Electrical and Audio -

Since I have done a number of custom audio system installs in my short lifetime, this part of the project was one of my favorites.  Designing the custom trunk panel and amplifier mount setup, subwoofer enclosure, and overall audio system was fun stuff.  Designing and installing the various components of the security, electrical, and ignition system was also fun(well, it's better than bodywork).  The American Autowire kit certainly made things easier.  A heat gun and professional shrink wrap butt joints were used for all of the wiring where necessary, and the audio system uses professional components and wiring.

The battery was mounted in the trunk for better weight distribution and to permit easier hookup to the audio amplifiers.  It also helps to free up some space in the engine compartment and make it more 'clean' looking.

The ignition parts and details are covered in the 'Engine' section of this site.  Some of the extra wire, butt joints, and other electrical supplies may not be listed in this section and instead are found in the 'Miscellaneous' section. 

Here's the parts breakdown on the electrical and audio system.  The security system details have been left out of course.

Electrical          
Description Source Part # Paid   Opinion
American Autowire Complete Car Kit - 1969 Camaro Ebay   439   Awesome kit.  Highly recommended.
Battery Relocation Kit Summit   40   Kit came with a 2 gauge main battery wire.  This battery wire was
        low quality and didn't provide much juice to my starter, especially
        during hot starts.  So I ordered a thicker, higher quality wire.
Battery to Starter Wire - Taylor 0/1 Gauge, 20ft, premium Summit Taylor 21540 120   A lot of money for a freakin' starter wire, but worth it in the long run.
Optima Battery - Red-top, 800 CCA Summit ULT-9002-002 135   Works fine I guess.
Billet Aluminum Battery Hold-down assembly Summit HDBOPT 105   Beautiful piece, just be careful not to ground out your + battery wire
        on it.  Easy to do when working around that + battery post.
         
TOTAL     839    
         
Trunk, Audio, & Security          
Component Source Part # Paid   Opinion
CD Receiver - Pioneer, new Ebay DEH-P6800MP 196   So far, I'm very happy with all the audio and security system
Rear Speakers - Infinity Reference 6X9", new Ebay 9612i 71   components.  If one blows out, I'll be sure to change my opinion!
Front Speakers - Infinity Reference 4" , new Ebay 4012i 57    
Subwoofer - Infinity Kappa 10", new Ebay 102.7 107    
Amplifier 1 - Alpine 4x70W, new Ebay MRP-F450  192    
Amplifier 2 - Alpine 1x220W, new Ebay MRP-M450  129    
Wiring - 80ft speaker cable, 17' 8-guage power, 2 16' RCA Best Buy, RShack   75    
Misc - Fuse Cases, Battery Junction, Speaker connect Circuit City, RShack 42    
Misc - Battery terminal for 0/1 Gauge + (2) 8 Gauge Local Stereo shop 43    
Materials - Wood for subwoofer box and trunk panels HomeDepot   81    
Materials - Wood glue, caulk, screws, brackets, port tube HomeDepot/Ace   15    
Materials - Spray Adhesive Napa   11    
Materials - Quick disconnect clips, fuse holder Radio Shack   30    
Materials - Spray Adhesive Kragen   13    
Materials - Black Spray paint, stainless fasteners Ace   10    
Materials - Fabric for Speaker Box Yardage Town   23    
Materials - Vinyl/Leather + Foam for Trunk Panels Yardage Town   44    
Materials - L brackets and scews for panels and sub box Ace   22    
Materials - Carpet/material for trunk floor Yardage Town   30    
Antenna - Underdash ?   27    
Security XXXX XXXX      
Security XXXX XXXX      
Security XXXX XXXX      
         
TOTAL (excluding security system components)     1218    

 

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