Date:         Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:36:06 -0800
Reply-To:     Peter DiFalco <peter.difalco@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Peter DiFalco <peter.difalco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: speakers sizes: what fits?
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5 1/4" speakers fit in the stock holes with no modification; if you
want to cut the metal and fabricate a ring you can mount larger; the
main problem is the window cranks which need to be gently bent or
fitted with spacers to clear the larger speakers. Also watch out for
the surface height of the speakers; I purchased Alpines whose sound I
love but they press against the dash and have caused my door panels to
warp in the moist and cold weather.

If you don't have power windows you can fit a 6 1/2" speaker in the
lower part of the door, possibly with some metal cutting and maybe
needing to fabricate a mount situation. I have power windows so that
hole is occupied by the stock window motor. Best of luck.

For pics, I'd search on thesamba because lots of folks have taken
pictures of their sweet installs. Mine was not too imaginative so I
won't bore you with pictures.

Cheers,

Peter

On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 5:11 PM, Gregory Smith <gfs@gregoryfsmith.com> wrote:
> Hi Listers,
>
> I'm listening to my factory speakers (this in my '88 GL) and realizing
> they're blown.
>
> What sizes have folks found to fit in the stock door and rear A/C space?
>  What mods have been made?  On other lists we show pics, links to what
> you have would be great!
>
> Gregory Smith
> '88 Vanagon GL
>
> Smith Design Studio
> Small Building Company
> Olympia, WA
> 360-239-0429
> gregoryfsmith.com
>