Sorry for the million questions. I hate to be a pain I just like as much info before I tackle a project so I don't hit any unexpected road bumps! The speaker harness adapter you gave the link for. Did u use that on ur install with those JVC speakers? I know u said its not needed for aftermarket but wonder if u used it anyway. Then the last question u said u used a quick disconnect wiring for the headunit install. Do u have a link to any of these?

 

Questions are how we learn - I don't mind you asking.

I feel the same way knowing as much as I can before I start something too.

Yes I did use the speaker adapter harnesses to install my speakers.
It makes installation much faster/easier.(no splicing wires)

These are the quick disconnects I purchased a few years ago and used to install my head unit - LINK

Keep in mind that these are the style that you build/put together for a custom length wire.

If you don't want the hassle or have the experience building these connections try these instead - LINK
They include 10cm(approx. 4in) of wire per connection so you don't have to build the whole connector

Here is a YouTube video I found on making these quick disconnects:

 

150db train horn arrived today
http://www.ebay.com/itm/381364658195?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

mounted the electric compressor and horn bracket to the firewall


wired the horn with an in-line kill switch and a momentary push button.


mounted the horn body/diaphragm


installed the horn tubes


everything nicely tucked in the corner of the engine bay
I plan on painting the horn tubes black once it warms up.

 

I have a 3 trumpet air horn with a 2 liter air tank. How does yours do without a tank?

 

Just fine - it's like an on demand system

 

yeah, I know I just didn't know how the reaction speed, and volume compared to a tank powered horn since the tank horn just opens a valve and 125psi comes out, but with yours it has to spool up the compressor.

 

it has a fast reaction time from the moment the button is pushed the horn sounds almost instantly.

the electric compressor only puts out 18 psi

 

any pics of your setup?

 

not currently I don't think, I can check my phone or I could get some tomorrow if I can't find any. I have the compressor behind my sub box, the trumpets are right in front of the gas tank, and the cigarette lighter is the switch so it can only be honked when the lighter is in. If I don't want it pressed on accident just pull the lighter out of the socket.

 

Here you go

 

quick update

The center electric fan motor hub contacted the water pump pulley and was destroyed.

I had a feeling I was "poking the tiger" with the close distance between the fan and the engine.


Luckily I had my old 9" electric fan and swapped the motor over to the undamaged 10" fan shroud.
I mounted the fan motor to the inside of the shroud to give me an additional 3/4" spacing.
I also added L-brackets to the shroud for added strength at the mounting points.



I feel much more comfortable with this setup



The brackets are secured from the inside and spaced using washers to give me proper bolt spacing.


Obviously the original plastic mounting tabs broke off when the fan contacted the engine.

 

After watching your build I had to get out and fix my headliner this weekend. Did a Walking Dead headliner.

 

Very unique build and some really creative ideas!

Do you happen to have a write up on the interior hatch release? I plan on doing some car camping in mine and would like to have that as well.

 

Amazing work, great job!!

 

Niice job - glad I could help you!