location of speakers ?
01-16-2002, 04:27 PM
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location of speakers ?
Hi
I'm in process of installing a original stereo 68 radio into my 68 convertible.
Where are the loudspeakers located, behind the kickpanels ?
What's their power data, in watts and what's their resistance, 4 or 8 Ohms ?
My car presently has aftermarked speakers installed behind the seats and the original speakers are missing. I will only install aftermarket speakers again, but like to have them in the original location for the stereo option.
Thanks for all help.
Gunther :seeya
I'm in process of installing a original stereo 68 radio into my 68 convertible.
Where are the loudspeakers located, behind the kickpanels ?
What's their power data, in watts and what's their resistance, 4 or 8 Ohms ?
My car presently has aftermarked speakers installed behind the seats and the original speakers are missing. I will only install aftermarket speakers again, but like to have them in the original location for the stereo option.
Thanks for all help.
Gunther :seeya
01-16-2002, 05:29 PM
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Re: location of speakers ? (WESCH)
Yes, they're behind the kickpanels in 68 and 69. I think they moved to under the dash in 70. Can't help with the wattage/ohms etc. I can tell you that they're long and skinny....about 4 inches wide and 10 inches long. Hope this helps some. Chuck
01-17-2002, 03:56 PM
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Re: location of speakers ? (trw)
Hi
I guess, I can't go wrong with 8 Ohm speakers,even if the old ones possibly only had 4 Ohms.
May be I can locate some original speakers.
I'm reinstalling this original radio and try to get it functional, but am absolutely sure that I can't hear a dam thing with this big block brute exhausting through
the side Hookers. :D
My better half things I'm crazy, am I ? :crazy:
[Modified by WESCH, 1:58 PM 1/17/2002]
I guess, I can't go wrong with 8 Ohm speakers,even if the old ones possibly only had 4 Ohms.
May be I can locate some original speakers.
I'm reinstalling this original radio and try to get it functional, but am absolutely sure that I can't hear a dam thing with this big block brute exhausting through
the side Hookers. :D
My better half things I'm crazy, am I ? :crazy:
[Modified by WESCH, 1:58 PM 1/17/2002]
01-17-2002, 04:01 PM
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Re: location of speakers ? (WESCH)
Really cool sidepipe covers. Where did you get those? I want em.
I think the speakers in my 69 are behind where the tiny holes are drilled in the kick panels. :flag
I think the speakers in my 69 are behind where the tiny holes are drilled in the kick panels. :flag
01-18-2002, 01:12 AM
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Re: location of speakers ? (WESCH)
In 1970 they moved to the dash facing upwards, before that they were in the kick panels. There were still holes in the side kick panels in the foot wells - but no speakers there. The 1970 speakers are 10 Ohm units. ~Juliet
01-21-2002, 02:11 PM
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Re: location of speakers ? (Clink69)
Hi
The side pipe covers where installed when I got the car.
The previous owner burned his legs and put the covers on.
This are chromed sheet metal pieces with slotted holes and I saw them in a
automotive wholesale catalog, different length available.
It is mounted to welded on studs to the pipes.
I also like the look very much as it doesn't look as naket as the raw HOOKER tube does.
To all others, thanks for the help on the speakers.
If I can't locate any original speakers, I will try to get some aftermarked 8 Ohm speakers with around 10 Watts draw.
The previous owner installed a aftermarked radio and cut the dash opening of the radio up. I had a job to rebuild this edges with the lips with fiberglass to make it look original again. Came out pretty good and not visible anymore after painting.
Gunther :seeya
[Modified by WESCH, 12:13 PM 1/21/2002]
The side pipe covers where installed when I got the car.
The previous owner burned his legs and put the covers on.
This are chromed sheet metal pieces with slotted holes and I saw them in a
automotive wholesale catalog, different length available.
It is mounted to welded on studs to the pipes.
I also like the look very much as it doesn't look as naket as the raw HOOKER tube does.
To all others, thanks for the help on the speakers.
If I can't locate any original speakers, I will try to get some aftermarked 8 Ohm speakers with around 10 Watts draw.
The previous owner installed a aftermarked radio and cut the dash opening of the radio up. I had a job to rebuild this edges with the lips with fiberglass to make it look original again. Came out pretty good and not visible anymore after painting.
Gunther :seeya
[Modified by WESCH, 12:13 PM 1/21/2002]