Date:         Mon, 18 Mar 2002 21:26:19 -0900
Reply-To:     Mike Moery <mike.moery@ACSALASKA.NET>
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From:         Mike Moery <mike.moery@ACSALASKA.NET>
Subject:      Re: 84 Westy Speaker Placement
Comments: To: Buffy and Philip Simmons <buffy-philip1@COX.NET>
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The original factory speakers fit into a molded plastic "cup" in the
moisture barrier, under the door trim, for this very reason.  Ideally,
replacement speakers should be protected the same way.  Better yet, put
them in the original factory speaker location, since "just above your
knees" is the ideal spot for good sound quality, according to
Blaupunkt's website.

    -Mike Moery
     Anchorage, AK
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Buffy and Philip Simmons
Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 8:08 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 84 Westy Speaker Placement

Ok.here is my first contribution to the list.  I bet that I will be
asking for more info than I will be getting.

I pulled the custom install front door speakers from my 84 camper and
turns out both were "corroded" through.  I guess the vent system on
these rigs runs a constant stream of air through the door and "eats
away" at the speaker material.  I think that I will install baffles on
the back of the speakers (Crutchfield sells them) to help protect them.

Anyway if you are thinking of ripping off the map pouch on the drivers
door and installing some rad 6" speakers, consider dealing with this.

Cheers

Philip