Azizthetics Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hey guys, just wanting to know how I can install a head deck into my 76 Datsun, no original wiring and I can't find any vids/threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 It isn't too difficult, you will need Constant B+ Switched B+ Good Earth Antena (if you are using one) And a + and - to each speaker you will have. From my experience the constant B+ is either blue or yellow, Switched B+ is red, Earth is black. The speaker wires will be pairs, green and green with a white stripe, Purple and purple with a white stripe etc The constant B+ is the main power to keep the memory going it will need an inline fuse (sometimes the head unit will have a built in fuse), the switched B+ will need to be hooked into the ignition switch to tell the head unit when to turn on and doesn't need a fuse, the earth can just be a screw that connects the wire to the chassis. Then it is just a matter of hooking up all of the wires. You should definitely splash out on some crimps and heat shrink so the your stereo doesn't cut out when you go over bumps in the road and stuff, there should definitely be a youtube video on how to crimp and use heat shrink properly. Other than that you will need wire strippers, and a volt meter so that you can find you switched B+. Go forth young grass hopper and let us know you you get on. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysickness Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Tune in next week for your next lesson on Amplifiers and subwoofers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 It isn't too difficult, you will need Constant B+ Switched B+ Good Earth Antena (if you are using one) And a + and - to each speaker you will have. From my experience the constant B+ is either blue or yellow, Switched B+ is red, Earth is black. The speaker wires will be pairs, green and green with a white stripe, Purple and purple with a white stripe etc The constant B+ is the main power to keep the memory going it will need an inline fuse (sometimes the head unit will have a built in fuse), the switched B+ will need to be hooked into the ignition switch to tell the head unit when to turn on and doesn't need a fuse, the earth can just be a screw that connects the wire to the chassis. Then it is just a matter of hooking up all of the wires. You should definitely splash out on some crimps and heat shrink so the your stereo doesn't cut out when you go over bumps in the road and stuff, there should definitely be a youtube video on how to crimp and use heat shrink properly. Other than that you will need wire strippers, and a volt meter so that you can find you switched B+. Go forth young grass hopper and let us know you you get on. Just to add to this a+ writeup.. If you don't have a voltmeter or don't want to spend the coin on one..get a test lamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I really suggest getting a multimeter. Learn/watch some videos on how to use it and what things mean and it will serve you well in the future. With older cars and the old wireing it is a great skill to have. Learning to put in a head unit is propably one of the best ways to start. There isnt much you can stuff up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kempy Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Just to add to this a+ writeup.. If you don't have a voltmeter or don't want to spend the coin on one..get a test lamp and if you can find a test lamp, use your tongue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Do not ever twist n tape. If you do I will know, and I will hunt you down and kick you in the balls. If you need somewhere to mount the thing you can get bolt up generic headunit mounting blocks that stick up under the dash, or just make your own, or mount in the glove box, or hack up your dash and put it there. Whatevs. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azizthetics Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Sub and amp is easy, I'm just lost asf when it comes to installing the head deck, no idea where to start. But yeah will get a multimeter and go from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chees- Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Do not ever twist n tape. If you do I will know, and I will hunt you down and kick you in the balls.My whole car is twist and tape m8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pusherman Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 16 years as a sparky and ive twist and taped soooooooo many head decks. Hadmates show up at home with a head deak and a hole in the dash shrugging shoulders . Id be all like twist and tape ninja for about 15 mins and they would drive of doof doofing. Theres a good way and a bad way to twist and tape. http://www.the12volt.com/images/headunitwh.gif Handy pic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japawagons Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 My whole car is twist and tape m8 Yowzer is coming for you... You might be at work, you may be asleep, you could just be eating toast but Yowzer will find you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowzer Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 And kick you in the balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 16 years as a sparky and ive twist and taped soooooooo many head decks. Hadmates show up at home with a head deak and a hole in the dash shrugging shoulders . Id be all like twist and tape ninja for about 15 mins and they would drive of doof doofing. Theres a good way and a bad way to twist and tape. http://www.the12volt.com/images/headunitwh.gif Handy pic It's possible to stuff up any of the possible wire joining methods. I reckon most important is using adhesive filled heatshrink over solder/twist joints because it gives so much support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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