My 83 Buick Regal Limited
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Wow. Incredibly well maintained. I hope you're able to post plenty of pics as your project progresses.
Mr. 81 said:
I will as soon as I get something done. Might be the sound system because I'm currently not too happy with the stock sound system. So, I'm getting my parts ready and in line for the install. Will post pics as I go along. Later!
83RegalLimited said:
Sound system upgrade is coming up for me as well; I can't stand not being able to plug my ipod into this car.
Mr. 81 said:
First, sorry for the delay. I've been bz with daily work routine and the time that I've spent on the car has been little. I drive it everyday to work and back, so I spend more time trying to maintain it as pristine as possible. The paint in some areas is fading, but, it's original, so what can you ask for. I am planning that as my next stage.
Mr. 81, I know what you mean. I don't have the photos yet, but - so far- I've changed out the stock radio with a plate that I made with the help of my father-in-law and was able to place a Sony Xplode CD player in place of the stock unit. It has the provisions for iPod controls, Aux in and out, usb, sub out, mic for hands free (blue tooth) connection, etc... It was at a good price in Walmart and am happy with the results.
I've run my sub amplifier wire power wire already and is hooked up to a Pioneer Amp which is hooked up to a band-pass box with a 10" sub on the little step-up area in the trunk between the 4x6's. Need to create a false floor for a much better fitment, but all fits ok for now. Being that the sub was in my old VW Golf and it being a hatch made the sound real present, I was impressed to hear a similar result in the Regal. The box works great and it's not overkill yet. Plan on adding some sound deadening material so that no unnecessary vibrations occur. I used to be into big bass & sound competitions back in the 90's and I'm planning to start getting into it again and hope to upgrade the sub area later; therefore, the need for the sound deadening material.
I'm still running the stock front and rear speakers, so that's the next step that I hope to work on. So far, I've not found any replacement speakers for the dash, so, that means more fabricating with no time to do it... The rear should be simple to take care of though. Haven't decided on which speakers to go with, but that's what I've done so far.
Thanks for reading my thread and, again, sorry it's slow. I just have kids and work that keeps me bz with lack of time to do more. I'm working on trying to find me a daily driver so I can concentrate on working on the car more without sacrifice of needing to use it. We'll see.
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