87 dash speakers replacement advice

[JAG66]

Replacing the dash in my 87 Silverado and my left side speaker needs replacing. Please advise on a replacement speaker that will fit. I will replace left and right.

[Jonboy]

Any 3.5" speaker should work.

[HTX86chevy]

chose wisley.... i bought some cheap kickers for the left and right side of the dash. $45.00 for the pair and i wish i'd spent just a bit more for better quality.

[CLASSIC87']

I stuck Kenwood in mine... I was pleased. Also look into doing the rear if you are wanting to upgrade them.

Anthony

[76stepsidechevy]

You can squeeze a 4" speaker in there if you want, should have a bit better selection.

[JAG66]

Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

I stuck Kenwood in mine... I was pleased. Also look into doing the rear if you are wanting to upgrade them.

Anthony

Upgrade the rear with same OE size or 6 X 9??

Hey Buddy, shoot me a line with the scoop on the white 87...

[CLASSIC87']

Originally Posted by JAG66

Upgrade the rear with same OE size or 6 X 9??

Hey Buddy, shoot me a line with the scoop on the white 87...

I would do the 6x9 if I were you. I ended up doing the 4x9 and it wasn't anything special to "call home" about. Jeff here on the board makes and sales some real nice brackets that fit like OEM and hold the 6x9's.

On a side note... did you get my reply email the other day inregards to my 87'? The new owner will be in town this coming Sunday to pick it up...

Thanks,
Anthony

[motornut]

these would work for the front

[grs]

I put 6x9 Pioneer speakers on my 87. Put them behind the seat. They are 400 watt. I can't hear in one ear, but they will be loud enough. They don't hit the seat and they are bolted down.

[JAG66]

Originally Posted by CLASSIC87'

On a side note... did you get my reply email the other day inregards to my 87'? The new owner will be in town this coming Sunday to pick it up...

Thanks,
Anthony

Yeah. You told me you thought a guy had spoken for it. Just wondering if he had seen it and finalized the deal.
Are you "out" of the square body business? What are your wants in the classic car world? Let me know if I can help.

[81ShrtBox]

try the JBL or Polk Audio and you wont be disappointed. 4" with a 6x9 in the middle, just takes a lil-messaging but easy to do. I added a pair of 6x9's to each door which sounds "SWEET" on a 4ch amp

[CLASSIC87']

Originally Posted by JAG66

Yeah. You told me you thought a guy had spoken for it. Just wondering if he had seen it and finalized the deal.
Are you "out" of the square body business? What are your wants in the classic car world? Let me know if I can help.

Yeah I took a bunch of extra pictures that he requested... he was happy... and put a deposit down on it. Sunday it should be on its way home to Canada. I wouldn't say I'm 'out' of the squares... I do love them. But I'm looking at the early 60's Impalas, late 50's autos with the fins, etc.

[DetroitDan]

well this thread came along at just the right time, my left dash speaker is out. I want to replace all four with some half decent middle of the road stuff, I'm not into loud music but I need something better than the crap I've got. I want a stereo too, but all the ones I've looked at are modern, and I have no idea how to install one where this one has the two posts that hold it on. Anyone know where to find an older style radio or how to mount one without having to sawzall the dash apart?

[81ShrtBox]

In the truck magazines its always companys advertising aftermarket radios with the classic look but modern performance

[DetroitDan]

I'm not really even concerned about classic looks, just the ability to mount it in the three-hole dash I've got without cutting. But, I'll cut it if I have to, but I dont know if that would even help.
I've also got a similar issue with my 94. I'd like to put a CD player in it, but it's got that wierd double din dash thing, then the eq over in the middle. I've looked at length and not found an install kit that applies to my particular year. They go all around it but dont address mine. I vaguely remember a friend putting a radio in an 89 and he had to put it in the center of the dash. I could do that if it had a remote, then just attach the remote to the steering wheel.. I don't really want to get too involved here, like I said I dont care about a big powerful system, in fact I'd be happy with a stock system but I'd like to be able to play CDs and my ipod. Just seems like I've lucked into two vehicles with less=popular systems to replace. I do have the ability to swap a radio and replace speakers. Least I like to think so.

[76stepsidechevy]

You can find an older shaft style radio if you don't want to cut the dash. Some of the late 80s early 90s were pretty decent before they changed over to the din style, I had a pioneer that had preouts and a jvc that had cd changer controls.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PIONE...fAudioQ5fVideo

For the 94 the radio will get mounted in the center of the dash with a kit like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chevy-GMC-Pickup...item5d2ecf590f

[JAG66]

Originally Posted by motornut

these would work for the front

So these are 3.5"? Direct bolt-in using the factory speaker brackets?

[DetroitDan]

Originally Posted by 76stepsidechevy

You can find an older shaft style radio if you don't want to cut the dash. Some of the late 80s early 90s were pretty decent before they changed over to the din style, I had a pioneer that had preouts and a jvc that had cd changer controls.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PIONE...fAudioQ5fVideo

For the 94 the radio will get mounted in the center of the dash with a kit like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chevy-GMC-Pickup...item5d2ecf590f

Thanks! That install kit is just what I need. I'll probably end up having to cut the dash on the 82 though, doesn't look like I'll find the cd player in that style.

[76stepsidechevy]

Originally Posted by DetroitDan

Thanks! That install kit is just what I need. I'll probably end up having to cut the dash on the 82 though, doesn't look like I'll find the cd player in that style.

Yea you def wont be finding a cd player in that style but some of those radios have cd changer controlers if your interested in going that route, I think some of the kenwood shaft styles had them. If you do end up cutting the dash metra makes a kit for that as well, Its really just a piece of sheetmetal and a piece of plastic trim but it give you a template to cut the dash and a trim piece to make it look like it belongs. I used one and it made for a nice clean install. http://cgi.ebay.com/BEST-KITS-GM16-G...39415886551558

[grs]

I emailed HiFi Connections and ask for instruction on how to install the kit.

[motornut]

Originally Posted by JAG66

So these are 3.5"? Direct bolt-in using the factory speaker brackets?

When i bought them that is what i was told at bestbuy but without it ( the bracket)i'm sure you could trim/work an even bigger one in
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