In a message dated 16/06/2007 4:09:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Volks,

I'M still in  need of 4 speakers replacement for my  syncro which is
will have sonn some customfurnitures. I did receive somme  suggestions
from some listees but so far i wasn't able to get my hands on  the
suggestred model (out of stock or the model doesn't exist  anymore).

So again I'm asking the list for help. What I need is at  least (2)
brand new 4" (not used), better than stock' with flat grill so  in
won't be a problem which the dash once the doors are closed. The  one
in the back could be bigger (5") and thicker but I would prefer  the
same as for the front.

It seems almost impossible ti find  speakers grill with conservative
looks. All the model seems to be made for  kids with tuning cars!

JP

JP,  et all, here is the ultimate solution.  You get the 4" speakers from
Canadian Tire without grills, either the Pioneer or Sony.  Under $50 a pair
when on sale.  Sony XS-W4021 Xplod with injected P.P. cones are the  ones I got
and they are great.  Now, you get the OEM speakers from a late  model Vanagon,
'88 up I think, that are held in the door panel and rear with  four screws,
not the ones with the big screw ring in back.  Take those  speakers and cut off
the speaker with a rotary tool cut off wheel and your left  with a perfect OEM
looking grill that can be screwed on with your new  speakers.  Works like a
charm only problem is finding those late model  Vanagon OEM speakers.  I had a
pile of them but they are all gone  now.  I will try to get my hands on more
when I'm at West River Westys in  July.  John's Car Corner in Westminister, VT
may have some in his large  inventory of junked Vanagons.  Otherwise Chris
Turner should have a pile of  the kicking around.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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