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Rear speaker(s) questions for Convertible
- Thread starter Dsertdog
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Can you take a picture looking from the top of the speaker down to show how much of the speaker magnet is sticking out past the back of the seat? You may need to make your self a cover for the back of the speaker and attach it to the seat. This was why in my back speaker cover I cut a round hole just big enough for the speaker magnet to pass though. I trimmed the edge of the hole with a nice fitting automotive weather strip I had to stop any rubbing on the magnet as well as to seal up the speaker box area in order to give it better sound. It’s not a perfect solution but it’s a lot better than what was there which was no speaker at all (it was missing) Every thing I have done can be easily removed and put back to stock if so desired.
Swefury
New Member
The magnet sticks out around 1 inch. Here is 2 pictures one from the top and one from the bottom.
Well in this situation I would probably get some 1 1/2 square wood then use it to trim out the back of your speaker in a nice rectangular shape then use a thin plywood or press board cut to fit and screw it onto your 1 1/2 wood trim. Paint it all black. Your speaker will be boxed and it won’t interfere with your roof. You could go the same route as me and just make a cover with a hole the magnet can go through. It all depends on what you want to do. You will have to remove your seat to do a good job it makes things a lot easier.
I don’t know, my car is a 69 sport fury convertible. I don’t know your car good enough too know if that’s factory
MoparJim
Active Member
I am working off of your picture and have not seen it in person, but yes, it appears to be factory. I have a 68 Sport Fury convertible and your picture looks very much like my rear speaker hole, and it is factory.
Dsertdog
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Thanks! I believe based on all the wiring that the hole was carved to use for an aftermarket system. The AM radio doesn't have a fader control.
I guess I'll replace the ruined material and try to repair the grille
xxcarguy
Well-Known Member
Hey Al
I have talked to a guy that has original screen material and a pattern to cut it to.
I will have him send me 2 of them so you will have one too.
See ya soon
I have talked to a guy that has original screen material and a pattern to cut it to.
I will have him send me 2 of them so you will have one too.
See ya soon
MoparJim
Active Member
Here are a couple of pictures of the back side of the rear seat speaker in my 1968 Sport Fury convertible. This is all original and only missing the thin black plastic cover that disintegrated after almost 40 years. Hopefully these pictures will help you determine if yours has been altered from stock or if it is still factory. The first picture is looking through the back window from the passenger side and the second picture is looking down through the window to show you how far the speaker extends out from its mount.
mopar_4life
Well-Known Member
Does anyone know if they sell replacement screens for these?
xxcarguy
Well-Known Member
It was 40
Now it's 99 plus shipping.
I am going to look for perforated stainless
Now it's 99 plus shipping.
I am going to look for perforated stainless
If you can change a tire you can make a new speaker grill out of perforated stainless , it’s just that easy. it might cost you 10 bucks. I got enough stainless to do 3 screens for 17 bucks. I trimmed it to fit with metal snips. The whole job took 4 1/2 beers.
I used these snips to trim the stainless to fit
Here’s how mine turned out
xxcarguy
Well-Known Member
Looks great
I think that's the way to go and the beers help!
I think that's the way to go and the beers help!
mopar_4life
Well-Known Member
That might be the route I go also
1968Chryslers
Member
Very interesting thread. That perforated material looks like the mesh inside of a pipe strainer, only the car stuff is flat. I need to do the same to my rear speaker cover obviously.
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