Date:         Fri, 9 Jul 1999 11:00:25 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Speakers in rear AC housing.
Comments: To: Adam Culp <aculp2@YAHOO.COM>
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What a FUN project <g>   I did this last summer and installed 5.25" Polk
speakers. As it was, that was about the limit in diameter you could do. The
5.25" speakers just touch the trim around the AC housing.  Now, the bad
news is all the cabinetry you have to take out to remove that cabinet.

I removed my cabinet since I had to enlarge the holes to install the bigger
speakers. At the same time I wanted to remove the evil pealing black foam
wrap on the A/C condenser.

The speakers are open to A/C components, so they are susceptible to
moisture etc. I suppose you could enclose the space behind the speakers
with some scrap wood if you were so inclined.  So far, moisture has not
been a problem with the speakers in my van in the A/C cabinet.

I have a bad photo of them installed if you are interested.

Oh, If you remove the back grilled panel at the rear of the lower A/C
cabinet. (That faces the rear hatch) you can look inside with a flashlight
and see the rear of the speakers and the existing space. You might want to
do this, before you start tearing things apart to see what you are getting
into. Also, read the Bentley to see all the cabinets you will need to
remove to get that lower A/C panel out.

Todd
'88 Westy

Adam Culp wrote:

> All,
>    I am looking for new speaker for my van.  I was just curious as to
> what the deal is with the rear speakers mounted on the AC housing.  How
> much space is behind there?  I am hoping to get 6.5" round speakers
> back there.  Has anybody else squeezed this size in?  Also, since their
> is AC components in there, do i have to worry about condesation harming
> my speakers?
>    Thanks in advance, and have a GREAT weekend!
>
> have fun,
> ADAM
> '74 Midget
> '87 Wolfie
>
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