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70LonghornCST · 09-12-2009, 11:22 PM

I am in need of an original dash speaker in working order for my restoration project. I am going all stock and need a GM speaker that works. Anyone?

dan42 · 09-13-2009, 12:23 AM

You might check Classic Industries or Brother's - I believe they both carry them. I don't know if I'd trust a 40+ year old speaker that probably has been wet at some point in time to last very long, or even sound halfway decent.

Rack Man · 09-13-2009, 08:52 AM

Here's what you want to use (I just got one myself)...this guy makes the perfect ones...in the correct style and the correct OHMS....which is very important...

Sroll down to: "4" x 10" Delco Style Special Rectangle"
http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

70LonghornCST · 09-13-2009, 09:02 AM

Thanks dan42 and Rack Man!

**leddzepp** · 09-13-2009, 11:33 AM

Richard- You might want to contact Classicbowties (Mel). A while back he was having OEM speakers rebuilt by an old-school audio guy. I got one from him and am using it currently with my factory AM/FM. It looks/sounds brand new. Take care.

**70cst** · 09-13-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rack Man

Here's what you want to use (I just got one myself)...this guy makes the perfect ones...in the correct style and the correct OHMS....which is very important...

Sroll down to: "4" x 10" Delco Style Special Rectangle"
http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

I bought mine there also.

cjohns · 09-14-2009, 06:54 PM

Here's a little more info...I called them today seeings how they're only 5 miles down the road and I talked with Greg(owner I think)and for $395 he will take a stock AM radio and referb it into a FM/AM unit that will still retain a 100% stock look.He also has a correct size stereo speaker that you use with it.I'll try to get some pics if I have time to run down there this week.

cjohns · 09-16-2009, 01:31 PM

I went down to S&M Electro-Tech and picked up a NEW AM speaker.The speaker has a larger magnet on it that will boost the power of the small 3 amp stock radio.It cost $48 bucks and fit's and looks like a stock GM speaker.You will need a speaker mount bracket,he does not have those.A total AM rebuild will run around $150.and there is a 4-8 week turn around..but this guys work is nice!!So anyone needing a stock speaker don't waste your time with an old one!!!

70LonghornCST · 09-16-2009, 02:51 PM

Thank you everyone! I don't have a stock radio to rebuild. leddzepp, if I locate an original, what does Classicbowties (Mel) charge to refurbish one?

If it's too expensive, I may go with what dan42,cjohns, or RackMan suggest and get a new one with the correct 8OHMS.

09-12-2009, 11:22 PM	#1
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	WTB Dash Speaker I am in need of an original dash speaker in working order for my restoration project. I am going all stock and need a GM speaker that works. Anyone? __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

09-13-2009, 12:23 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: WTB Dash Speaker You might check Classic Industries or Brother's - I believe they both carry them. I don't know if I'd trust a 40+ year old speaker that probably has been wet at some point in time to last very long, or even sound halfway decent. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

09-13-2009, 08:52 AM	#3
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: WTB Dash Speaker Here's what you want to use (I just got one myself)...this guy makes the perfect ones...in the correct style and the correct OHMS....which is very important... Sroll down to: "4" x 10" Delco Style Special Rectangle" http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 09-13-2009 at 08:52 AM.

09-13-2009, 09:02 AM	#4
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: WTB Dash Speaker Thanks dan42 and Rack Man! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

09-13-2009, 11:33 AM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,017	Re: WTB Dash Speaker Richard- You might want to contact Classicbowties (Mel). A while back he was having OEM speakers rebuilt by an old-school audio guy. I got one from him and am using it currently with my factory AM/FM. It looks/sounds brand new. Take care. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-14-2009, 06:54 PM	#7
cjohns Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anoka MN Posts: 134	Re: WTB Dash Speaker Here's a little more info...I called them today seeings how they're only 5 miles down the road and I talked with Greg(owner I think)and for $395 he will take a stock AM radio and referb it into a FM/AM unit that will still retain a 100% stock look.He also has a correct size stereo speaker that you use with it.I'll try to get some pics if I have time to run down there this week.

09-16-2009, 01:31 PM	#8
cjohns Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anoka MN Posts: 134	Re: WTB Dash Speaker I went down to S&M Electro-Tech and picked up a NEW AM speaker.The speaker has a larger magnet on it that will boost the power of the small 3 amp stock radio.It cost $48 bucks and fit's and looks like a stock GM speaker.You will need a speaker mount bracket,he does not have those.A total AM rebuild will run around $150.and there is a 4-8 week turn around..but this guys work is nice!!So anyone needing a stock speaker don't waste your time with an old one!!!

09-16-2009, 02:51 PM	#9
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: WTB Dash Speaker Thank you everyone! I don't have a stock radio to rebuild. leddzepp, if I locate an original, what does Classicbowties (Mel) charge to refurbish one? If it's too expensive, I may go with what dan42,cjohns, or RackMan suggest and get a new one with the correct 8OHMS. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal Last edited by 70LonghornCST; 09-16-2009 at 02:51 PM.



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