Lighting Up the Night

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A classic Monte Carlo gets a custom trunk and a new system, with sleek LEDs to highlight the careful attention to detail that went into this stellar install.

Submitted by: Ethan Blau, Sound Wave Customs, Virginia Beach, Va.

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this 1981 G-Body Chevrolet Monte Carlo was a team effort at Sound Wave Customs. Adam Perkins completed the majority of the fabrication, while Stephen Krell and Ethan Blau assisted in the design of the build. The build incorporated three JL Audio 10W6v3-D4’s, one JL Audio RD1500.1 for the subwoofers, and one JL Audio VX600/6i for the interior speakers. The team also installed the following products:

• One C2-400x dash speakers

• Two Mx650 marine 6.5-inch coax with blue LEDs, one pair per door

• One Sony MEX-GS820BT source unit

• One T-Spec V12-RAK1-0

• Five SSTRL Ballistic Tri-Layer sound dampening material for the vehicle The build utilized all T-Spec RCA interconnects and speaker wiring, plus two JL Audio XB-BTU battery terminals. Heise LED lighting highlights this sleek ride, along with a Racesport LED underbody lighting kit.

The team custom built a subwoofer enclosure on the rear shelf of the trunk, along with custom fabricated amplifier mounting racks in the sides of this G-Body. Aluminum accent inserts were hand-routered and polished to match the factory taillight trim as well as accent the build.

The Monte Carlo crest, custom designed and laser-cut in-house, serves as a centerpiece of the custom trunk as well as a center subwoofer grille. The team’s goal was to create a three-dimensional look, topped off with hidden accent LED lighting.

The amplifier cover windows were designed and laser-etched with a lacestyle pattern and also back-lit with LED lighting. The entire trunk was lined with sound dampening material and carpeted. Finally, the vehicle’s electrical system was upgraded to support the install. The results were a classy complement with upgraded sound to this classic Chevrolet Monte Carlo.