what size speakers?

Post by **mmjosh** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:05 pm

what size speakers will i need if i build them in the interior piece by the footwell

cheers

josh

Post by **Peetee** » Mon Dec 28, 2009 11:16 pm

Difficult one. I suspect you are referring to the diameter of the speaker but you also have to take into account the depth of the speaker and the position of the support bar on the parcel shelf (if you have one) as it differed over the years.

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 9:59 am

You have the short parcel shelf so you are limited to 4" diameter speakers as the shelf mounting bracket restricts the space. I would advise making new footwell panels from hardboard to support the speakers. Been there, seen it, done it!

Post by **aupickup** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:02 am

what about putting them on the rear shelf

Post by **jonathon** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:09 am

Here's one option in a traveller we built about 10 years ago

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Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:15 am

My foot would go through it first time I stepped in the car!

But then - I'm always putting my foot in it!

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:17 am

Many a true word spoken in jest.

Post by **mmjosh** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:22 am

yes i am making it out of hardboard then covering it in material that matches the original footwell panel

Post by **mmjosh** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 10:36 am

would these speakers be ok

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/p ... EAKERS.htm

Post by **WPR678B** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:09 am

They would fit i expect, but you would struggle to hear anything from them while the car was in motion!

Post by **mrmorrisminor** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:12 am

On the convertible (1960) I mounted a pair of 6x9s on the underside of the dashboard. I used the large circular cut outs just under the glove boxes, cut a sutdy piece of wood to mount them on and bingo. The bass is amazing as they are basically bolted to the chassis of the car and you can't see them unless you lay on the floor, I have consealed the radio in the passenger glove box so there are no outward signs of any stereo....

Post by **mmjosh** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:28 am

so what should i do

Post by **mmjosh** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:28 am

so what should i do,i need suggestions

Post by **mmjosh** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:28 am

i would like them by the footwell but like WPR678B said you might not hear them because of the car.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:28 am

Best place is - in custom made boxes under the front seats!

Post by **mike.perry** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:33 am

Another option to add to the confusion, how about mounting them in the cross member under the back seat.
When it comes down to it, its your choice.

Post by **aupickup** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:16 pm

that seems a good idea mike

Post by **Peetee** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 1:17 pm

I'm looking into refabricating the side panels beside the rear seats on a 2-door. The originals are single pieces of hardboard with a slit in to accomodate the armrest. I would use aluminium sheet curved to shape or reinforce a hardwood panel and fix in an original armrest block and a 6x9 speaker and cover in leathercloth.
I just need some tips on how to bend the metal!

Post by **GeorgeHurst** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 1:38 pm

I made a new parcel shelf out of MDF and then put an MDF wall from under the dash to the parcel shelf with 6x9's mounted in them.
These run off the CD player (50W per speaker) and are plenty loud enough for general listening.

If you want it to be really loud, you want to get an amp and power the speakers that way.

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Post by **RogerRust** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:05 pm

mrmorrisminor wrote:On the convertible (1960) I mounted a pair of 6x9s on the underside of the dashboard. I used the large circular cut outs just under the glove boxes, cut a sutdy piece of wood to mount them on and bingo. The bass is amazing as they are basically bolted to the chassis of the car and you can't see them unless you lay on the floor

You beat me to it thats exactly what I fitted.