WTB or need to know about "Speakers" ........ - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sameyrasmea72 · 01-20-2009, 01:57 AM

I am looking for a NOS or even a new speaker that will mount like the original speaker does. What are y'all using with you stock AM or AM-FM and where is a good place to buy one.

Also some where I heard that someone had their original speaker rebuilt. Anybody know anything about that or how much it might cost to get one rebuilt. Thanks Jason

huero · 01-20-2009, 02:05 AM

This is a good question. I want to know too.

Musclerodz · 01-20-2009, 02:15 AM

i used a center dash speaker out of a 67-69 camaro

**70cst** · 01-20-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

I am looking for a NOS or even a new speaker that will mount like the original speaker does. What are y'all using with you stock AM or AM-FM and where is a good place to buy one.

Also some where I heard that someone had their original speaker rebuilt. Anybody know anything about that or how much it might cost to get one rebuilt. Thanks Jason

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

Go to the bottom of the page...4x10 Speaker is a direct fit. It is a true 8ohm speaker which was designed for our truck radios. I bought the Dual Cone Speaker so I can eventually run my GM 8 Track.

C20-67_N_MO · 01-20-2009, 08:50 AM

LMC Truck has a headliner with speakers located in that area. Also kickpanel has a cover that support speakers as well.

huero · 01-20-2009, 10:24 PM

Thanks for the link 70CST

67mater · 01-20-2009, 10:53 PM

FYI an 8 ohm load can be achieved with two modern 4 ohm speakers wired in series. This means that the positive from the radio goes the positive of one speaker, the negative to the negative of the OTHER speaker, and the remaining speaker positive and negatives then connected to each other. There is liklihood of added distortion as two speakers share on signal, but if you're considering rebuilding a factory speaker, i don't think high fidelity is high on your list.

71 super · 01-20-2009, 11:10 PM

Classic bowties (mel) rebuilds these. Might contact Leddzepp as he rebuilt one for him recently and it looked very nice.

**leddzepp** · 01-20-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 71 super

Classic bowties (mel) rebuilds these. Might contact Leddzepp as he rebuilt one for him recently and it looked very nice.

yup yup. Mel has an old school radio dude up near him that re-built mine. It is perfect (well, perfect by 1972 standards. its a bummer listening to zep in mono

) Definitely the way to go if you want originality

sameyrasmea72 · 01-21-2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

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

Go to the bottom of the page...4x10 Speaker is a direct fit. It is a true 8ohm speaker which was designed for our truck radios. I bought the Dual Cone Speaker so I can eventually run my GM 8 Track.

Thanks for the link and all other replies, i got one ordered and should get it on Friday.

**70cst** · 01-21-2009, 02:59 AM

A couple things to remember...

First-Not all new speakers are true 8 ohm speakers. They are actually less. The down side to this is it is "possible" to damage you factory radio if not using a true 8-10 ohm speaker.

Secondly-the reason I wanted a dual cone speaker-I can actually run a left and right channel. Although separation is minimal...you can actually run a "Stereo" unit with these speakers.

01-20-2009, 01:57 AM	#1
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	WTB or need to know about "Speakers" ........ I am looking for a NOS or even a new speaker that will mount like the original speaker does. What are y'all using with you stock AM or AM-FM and where is a good place to buy one. Also some where I heard that someone had their original speaker rebuilt. Anybody know anything about that or how much it might cost to get one rebuilt. Thanks Jason __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd Last edited by 70cst; 01-21-2009 at 03:15 AM.

01-20-2009, 02:05 AM	#2
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: WTB or need to know........ This is a good question. I want to know too.

01-20-2009, 02:15 AM	#3
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: WTB or need to know........ i used a center dash speaker out of a 67-69 camaro __________________ Mike Redpath

01-20-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: WTB or need to know........ LMC Truck has a headliner with speakers located in that area. Also kickpanel has a cover that support speakers as well. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

01-20-2009, 10:24 PM	#6
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: WTB or need to know........ Thanks for the link 70CST

01-20-2009, 10:53 PM	#7
67mater Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mundelein, IL Posts: 862	Re: WTB or need to know........ FYI an 8 ohm load can be achieved with two modern 4 ohm speakers wired in series. This means that the positive from the radio goes the positive of one speaker, the negative to the negative of the OTHER speaker, and the remaining speaker positive and negatives then connected to each other. There is liklihood of added distortion as two speakers share on signal, but if you're considering rebuilding a factory speaker, i don't think high fidelity is high on your list. __________________ time is inversely proportional to money; that's why it takes me so long 1967 K10 1967 Camaro

01-20-2009, 11:10 PM	#8
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: WTB or need to know........ Classic bowties (mel) rebuilds these. Might contact Leddzepp as he rebuilt one for him recently and it looked very nice. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

01-21-2009, 02:59 AM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: WTB or need to know........ A couple things to remember... First-Not all new speakers are true 8 ohm speakers. They are actually less. The down side to this is it is "possible" to damage you factory radio if not using a true 8-10 ohm speaker. Secondly-the reason I wanted a dual cone speaker-I can actually run a left and right channel. Although separation is minimal...you can actually run a "Stereo" unit with these speakers. __________________ 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!

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