Stereo Installation

[erock087]

Part of my idea for installing a competition sound system in my 87 El Camino involves some demo work. My friend's idea is to cut a hole through the steel of the bed, right above where the storage space is behind the interior curtain. This is (2) 12" would be installed. My question, if anyone knows, is if cutting the hole in that spot would create any structural issues with the frame of the car. Any feedback is greatly appreciated

 

[SLICK79WGN]

as long as you dont cut it all out you should be fine, if it were me I would add all the frame braces I could get ahold of.

 

[Blake442]

It won't effect anything structure wise, but you can rule out taking it to Home Depot to pick up your next building project supplies! :lol:

 

[Tuggy24g]

There are other people that have done the same thing over at ElCaminocentral.com.
You should check that out

 

[midwestls]

I have a buddy that did it to his. You'll be fine. Are you just cutting ports or the whole wall???

 

[Camino_kid]

Hey whats up?I just put a kenwood in my elky nothing too fancy just a lil something i can jam out to while i put my car back together.What can i hook my memory wire to?im tired of presetting it everytime time i go work on my car.

 

[midwestls]

Hey whats up?I just put a kenwood in my elky nothing too fancy just a lil something i can jam out to while i put my car back together.What can i hook my memory wire to?im tired of presetting it everytime time i go work on my car.

http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/ste ... l/527.html

or just run a wire to a switched fuse in the block