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E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? #113063 08/31/08 04:42 PM 08/31/08 04:42 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,526 Tenn. jrwoodjoe OP master
jrwoodjoe OP master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,526 Tenn.	While working on the Challenger 3 Speaker Dash, I can not find an aftermarket speaker that will fit the mounting areas. I do have the correct grilles and mounting hardware. This is not a concours resto but really nice occasional driver and I would rather not cut the dash frame. Can I do it without cutting the dash frame for the small outboard speakers? What is the best solution for this. Thanks, Joe 65 Barracuda 70 Challenger

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: jrwoodjoe] #113064 08/31/08 04:57 PM 08/31/08 04:57 PM
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DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	Pony up!.....and buy a used set,....they aren't that bad,....if I recall, there's 3 different sets out there!,......68-70 B, Cuda' and Challenger, and 71 B have them reconed if necassary,....try Big Money Lewis, a member here, maybe he has a set?

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: jrwoodjoe] #113065 08/31/08 08:13 PM 08/31/08 08:13 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,822 Colorado D denfireguy top fuel
denfireguy top fuel D Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,822 Colorado	Here is company that has lots of different sizes: http://mcmelectronics.com/search.aspx?C=&K=speakers Not sure of the right one that fits the dash but if anyone has the right size, this place will. Craig 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: denfireguy] #113066 08/31/08 11:28 PM 08/31/08 11:28 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,489 west kentucky G gomangoRTSE pro stock
gomangoRTSE pro stock G Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,489 west kentucky	Can someone chime on the correct size speakers that go into the dash, and/or a specific selection or choice. I so see the one post above has a vendor, anyone else?

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: gomangoRTSE] #113067 09/01/08 01:27 AM 09/01/08 01:27 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,247 Alabama BigMoneyLewis master
BigMoneyLewis master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,247 Alabama	Turnswitch.com is now offering the correct outer speakers for the E body 3 speaker dash (as well as all other mopar replacement speakers). Greg Wards Classic Car Radio Repair Specializing in restoration and sales of Mopar A B E body radios We can restore YOUR radio usually in less than 7 days Visit our NEW website.. http://www.wardsclassiccarradiorepair.com gregward@mchsi.com phone 256-852-0955 gregward@mchsi.com phone 256-852-0955

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: BigMoneyLewis] #113068 09/01/08 07:49 AM 09/01/08 07:49 AM
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cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	Do the turnswitch speakers work well with aftermarket CD players, or only with the factory radio? I cut the dash frame on mine and will be using kicker 3.5 inch round speakers. I did that on my 'cuda and it sounds great. Tav

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: cataclysm80] #113069 09/01/08 08:15 AM 09/01/08 08:15 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,866 N. of 8mile, S. of heaven Spike Go Blue!!
Spike Go Blue!! Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,866 N. of 8mile, S. of heaven	I don't know about the E-body three speaker dash but in a B-body the Alpine SPS-080A 3 1/2" speakers drop in without a problem. If it's a stock radio you might want to go the turnswitch route because of the ohm difference.

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: Spike] #113070 09/01/08 09:11 AM 09/01/08 09:11 AM
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jrwoodjoe OP master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,526 Tenn.	Thanks for the input everyone. The original center speaker is intact. But it is so old it probably would not take too much use. BIGMONEY and Spike, I'll look at the company you suggested for a center speaker replacement. I did see one on the MCM site mentioned that might work for the center replacement also. My current thoughts are to hook the factory radio up to that speaker so that it works, and then to "hide" a modern tuner and wire it into the front outboard and the rear package tray.

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: jrwoodjoe] #113071 09/01/08 10:21 AM 09/01/08 10:21 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	If your wanting to keep it stock, you can have originals reconed. I had quite a few reconed by someone up in Mich. Cost was about 37.00 per, did'nt matter what size. PM me if you want his #

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: jrwoodjoe] #113072 09/01/08 12:18 PM 09/01/08 12:18 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida C cataclysm80 master
cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	Quote: My current thoughts are to hook the factory radio up to that speaker so that it works, and then to "hide" a modern tuner and wire it into the front outboard and the rear package tray. That sounds like a pretty good setup, best of both worlds. My center speaker doesn't do much with my aftermarket CD player in the 'cuda anyway. Tav

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: cataclysm80] #113073 09/01/08 01:17 PM 09/01/08 01:17 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA T THESHAKERPROJECT super stock
THESHAKERPROJECT super stock T Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA	Most GOOD aftermarket speakers will not fit on the driver side because of there bigger magnets that hang down on the switches on the switch panel but you can just put two 3 1/2 speakers in place of the center speaker as there is pleanty of room under there. I used two infinty cappa speakers there on my Challenger from cruchfield as Im going for a more modern sound quality with power amps and cd player. You can use the infinity cappas in the 2 sides but some modification of the dash frame and speaker besel will be required. It was just easier to use the center speaker hole for me....good luck.

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: jrwoodjoe] #113074 09/01/08 07:32 PM 09/01/08 07:32 PM
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magnum440 enthusiast M Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 348 texas	fwiw....i installed a set of tweeters from radio shack 10 yrs ago,,still sound good,,bolted rite in...

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: Challenger 1] #113075 09/01/08 09:10 PM 09/01/08 09:10 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,526 Tenn. jrwoodjoe OP master
jrwoodjoe OP master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,526 Tenn.	Quote: If your wanting to keep it stock, you can have originals reconed. I had quite a few reconed by someone up in Mich. Cost was about 37.00 per, did'nt matter what size. PM me if you want his # Thanks for that offer. I do not have the original outboards speakers to send off. My outboard speaker covers came with a newer Pioneer speakers that will not fit. I may send him the center speaker if I keep it in place. Thanks for the offer and I will let you know if I need his info. Quote: Most GOOD aftermarket speakers will not fit on the driver side because of there bigger magnets that hang down on the switches on the switch panel but you can just put two 3 1/2 speakers in place of the center speaker as there is pleanty of room under there. I didn't even look at the driver side. Thanks for the heads up and the tip about the 3 1/2s Quote: fwiw....i installed a set of tweeters from radio shack 10 yrs ago,,still sound good,,bolted rite in... RS was my first stop and the guy said they had not sold Car speakers in about 10 years. Sounds like you got yours just in time. Joe

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: jrwoodjoe] #113076 09/01/08 11:03 PM 09/01/08 11:03 PM
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Big_John member B Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 174 Upstate NY	These guys have the speakers and have conversions for your existing radio. http://turnswitch.com/services.htm

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: Big_John] #113077 09/01/08 11:43 PM 09/01/08 11:43 PM
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ebodyseast mopar E Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 500 NoVa	The new center speakers from turnswitch.com just came out, just released, same specs as stock - cost about $50. I got mine last month after someone here posted that they were finally available. Nice guy there, think about giving him a call, unless you want stock speakers, should call the guy Challenger1 uses. Last edited by ebodyseast; 09/01/08 11:46 PM.

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: THESHAKERPROJECT] #113078 09/02/08 12:13 AM 09/02/08 12:13 AM
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1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Quote: Most GOOD aftermarket speakers will not fit on the driver side because of there bigger magnets that hang down on the switches on the switch panel Thats intersting cause I've installed Infinity, Boston Accoustic, Polk Audio & JBL 3.5's in various E bodies & the only thing that hits is the steel dash frame which is pretty easy to notch for clearance & the mod is completely invisible unless you take things apart...

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #113079 09/02/08 12:57 PM 09/02/08 12:57 PM
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cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	add Kicker to that list. Tav

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: cataclysm80] #113080 09/02/08 04:32 PM 09/02/08 04:32 PM
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THESHAKERPROJECT super stock T Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,163 NORTHERN VA	Some will work if the magnet does not hang down to far but you better check it with the switches in place. On my Challenger it was so easy just to put both in the center speaker hole were there was a ton of clearance.

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: THESHAKERPROJECT] #113081 09/02/08 05:58 PM 09/02/08 05:58 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida C cataclysm80 master
cataclysm80 master C Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,165 Florida	I met a guy that put an 8 inch subwoofer under his center dash 4x10 opening. Only works on non AC cars though, the center AC vent ducting gets in the way. (ducting could probably be modified though) It sounded good, and you couldn't tell it was in there just by looking, but he said he had to make REAL sure everything was tight and stayed that way so the dash didn't rattle. Tav

Re: E Body Dash Speakers...What's the best solution? [Re: cataclysm80] #113082 09/02/08 08:48 PM 09/02/08 08:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,866 N. of 8mile, S. of heaven Spike Go Blue!!
Spike Go Blue!! Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,866 N. of 8mile, S. of heaven	That's why I liked the Alpine speakers I posted, the magnet does not hang down low. There is not much room in a B-body three speaker dash and out of all the speakers I tried the Alpines and a set from Radio Shack were the only ones to fit with no magnet interference.

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