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ZEKE68 · 01-25-2018, 07:17 PM

Anyone have a good option for having under dash mounted speakers with the center AC duct and vent? I am planning to add AC and was planning on adding the center AC vent into my non factory AC truck, but it doesn't look like I can keep my center under dash speakers with the center vent.

**Stocker** · 01-25-2018, 08:29 PM

Various vendors carry replacement speakers for factory A/C trucks..... I would think any of them would work for your application. I went with p/n 69-864 from Classic Parts for my A/C truck.

**HO455** · 01-25-2018, 09:25 PM

Having just installed center speakers in my non-AC dash with a stock radio I think at best you will be able to put in a pair of 2" tweeters with the AC hose in between them. Unless your up for cutting the dash.

Andy4639 · 01-25-2018, 09:32 PM

Here is what I did. They sound great!
Others posted to.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654224

stsalvage · 01-26-2018, 03:42 AM

Trust me the center ac out put is not never good.I have 9 trucks been trying for 11 years to make a decent speaker work.

Ken wood is suppose to be putting out a really flat speaker in 1-2 years that will have as much amps as a 12 inch and handle any kinda base.Only problem you will keep on cracking your front windshield.It will rattle your front dash so bad.But to the people that like Banging there car's or trucks to where the wheels fall off.

To you people invest in hearing aides.They have not found away to put them hairs back in your Ear's Dummy's.

But I've gotten my none Air truck with the side vents my trucks gets super cold and the heat in the winter time dose just fine.

Plus we don't have the problems that the new trucks have do to we don't have extended cab's.

Trust me the Old R12 use to freeze you.The 134 is Ok dose a good job But this new stuff really makes you want to put a coat on.

So the center Vent Over rated.

I like my tones an the Ken wood 2 small speakers that are 200w each do just fine.Remember to put one of them black felt over the speakers of the sun will eat EM.

**mkmc69** · 01-26-2018, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stsalvage

Trust me the center ac out put is not never good.I have 9 trucks been trying for 11 years to make a decent speaker work.

Ken wood is suppose to be putting out a really flat speaker in 1-2 years that will have as much amps as a 12 inch and handle any kinda base.Only problem you will keep on cracking your front windshield.It will rattle your front dash so bad.But to the people that like Banging there car's or trucks to where the wheels fall off.

To you people invest in hearing aides.They have not found away to put them hairs back in your Ear's Dummy's.

But I've gotten my none Air truck with the side vents my trucks gets super cold and the heat in the winter time dose just fine.

Plus we don't have the problems that the new trucks have do to we don't have extended cab's.

Trust me the Old R12 use to freeze you.The 134 is Ok dose a good job But this new stuff really makes you want to put a coat on.

So the center Vent Over rated.

I like my tones an the Ken wood 2 small speakers that are 200w each do just fine.Remember to put one of them black felt over the speakers of the sun will eat EM.

Huh!?...............................

darrellyates · 01-26-2018, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ZEKE68

Anyone have a good option for having under dash mounted speakers with the center AC duct and vent? I am planning to add AC and was planning on adding the center AC vent into my non factory AC truck, but it doesn't look like I can keep my center under dash speakers with the center vent.

There is a really nice write up in the "audio" section of this website on building center speakers. Usually uses a couple of 3 1/2 inch speakers and making a custom mount... You should look it up. I would copy and post the thread for you if I were technically capable. It can be accomplished though. Retrosound makes a single speaker with two tweeters that is supposed to give 2 channel sound from one speaker. I bought one, then didn't use it due to my set up. There are options out there... Good Luck and have fun with your truck!

NC_John · 01-26-2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZEKE68

Anyone have a good option for having under dash mounted speakers with the center AC duct and vent? I am planning to add AC and was planning on adding the center AC vent into my non factory AC truck, but it doesn't look like I can keep my center under dash speakers with the center vent.

I just ran my vintage air duct hoses last weekend and was thinking what you are probably thinking. What the heck fits? I don't have a radio in mine (Factory delete) but I did notice how tight it all was.

**mkmc69** · 01-26-2018, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_John

I just ran my vintage air duct hoses last weekend and was thinking what you are probably thinking. What the heck fits? I don't have a radio in mine (Factory delete) but I did notice how tight it all was.

Brothers makes an A/C center vent housing that is supposed to be an upgrade to increase air flow. I don't know if it also helps out in the room department behind the dash, but I am going to probably use one when I install my Vintage Air kit this spring. Might be worth checking into.

Andy4639 · 01-26-2018, 03:07 PM

Well I'm here to tell you that yes you can have a good set of speakers in the center of the dash with AC and it sounds awesome too. Yes the room is tight but it will work just fine.
Like before read the post I linked.
Knowing how to do it is the key.

Missourimark · 01-26-2018, 01:04 PM

How tight it was, brings back a old sayings! I did the same classic truck radio speaker , its now on the shelf and a electro tech speaker is back in the factory am radio is in too, somebody cut holes in the doors already, so the pioneers 6x9 went there, the pioneer FM 8-track went under the dash. The 8-track works great too. Now thats old school !!!

01-25-2018, 07:17 PM	#1
ZEKE68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast, Florida Posts: 403	Dash speakers with center AC vent? Anyone have a good option for having under dash mounted speakers with the center AC duct and vent? I am planning to add AC and was planning on adding the center AC vent into my non factory AC truck, but it doesn't look like I can keep my center under dash speakers with the center vent. __________________ 1968 SWB Step Side, Big Block, 4L80E , Running!

01-25-2018, 08:29 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Dash speakers with center AC vent? Various vendors carry replacement speakers for factory A/C trucks..... I would think any of them would work for your application. I went with p/n 69-864 from Classic Parts for my A/C truck. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

01-25-2018, 09:25 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Dash speakers with center AC vent? Having just installed center speakers in my non-AC dash with a stock radio I think at best you will be able to put in a pair of 2" tweeters with the AC hose in between them. Unless your up for cutting the dash. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-25-2018, 09:32 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Dash speakers with center AC vent? Here is what I did. They sound great! Others posted to. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654224 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-26-2018, 03:42 AM	#5
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Dash speakers with center AC vent? Trust me the center ac out put is not never good.I have 9 trucks been trying for 11 years to make a decent speaker work. Ken wood is suppose to be putting out a really flat speaker in 1-2 years that will have as much amps as a 12 inch and handle any kinda base.Only problem you will keep on cracking your front windshield.It will rattle your front dash so bad.But to the people that like Banging there car's or trucks to where the wheels fall off. To you people invest in hearing aides.They have not found away to put them hairs back in your Ear's Dummy's. But I've gotten my none Air truck with the side vents my trucks gets super cold and the heat in the winter time dose just fine. Plus we don't have the problems that the new trucks have do to we don't have extended cab's. Trust me the Old R12 use to freeze you.The 134 is Ok dose a good job But this new stuff really makes you want to put a coat on. So the center Vent Over rated. I like my tones an the Ken wood 2 small speakers that are 200w each do just fine.Remember to put one of them black felt over the speakers of the sun will eat EM.

01-26-2018, 03:07 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Dash speakers with center AC vent? Well I'm here to tell you that yes you can have a good set of speakers in the center of the dash with AC and it sounds awesome too. Yes the room is tight but it will work just fine. Like before read the post I linked. Knowing how to do it is the key. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-26-2018, 01:04 PM	#11
Missourimark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Mound City Missouri Posts: 24	Re: Dash speakers with center AC vent? How tight it was, brings back a old sayings! I did the same classic truck radio speaker , its now on the shelf and a electro tech speaker is back in the factory am radio is in too, somebody cut holes in the doors already, so the pioneers 6x9 went there, the pioneer FM 8-track went under the dash. The 8-track works great too. Now thats old school !!!



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