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landon4421 · 05-15-2003, 03:31 PM

Has anyone replace the dash speaker? I was looking for one that was still in a truck for measurements. But I have not been able to find one. Dose anyone know what size the speaker is. and what brands are available. Thanks Landon

Mike Culpepper · 05-15-2003, 04:11 PM

I think it is 4X10" but can't remember hoe tall it is. If you want to go "original" several of the vendors sell repos or "upgrades designed to fit in that space. Gmc Paul has them.
http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/stereo_equipment1.htm

hughnews1 · 05-15-2003, 05:22 PM

i just toook out my orig speker ..go in the dumpster .. i orded a new one from CHEVY DUTY .... waiting for the UPS box next week woo hooooooo

**PICKMUP** · 05-15-2003, 05:32 PM

Take a look at Auto Custom Sounds new Dual Voice Cone DVC dash speaker. Works in stereo, 140 W, and comes with the bracket to fit our trucks...sort of LOL. The first one I installed, I had to measure, cut, fit & weld to get it to mount right. I sent them the pics & specs////THEN they told me it mounts to the dash pad stud, not to the original speaker mount. Now the instructions are included---DAH!
Add two kick panel speakers and there are no holes to cut in your truck...or if you already have door speakers, run them and enjoy.

cabin94 · 05-15-2003, 06:04 PM

I have the dual-coil speaker, too. I have it hooked up to a vintage 70's pioneer 8-track. It sounds pretty good and the speaker is clear at loud volumes.

dons72 · 05-15-2003, 08:54 PM

I ordered the dual from LMC but after seeing the one PICKMUP posted I am sorry I did.

PICKMUP if you don't mind how much was that and where did you order it?

Brad · 05-15-2003, 11:17 PM

..and would that work with a stock radio on a 68 Camaro?

**PICKMUP** · 05-15-2003, 11:20 PM

I am a dealer for Custom Auto Sound, so I just pulled one out of stock to show. I tried to sell those dual speakers before, but they were so cheap they were always blowing out...so I stopped selling them! You can email me if you would like more info. I also stock the USA-1 radios and kick panel pods for speakers. frankeham@attbi.com

landon4421 · 05-16-2003, 10:13 AM

Thank You everyone for the help.

Frank you got mail. :p

69 Short Fleet · 05-17-2003, 05:51 AM

One thing to remember is, be careful what your hooking the speaker up to, If have a stock AM or AM/FM or 8 Track (not sure if a factory 8 Track was available back then) do NOT use 4 ohm speakers, the original speakers back then were 10 ohm and if you use the new 4 ohm speakers you will eventually fry your power source!!!! Regards Doug

Dads72 · 05-17-2003, 10:44 AM

I stuck 2 aftermarket speakers in there using a mounting plate I made out of Lexan. Somehow, I used part of the original mounting bracket to hold things in place. Don't remember how. Just know I don't ever want to do it again.
Now, however, there isn't room for the center AC vent "pipe". Anybody else run into this problem?

05-15-2003, 03:31 PM	#1
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	replacing the dash speaker. Has anyone replace the dash speaker? I was looking for one that was still in a truck for measurements. But I have not been able to find one. Dose anyone know what size the speaker is. and what brands are available. Thanks Landon __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

05-15-2003, 04:11 PM	#2
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	I think it is 4X10" but can't remember hoe tall it is. If you want to go "original" several of the vendors sell repos or "upgrades designed to fit in that space. Gmc Paul has them. http://www.gmcpaulstruckparts.com/stereo_equipment1.htm __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

05-15-2003, 05:32 PM	#4
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,121	Dual Cone Speaker Take a look at Auto Custom Sounds new Dual Voice Cone DVC dash speaker. Works in stereo, 140 W, and comes with the bracket to fit our trucks...sort of LOL. The first one I installed, I had to measure, cut, fit & weld to get it to mount right. I sent them the pics & specs////THEN they told me it mounts to the dash pad stud, not to the original speaker mount. Now the instructions are included---DAH! Add two kick panel speakers and there are no holes to cut in your truck...or if you already have door speakers, run them and enjoy. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

05-15-2003, 06:04 PM	#5
cabin94 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Auburn, NE USA Posts: 19	I have the dual-coil speaker, too. I have it hooked up to a vintage 70's pioneer 8-track. It sounds pretty good and the speaker is clear at loud volumes. __________________ 1968 Chevy C20 327 4spd Custom 66k

05-15-2003, 08:54 PM	#6
dons72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 230	I ordered the dual from LMC but after seeing the one PICKMUP posted I am sorry I did. PICKMUP if you don't mind how much was that and where did you order it? __________________ 72 cheyenne super

05-15-2003, 05:22 PM	#3
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	i just toook out my orig speker ..go in the dumpster .. i orded a new one from CHEVY DUTY .... waiting for the UPS box next week woo hooooooo

05-15-2003, 11:17 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	..and would that work with a stock radio on a 68 Camaro? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-15-2003, 11:20 PM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,121	I am a dealer for Custom Auto Sound, so I just pulled one out of stock to show. I tried to sell those dual speakers before, but they were so cheap they were always blowing out...so I stopped selling them! You can email me if you would like more info. I also stock the USA-1 radios and kick panel pods for speakers. frankeham@attbi.com __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170 Last edited by PICKMUP; 05-15-2003 at 11:22 PM.

05-16-2003, 10:13 AM	#9
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	Thank You everyone for the help. Frank you got mail. :p __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

05-17-2003, 05:51 AM	#10
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	One thing to remember is, be careful what your hooking the speaker up to, If have a stock AM or AM/FM or 8 Track (not sure if a factory 8 Track was available back then) do NOT use 4 ohm speakers, the original speakers back then were 10 ohm and if you use the new 4 ohm speakers you will eventually fry your power source!!!! Regards Doug

05-17-2003, 10:44 AM	#11
Dads72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 427	I stuck 2 aftermarket speakers in there using a mounting plate I made out of Lexan. Somehow, I used part of the original mounting bracket to hold things in place. Don't remember how. Just know I don't ever want to do it again. Now, however, there isn't room for the center AC vent "pipe". Anybody else run into this problem?



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