We were challenged with this project. We were presented with an original 1964 Ford Galaxie with a basic stereo system installed by the original owner. Although better than the original stereo, the system still lacked any front speakers and bass. It didn’t sound good. Our goal was to build a great sounding system that has a very clean look, audibly excel in sound quality, and keep it’s trend with the factory style appearance.
We added front 6-1/2″ Alpine Type-X component speakers, rear Alpine Type-X 5-1/4″ rear component speakers, a 10″ Pioneer shallow subwoofer, Alpine PDX 5-channel amplifier, and Alpine multimedia navigation receiver with iPod and iPhone music control. We also added over 72 square feet of Dynamat extreme to the entire vehicle cabin to help with sound deadening and noise control. This was an important stage as it can be easily overlooked but vital to the sound quality of the system.
For the front, speakers were installed into custom built and factory matched kick pods. The pods are completely sealed to increase the mid bass and front stage imaging. Black grill cloth was installed to allow the music to audibly flow out but completely cover the speakers.
Interior panels that had aged and are no longer in production for replacement were recovered in the same matching black vinyl that the custom panels and pods were covered with. The final project resulted in a very clean flowing system that can be used as a show car and everyday driving and listening.
David Leong