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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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I got my new set J&M MHAS-2008's today and mounted them on the crash bar. fI used to stock mounting brackets and some clamps. I drilled a hole to mount the brackets to the crash bar and attached the speakers. I wired them into my other speakers with quick splices and off I went.

I thought this system was loud before, now it is plain ridiculous. I have to angle the lower speakers up a bit more but they give a nice surround sound effect. Here is a pic or two. I am going to run all the speaker wires internally one day, but have not done it yet.




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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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I'll bet you are wrapped up in sound. pretty cool. Hey... whats under the cover?
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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It's a 54 Bel Air...
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Drew, would the speakers still be loud enough for highway speeds if you only had the crash bar speakers? Or are they too low to get good main speaker sound from?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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I don't know yet Brad. I took the streets home from the install. I will be running some tests this weekend and will post back with the results.

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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Looks cool Doc, any pics of your 54?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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The speakers look good on the crash bar Drew...nice touch.

Now, more importantly....lets see some pics of the 54 big dog!!! It's one of my favorite years and since you teased us with that shot that fat white wall and what looks like a cross bar hub cab......

We want to see!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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It's not my car. I only wish. It is the neighbor of a friends.

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Dang...well you and I are in the same boat then. Can't blame me for trying though
 
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Looks great. Can't wait to see the results and see a new video demo.
 
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