{"id":2435,"date":"2026-07-17T09:33:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/?p=2435"},"modified":"2026-07-17T09:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:36:51","slug":"the-32-coupe-musway-audio-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blossominstallations.com\/blog\/the-32-coupe-musway-audio-build\/","title":{"rendered":"The ’32 Coupe Musway Audio Build"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FINAL CHAPTER: The \u201932 Coupe Musway Audio Build<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Five Weeks of Fabrication, Two Years of Planning, and One Incredible Result<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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What began more than two years ago as a casual conversation between Ray and me about his \u201932 Coupe has officially crossed the finish line. This wasn\u2019t just an audio upgrade. It became a full\u2011scale interior redesign\u2014one that demanded precision, imagination, and a deep respect for the original steel\u2011body architecture of one of the most iconic hotrods ever built.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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From the very first day, the mission never changed: Quality. Serviceability. Form. Fit.<\/div>\n
Every panel had to feel factory. Every bracket had to disappear into the car\u2019s natural lines. And every piece of audio gear had to perform like a high\u2011end home system\u2014warm, detailed, dynamic, and unapologetically musical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Build Journey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The project began with a full interior strip\u2011down and complete plastic sheathing to protect the Coupe\u2019s steel body. Once the car was sealed and safe, I applied a full SoundShield Massive treatment\u2014transforming the raw steel cabin into a quiet, controlled acoustic environment worthy of premium audio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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With the foundation set, I laid the wiring infrastructure for the entire system: amplifiers, DSP, subwoofers, wireless chargers, backup camera, and more. Every route was planned for long\u2011term serviceability, ensuring future access without disturbing the craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The design phase became a dance between engineering and artistry. I sketched a subwoofer enclosure that flowed with the rumble seat, hugged the rear window line, and maintained the exact internal volume required for the Musway MWS8. From there, the rear deck took shape\u2014housing the Musway FIVE.100+ amplifier, DSP68, and BTA\u2011HD hi\u2011res Bluetooth controller beneath the panel, while the top side featured custom\u2011fit Freedom Charge wireless trays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Every interior panel was built with a machine\u2011fastening system so the entire interior can be removed without damage. Great work should be serviceable\u2014not disposable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Kick Panels, Craftsmanship, and Fitment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Ray wanted the kick panels redesigned to eliminate visible screws. That challenge led to a new two\u2011piece system:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Structural Panel \u2014 following the original \u201932 body lines<\/div>\n
\u2022 Magnetic Outer Panel \u2014 hiding all hardware while perfectly framing the Musway MG6.2A components<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Meanwhile, the subwoofer enclosures evolved through nearly 80 pieces of fiberglass mat, followed by multiple layers of finishing work. Every curve, every edge, every wrap line was shaped with intention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Upholstery & Interior Integration<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Choosing the right vinyl became its own project\u2014finding a tone that complemented both the gray and tan shades of the original tweed. Once selected, each panel was patterned, glued, wrapped, and finished with meticulous care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The subwoofer enclosures required teamwork, and with my wife\u2019s help, we achieved the tight, seamless fit they deserved. The final interior blends original texture with custom craftsmanship\u2014modern function wrapped in classic style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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DSP Tuning: The Heart of the System<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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With the interior complete, it was time to bring the Musway system to life. The Musway MyCon Smart DSP controller was the perfect finishing touch\u2014its round shape and green backlighting look like they were designed specifically for this Coupe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Using my RTA rig, I tuned two presets:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2022 Solo Driving Preset \u2014 optimized for Ray behind the wheel<\/div>\n
\u2022 Cruise\/Show Preset \u2014 balanced for passengers and events<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The goal was simple: make the music feel real. Not clinical. Not \u201ccar audio.\u201d<\/div>\n
Real. Human. Emotional.<\/div>\n
The result rivals high\u2011end home audio\u2014inside a \u201932 steel\u2011body hotrod.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The Blossom Installations Finish<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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After the final tuning, I removed the protective sheathing, cleaned every surface, vacuumed every corner, and polished every panel. The Coupe left the shop looking, feeling, and sounding like a true Blossom Installations build\u2014crafted with care, tuned with intention, and built to last.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Five weeks of fabrication. Two years of planning. One unforgettable project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Thank you, Ray, for trusting me with your Coupe. And thank you to Musway USA Audio for producing gear that makes builds like this possible.<\/div>\n
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