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Subject:Re: Front Door Speakers
From:BILL
Date:Sun, 19 Dec 1999 13:21:38 -0700

Replaced mine with Alpine 4". Had to drill 4 small holes for mounting
because my oe speakers were the screw type base. Used same wiring and it is
flush mount, so it does not interfere with the window handle. Also put the
same in the back overhead cabinet. Night-n-day difference in sound quality.
I also put in a Sony cd player.

Bill                     "I'd Rather Be Hiking The
'82 CA Westy [FreeBird]       Greater Yellowstone"
"Famous Potatoes"

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Todd Last
> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 1999 1:02 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Front Door Speakers
>
>
> I replaced my front door speakers with Polk 4.5" coaxial units
> and this has
> made a noticeable difference.
> The original speakers are just held in with 4 screws.
>
> Note: If you have Manual windows - you need to verify that the speaker
> grills do not poke out so far that they interfere with the
> window handle.
>
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
> Betsy Webb wrote:
>
> > The Dead sound dead.  So does Johny Cash and Mozart.  Actually the left
> > front door speaker appears shot.  Lots of breaking up with most music
> > and any sound.
> >
> > Question:  This appears to be a screw off speaker, unscrewed from the
> > back/  Is this correct?
> >
> > Has anyone an easy replacement set of speaker that attach easily,
> > without having to drill screw holes or similar hassels?  I don't want to
> > risk destroying the inside panel of the door or opening the waterproof
> > plastic in the door?
> >
> > Suggestions appriciated.  Drive to Phila will be better for the
> > holidays.  Happy holidays to all.
> >
> > Brad
> >
> > Oh yea, new heater core in the back works great.  Thanks for the tips on
> > how to install it without having to bleed the whole cooling system.
>