XPOTRPR Minitruck (1986 Toyota Pickup)

I'm grabbin beer!

boooo... I purposely didnt like like this comment.

just text me if anything changes man! we'll be there!

 

I'm getting meat and whiskey.

 

Started ripping out the interior. Floor soaked overnight and I'll hit it with a brush and hot soapy water today. Then shop vac it out and clean up everything, dash, back wall, etc. And get it all ready for install.

Going to run wires and install the stereo. Then carpet. Then reassemble and do the dash cover. Need to pull the door panels off to do the regulators as well. Then reattach them with screws and dress up washers to keep it clean on the inside.

 

hey man truck is coming along nicely, quick question, i have a c10 i'm working on and want to put 2 10's behind the seat going to replace carpet also, ( i'm fairly new to the audio stuff) my radio isn't going to be quite as awesome as yours but what gauge wires should i run from the radio to the subs and amp? any suggestions? oh my radio is a basic cd player with bluetooth since i don't want to hack up the metal dash and make a bigger one fit

 

Thanks man! As for the wiring.. you'll need some decent gauge power wire depending on the power. 4, 6, or 8.

@Aw9d will have all the info you need.

 

Running wires will be easy haha. Getting a double din in there shouldn't be too hard to figure out. I have tons of install parts in the garage we can use.

 

When is all this going down? I want to come help out unless you think 6 hands are too many?

 

No clue. Wires/amps/speakers will be easy. Figuring out how to put the double din in might be time consuming. I have a box of install parts that we should be able to figure something out. Or just 3d print one.

 

oh itll be stupid easy. I gutted it all in like 15 minutes. I just need to track down the front 4" speaker wire and pull those and the wire. been slowly going through the hack job wiring harness for the stereo from the PO.. I'll need your opinion on what to hack out and what to keep. I'd like to cut out as much as possible to clean it up and make it easier.

I'm hoping to start running wire and start installing stuff later this week. I will keep you guys posted. I'll have beers waiting!

I think mounting the powered sub might take a little bit too. just after looking at it.. I will have to work around the contours of the back wall.

 

Build a platform out of wood or make different length feet to keep it flush? I'll have to come over and see how it's sitting now.

 

yeah swing by today if you want.. I'll be out there by 4. would be nice to brainstorm and put a plan together.

 

so research says a Double Din will fit no problem with the OEM brackets.. which I dont have. So I'll look around for those and then I should be good. Might just have to cut the trim around it a bit.. and or replace it.

 

Found the brackets on eBay.. 20-30 bucks for these little bastards. FML.

Also returning my black carpet dash cover to get a Coverlay molded black cover. More $$$.. but It'll look sooooo good

 

Mannn this truck is going to look so clean

 

thanks man! stayin hopeful. itll have clean elements to it.. but a lot of originality and patina to go along with it. lol

 

after more digging.. found the correct brackets. they are slightly different from 84-89. got part numbers and checking inventory locally now.

 

Hyped for the double din

 

me too! even though its the older one from my Taco.. it will be so nice to have bluetooth.

 

got the brackets. I'll pick em up tomorrow from my buddy who works over at Earnhardt.

$22. 86212-89104 & 86211-89109

 

I need a little break from the Z anyway. Let me know and I will come by.