I have always enjoyed the forums for researching and learning, but also documenting my own projects (Jeeps mainly).
We have some plans laid out for this. The goal is to have most everything completed by August. This is essentially our contribution (aside from insurance and fuel) to providing a vehicle for him.
I have a spreadsheet that I keep track of the parts we are going to use and the cost. Not including any body work, I am at about $8k. We (my wife) uses the 30% rule to any plans I have, so let's call it $10k...ish
To get things started, it was decided that we would upgrade the headunit to one with Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and a backup camera. All makes complete sense as any one of us would have enjoyed those comforts when we first learned to drive.
So with that direction, I ordered up a full stereo system lol.
I went with an Alpine iLX-W650. My preference in h/u has always been Alpine. This is their least expensive unit with CarPlay and will do everything we need it to. I ordered it from Crutchfield and packaged it with all of the harnesses and brackets needed.
I'm pretty sure I heard some crackling in the 17 year old speakers, so I ordered a JL C1-650 component set for the front, and pair of JL C1-650x coaxials for the rear doors. These are part of their entry level line of speakers and I think they will do just fine.
I already had in possession some other brand new gear. A JL 4-channel amp, Alpine mono channel, JL 10w3 sub, and the backup camera.
We ordered a Proclip phone bracket and mount. I use their brackets in all of our vehicles. Also ordered an amp wiring kit (not pictured). The small black envelope on the bottom right corner of the table is a set of LEDs to swap in for all of the interior dome/map lights.
My son and I will build the sub enclosure, so he will not only get to learn stereo install, but he will get to help with some wood.
Total investment so far: $1035 (not including amps and sub)