Thanks Dwayne,
Yesterday I was hoping to get a good day on the car (until it was time to go to the track) was working away when my uncle called and said that his pit crew bailed and he needed more help. OK no prob, I was getting started on testing the sound system when he called.... Today I was able to get back at 'er and was able to test everything!!! worked like a charm.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/ru_ready_4_r_n_r/testingsoundsystem.jpgHere is a close up picture of the back of the (under dash) console. This shows how I will be running the extras in this build. I placed in another set of 2 for good measure today (just in case) the common is daisy linked and will be dual grounded from both the motor and the chassis. there are 2 future problems I see that I could encounter with this set up.... 1. blowing a fuse and having to take both, the middle console and this one out to change a fuse, and 2. making sure there is enough extra wire coiled up to be able to pull the console forward enough with out pulling the wires too hard. ** note to self - ADD extra 18 inches of wire **
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/ru_ready_4_r_n_r/fusesbackofconsole.jpgI didn't take a pic of the front of the console, however, this is where I set up 2 toggle switches (so far) they are on the top section that is closest to the under dash. room in there is pretty tight and I need to place some rubber strips there to make sure the switches don't ground to the frame holder. Before I place in this section for bolting I will be laying a rubber backing over the fuse holders to protect them from any misshaps and not getting shorted out.
After I knew this system was going to work I took it apart and then proceeded to strip the back seats out of the car. pulled up all the rugs, and then removed the plastic side wall panels. This ol car looks pretty bare as she sits now. painted the metal back seat base. (after taking it all apart first). Ran some of the wire lengths to the back of the car for the amp and then the run for the front speakers. needs a few more wire runs, and she is ready for the new carpet Angie was able to buy at her fabric supplier.
will post more as she gets completed....
Oh I almost forgot, this morning I went back to the JY, went looking for nice allen key headed bolts to complete the plexiglass. needed something that would look different. I had already looked at auto parts places for these type of bolts, no luck, my last effort would have been to a fastener place and pay throu the nose. After talking to the guys in the office they said go to the European section (and ignore that sign that says get a pass card to enter) well dang wouldn't you know it, after looking for 5 mins I get to peer under the hood of a 98 Mercedes and what would you guess they use to hold the fuel injectors onto the intake?? yep, allen head bolts
gotta love JY's. No charge to boot!!! Tapped (as in tap & die) the bolts into the tangs that will be holding it down. will post pic after she is complete.
cheers