wire down and under the ac dryer.

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i went behind the raditor over flow and thru the same gromet that the antenna went thru. i just trim...

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here is a different view showing there was no share edgings near the wire and it does pass thru the ...

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i had to pull the sill plate of the pass side door and lift the carpet and pull the kick panel. i ra...

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I pull it out of the carpet next to the seat. i then soldered a end and installed it into the fuse p...

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ok-now complete the radio install. i connected the full hot tot he stock radio full hot. I connected...

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one last look at the new "Cubbie" i going to make a non-slip bottom and hold the Ipod and cell phone...

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now to complete the back amp. i needed to move the spare tire out 3" so the new amp had room to brea...

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a real fast cleanup and you can see the stock floor holes. there is a nut welded to the floor under ...

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you can see the tire mount in place. it is just 2-2 1/2" out more than stock.

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here is all the old stock radio parts. the factory amp was located under the drivers seat.

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one last view of the old stock system

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ok- back to the tire install. i cut a couple 2X4 blocks to space the tire out some. i had to cut 2 4...

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i then installed the plastic covers. i just used 4 drywall screws. this works fine. i then cleaned t...

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i did not have to change the hold down for the tire. i put it on as it went on before.

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here is the final install. there is plenty of room for the amp and spare tire. it almost looks like ...

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you can see where the old tire stops were and where they are now. the tire does not move at all and ...

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here is looking down from the top --you can see the amp but not from the outside window.

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the tire does not rub the window eather. there is plenty of space.

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and i put on the tire cover as it came from the factory. a fast vaccum and she looks good. this syst...

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