Date:         Sun, 29 May 2005 10:28:35 EDT
Reply-To:     Trvlr2001@AOL.COM
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Subject:      Re: can I put 6 1/2" speakers in a Westy?
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Hi All,
Yesterday, I install two 4in Sony's into the front of my 90 Carat.
I dont know if any one else has done it this way,
And, I have always used the New speaker covers,
which had me extending the door handles.
But this time, I just took my side cutters,
& cut the wheel spoke attachments off of the Vanagon speakers that hold
their integrated covers onto them.
Using the original VW covers, I then drilled new holes into the Sony speakers,
just inboard (towards center) from the original holes.
Pushing the drill bit toward the original holes, making them elongated.
Used 10-24 X 1/2" bolts &
They mounted right up. I will use black paint to paint the bolts.
Looks Stock, Sounds Great!
I also have a good amp, w/ subwoofers w/tweaters in the back.
Rock on, farm out, right arm & all that good wavy gravy s*** :o)
JC....

In a message dated 5/28/2005 11:00:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
paullist@GUZYK.COM writes:
I have 4 round 6 1/2" speakers.  Is there an easy way to mount them
in the front doors and in the rear cabinet where the factory speakers
are?

If you have successfully installed 6 1/2" speakers, please share how
you did it.  Include photos if any.

If you cannot fit 6 1/2" speakers, what is the largest size that can
be easily used in a Westy.