<VV> 1964 Radio

[J R Read_HML]

As I recall (could be faulty?), many early '60s converts had a grill in the 
center of the rear seat with a speaker behind - ala 1960 Bonneville.  Was 
that for "true" stereo, or merely for balance between front and rear?  Has 
anyone attempted a modification on Vairs to simulate such a system?  Of 
course, it would require some modification to the rear seat back upholstery.

Later, JR
Still living in the '60s with stock AM/FM from Cheby

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Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> 1964 Radio


> While true stereo wasn't available until mid-66, the factory stereo system
> used two speakers in the doors and two in (for the convertable) the boot
> well in their own wedge-shaped cardboard box. I think Clark's offers 
> these,
> though be aware that they use a shallow cone speaker. Modern speakers are
> usually too deep. They simply attach to the back of the rear seat. See the
> installation instructions for the multiplex or tape player, available from
> Clark's.
>
> And yes, the speakers WILL play up thru the boot, though you DO have to 
> add
> a little more power to the back with the top down and boot on. I happen to
> have just such a factory system in my '67 convertable.
>
> -Mark
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> Subject: Re: <VV> 1964 Radio
>>
>> I'm in the process of converting a 1970 Cadillac AM/FM radio to an early
>> model faceplate for my 63 Spyder. I am using the instructions in the Tech
>> Guide as a guideline.
>>
>> There are also several places on the web that will replace the guts of
> your
>> old AM to modern AM/FM Stereo with AUX jacks. They run about $400.00 for
> the
>> conversion. I have a buddy with a 64 that did it and he likes what he 
>> got.
>> The only draw back is mounting extra speakers other than two in the dash
> in
>> a convertible. I don't want to cut the door panels. I am designing boxes
> for
>> 5-1/4" speakers that will fit under the seats. However, I am also looking
>> into small box speakers to mount way up under the dash to supplement the
> two
>> 4" speakers in the stock dash location. I don't know which way I will go
>> yet.
>>
>> Dave Thompson
>> 63 Spyder Vert
>> Westminster, CA
>>
>
>
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