1969 Rear Speaker Grille install update

[Aussie 69"]

The new speaker grilles arrived in Australia this morning from Bildog who arranged manufacture of them and I have to say you can not tell the difference between the old and new apart from the fact that they are much stronger due to being made out of stainless instead of aluminium. I couldn't wait so opened up the box and took my 2 out the other two are going interstate. I have posted some pictures of the install. Used Rapidfix 2 part compound to set the new grill, back support bar and 300 badge in and I could not get them apart so the Rapidfix is the way to go.
Above is the new one from Bildog and below the old one which I tested drilling and punching the holes but drilling was best. The RF is a two part compound first add the power then a drop of the adhesive with 10 seconds its hard as steel it was clean and strong. THANKS FOR THE EFFORTS BILDOG.

 

[thrashingcows]

That turned out really nice.

I have used that rapid fix a lot, good stuff as long as you use it properly, but not for every job. One thing with it is to not use too much powder. Little bit of powder, adhesive setter, then wipe clean and add a bit more, slowly building up the repair. If you put too much powder down first, then the adhesive will not soak all the way through, and will leave a brittle repair..mostly hollow inside.

 

[Aussie 69"]

Hi Thrashingcows I know what you mean better to go easy and steady because if you put too much powder in and the adhesive does not go all the way through it will come apart fairly easily. I drilled a hole so I could put a small amount of powder at a time and it has worked very well in this instance. Thanks for the input, Bob

 

[Aussie 69"]

Also those that are contemplating this job note in picture #4 you can see 3 small bolts sticking through, I did this to ensure the badge holes were correct as these 3 holes are not cut when supplied. Put 3 small bolts through the top 2 end holes and the centre bottom hole then screw down the nuts and this will hold the old and new pieces together remember to have the "good" side of the new grille facing down and use a new piece of pine to screw through on to other wise an old piece of pine that you have used may have filings or swarf on it. Also when placing the screen on you will need a weight as the new grilles are slightly curved. Once the holes are lined up and any extra drilling and filing are done start to apply the powder one spot at a time but do not do the two side points where the bar goes across do that last.
1. place the 2 pieces together.
2. put the three small bolts and nuts on.
3. ensure the screen is all the way to the stops
4. glue the top and bottom rows
5. glue the support bar in
6. finish the other glue points
7. glue in the badge do this very slowly and build up.
8. screw in the backing plate to the mail frame.
9. install the speaker using black head bolts or the silver will show through.
10. Have a beer and stand back and admire your work, have another beer.

 

[bulldogchesty]

Great job.