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NWD02 · 06-30-2009, 12:40 AM

I'm looking for knowledge and possibly some pictures of the original mount dash speaker. I'm looking to installing a radio in my 67 project but I don't want a bunch of speakers. If anyone know what is required or possibly has the mounting brackets, etc. Please let me know.

Thanks,
Nick

red71c10 · 06-30-2009, 01:43 AM

There is a small bracket bolted to the inside of the dash. The speaker slides into this. The speaker just presses against the underside of the dash. There is also a flat piece that connects the radio to the speaker bracket and a bolt or three to hold the whole thing together. I wish I had some installed photos, but it's pretty tight in there and and would be hard to get good shots. If the photo and my description aren't enough, let me know and I'll try and make it clearer.

red71c10 · 06-30-2009, 01:50 AM

After I responded, I found this thread a little farther down. It contains a good photo of the speaker bracket.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350692

PM me, I have a spare one of those speaker brackets you can have if you need it.

Beatcoaster · 06-30-2009, 02:02 AM

I made a wood bracket and mounted it to the stock grill via some allthread, washers, and nuts...came out nice and sounds great..

NWD02 · 06-30-2009, 07:46 AM

Thanks Red, I sent you a PM.

69GMCLonghorn · 06-30-2009, 09:07 AM

Also, check out Custom Auto Sound. They make a really good replacement speaker that is a "dual voice coil" 4 x 6 that fits right up there and sounds about a thousand times better than the original paper element speaker.

**70cst** · 06-30-2009, 09:13 AM

http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

ELECTRO-TECH

The above site also sells a factory direct dual cone 8-10 ohms speaker. Keep in mind most aftermarket speakers are 4-6 ohms which could possibly damage your radio. Good Luck with your project.

red71c10 · 07-01-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm

ELECTRO-TECH

The above site also sells a factory direct dual cone 8-10 ohms speaker. Keep in mind most aftermarket speakers are 4-6 ohms which could possibly damage your radio. Good Luck with your project.

I'll have to get one of those! I have an original in the dash now and it does tend to buzz quite a bit at higher volumes due to it's age.

NWD02 · 07-10-2009, 07:59 PM

Thanks Dan, I got it today. Does any thing screw through the firewall?

red71c10 · 07-10-2009, 11:04 PM

Borrowed this pic from the other radio thread. This little bracket attaches to the inside of the dash/firewall, but nothing actually goes through the firewall. The long speaker bracket slides into the little one and is held in place with a bolt.

NWD02 · 07-11-2009, 06:16 AM

Ok, I'll check it out see if I can figure it out. Thanks.

NWD02 · 07-14-2009, 04:01 AM

Ok, thanks everyone for your help. I've got the bracket installed but no speaker yet. I ordered it today from the link above. I made some notes in my pictures so hopefully they'll help the next guy trying to do the same install.

red71c10 · 07-14-2009, 07:46 PM

You got it! Now all you need is one to go from the radio to the firewall bracket. You can see the one I'm talking about in that borrowed photo from my earlier post. It should run from the back of the radio into the side of the firewall bracket. If you don't have the real thing, metal plumber's tape is always a good substitute.

06-30-2009, 12:40 AM	#1
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	How to mount dash speaker I'm looking for knowledge and possibly some pictures of the original mount dash speaker. I'm looking to installing a radio in my 67 project but I don't want a bunch of speakers. If anyone know what is required or possibly has the mounting brackets, etc. Please let me know. Thanks, Nick

06-30-2009, 01:43 AM	#2
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: How to mount dash speaker There is a small bracket bolted to the inside of the dash. The speaker slides into this. The speaker just presses against the underside of the dash. There is also a flat piece that connects the radio to the speaker bracket and a bolt or three to hold the whole thing together. I wish I had some installed photos, but it's pretty tight in there and and would be hard to get good shots. If the photo and my description aren't enough, let me know and I'll try and make it clearer. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

06-30-2009, 01:50 AM	#3
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: How to mount dash speaker After I responded, I found this thread a little farther down. It contains a good photo of the speaker bracket. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350692 PM me, I have a spare one of those speaker brackets you can have if you need it. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines." Last edited by red71c10; 06-30-2009 at 01:51 AM. Reason: Generousity

06-30-2009, 02:02 AM	#4
Beatcoaster 69 Fleetside Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 333	Re: How to mount dash speaker I made a wood bracket and mounted it to the stock grill via some allthread, washers, and nuts...came out nice and sounds great..

06-30-2009, 07:46 AM	#5
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: How to mount dash speaker Thanks Red, I sent you a PM.

06-30-2009, 09:07 AM	#6
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: How to mount dash speaker Also, check out Custom Auto Sound. They make a really good replacement speaker that is a "dual voice coil" 4 x 6 that fits right up there and sounds about a thousand times better than the original paper element speaker.

06-30-2009, 09:13 AM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: How to mount dash speaker http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm ELECTRO-TECH The above site also sells a factory direct dual cone 8-10 ohms speaker. Keep in mind most aftermarket speakers are 4-6 ohms which could possibly damage your radio. Good Luck with your project. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-10-2009, 07:59 PM	#9
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: How to mount dash speaker Thanks Dan, I got it today. Does any thing screw through the firewall?

07-10-2009, 11:04 PM	#10
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: How to mount dash speaker Borrowed this pic from the other radio thread. This little bracket attaches to the inside of the dash/firewall, but nothing actually goes through the firewall. The long speaker bracket slides into the little one and is held in place with a bolt. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

07-11-2009, 06:16 AM	#11
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: How to mount dash speaker Ok, I'll check it out see if I can figure it out. Thanks.

07-14-2009, 04:01 AM	#12
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: How to mount dash speaker Ok, thanks everyone for your help. I've got the bracket installed but no speaker yet. I ordered it today from the link above. I made some notes in my pictures so hopefully they'll help the next guy trying to do the same install. Attached Images

07-14-2009, 07:46 PM	#13
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: How to mount dash speaker You got it! Now all you need is one to go from the radio to the firewall bracket. You can see the one I'm talking about in that borrowed photo from my earlier post. It should run from the back of the radio into the side of the firewall bracket. If you don't have the real thing, metal plumber's tape is always a good substitute. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."



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