Hi Folks:
The inner windshield chrome surrounds in our GMC come together in the
middle, and there is a small, bent chrome finishing piece that covers
the gap at the bottom. We do not have one for the top - was there one there
too, matching the bottom one?
Also, we did install his stereo system. He had a AM/FM/CD put in an
underdash unit, very clean and discreet, leaving the old cassette deck in
the dash. We plan to get rid of that eyesore and put a stock (or
stock-looking) radio in the dash, even if it is inoperative. As far as
speakers, we removed the stock door inspection plates and had a set of
surrounds built to accept 5"x10" oval speakers. We were amazed to find such
a size! No cutting required, and it all bolts in using the stock bolt holes!
Anyway, even WITHOUT a subwoofer, the bass is so good from the
door-mounted speakers that it "bumps" pretty good and Dusty is happy. And he
saved about $400 (of his own money).
This past Sunday we spend 12 hours fitting the wood for the bed. A lot
trickier than it appeared! We had to mill a recess in the outer two planks
1-5/8" wide and 1/16 deep to fit under the stock angle brackets. No way
would they go in without pounding them, and bending the angles upwards!
Next, we drill, varnish, sand, varnish, sand, etc.
Dave Destler
West Hills, CA
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