Replacing JVC after market with Becker 1432 + amps + tuner... wish me luck!!!

[svhamelly]

Hi All,
The aftermarket stereo in my beast was so bad that I couldn't stand to even turn it on.
I sourced all the components necessary to bring it back to stock. I don't care much about the fidelity, just want it original and functional.
I am fortunate that the previous "stereo expert" didn't butcher the wiring harness, but merely spliced into the existing wires where necessary and left all connectors intact.
I'm going to take some pictures and post my progress here.
Maybe this will help others in the future too.
Steve

 

[gerryvz]

You are lucky to have the connectors intact. Looking forward to your contributions on this.

 

[kwontumspeed]

This probably won't apply until you are halfway through the restoration - always remember that you will not get any audio if the fader switch in the center console is not plugged in.

 

[Jlaa]

Yes! A fellow aficionado of obtuse and indecipherable stereo controls! I salute you brother!

 

[svhamelly]

Ok, so I've done some speaker wire re-connection in the trunk.
Mounted the tuner and bracket for amplifiers, but when I went to mount the amplifiers, discovered that the positive battery cable was in the way.
Won't allow the amplifiers to mount to the bracket.
Guessing I have the wrong bracket or wrong mounting orientation... but can't find any pictures or any info on the inter-web
Here are some pics... any expert opinions will be greatly appreciate. Pictures would be a bonus

 

[Jlaa]

This might help. There are some extra wires in the way because I bypassed the Becker amplifiers, but all the OE stuff is still there. I note your forward amplifier is mounted upside down. Also note my positive battery cable is mounted where yours is as well.

NOTE --- your amplifier bracket seems different from mine. The threaded posts on mine are located "higher"?!?!!?

 

[svhamelly]

NOTE --- your amplifier bracket seems different from mine. The threaded posts on mine are located "higher"?!?!!?

Yes, that does seem to be the case.