Can these OEM speakers be correct?

[Michael L.]

Guys,

tryimg to install some speakers that are supposed to be factory replacement for my 69 coupe but they don't fit in the kick panel relief that is meant for the speaker. It's not even close. I got some Kenwoods that are supposed to fit in the kick panel and they fit since that are much smaller but I'd like to keep it with the factory-like setup if possible. Anyone run into this? The OEM speakers are Paragon part #15495k. See attached pic.

Mike

[Brad Hillhouse (37766)]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

You never said if you are using the factory Delco radio, but I will make that assumption. The best speaker I have found to use with the OE Delco radio is made by TurnSwitch: http://www.turnswitch.com/speakers.htm You can buy them direct from Turn Switch, or from some of the aftermarket corvette dealers.

There is a 4 x 10 slimline oval that is the correct 8-10 ohm. To install, you will need to use your old mounting bracket from the lower portion of the original speaker that screws into the lower birdcage/speaker well, and also solder or crimp the original green/black speaker lead to each speaker input.

Here is a pic from Turn Switch website showing the Delco original on the top, and their replacement on the bottom. I have installed these in several 1968s with good results.




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[Jeffrey S.]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

Mike,
The lower speaker looks right. It should be a 4" x 10" speaker with the horizontal mounting bracket. The speaker you have should fit in nicely. Was the speaker area behind the kick panel modified previously? A picture of the area might help.
Jeff

[Michael L.]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

Thanks guys. Here are some pics of the area and speaker. On the last one I lined up the bottom mounting holes with the holes in the speaker bracket and it still isn't even close to fitting. Appreciate any feedback.

Mike

[Brad Hillhouse (37766)]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

Michael. Exactly why the ones I pictured are the only ones I have ever found in the aftermarket that will fit correctly.

Also, the ones I pictured have a "finger" that is how the mount to the top by locking into the tab in the birdcage opening. The bottom bracket that you have to use from the old speaker is just to hold it in place from rattling.

The ones you have will not work at all in the stock location. How is Paragons return policy on electronics?


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[Michael L.]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

I'm just totally confused as to how this speaker or the other one you mentioned will work given the dimensions of the birdcage opening. When installed are they supposed to be totally recessed into the birdcage or are they supposed to stick out a couple of inches? Because I can't see how either of these speakers go into the birdcage recess. It's just seems too big to me.

Mike

[Brad Hillhouse (37766)]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

Yours wont. The metal cage on the back is too large for the opening.

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[Joe L.]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

Thanks guys. Here are some pics of the area and speaker. On the last one I lined up the bottom mounting holes with the holes in the speaker bracket and it still isn't even close to fitting. Appreciate any feedback.

Mike

Michael------


These speakers are of absolutely an incorrect configuration for 68-69. The fact that they have the lower attached bracket would seem to indicate that someone "intended" them for the 68-69 application. If so, they entirely otherwise "missed the mark". I'm amazed that Paragon has not discovered this way before now and ceased supplying these. Anyone that would "butcher" the pillar post to install these would be out of their mind.

[Michael L.]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

Thanks guys that's what I figured but I needed to make sure. I thought I could get the interior together in a few weeks but it's crap like this that really screws me up. I think I'll get the ones Brad listed or I'll just configure the Kenwoods I got to work since at least they fit.

Mike

[Edward B.]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

"OEM" does not mean that a particular product is correct for your application, only that it was made by a company that supplied original equipment to your manufacturer. Even that definition has been bastardized by the many corporate takeovers that have occurred in the intervening fifty years. Buyer beware.

[Brad Hillhouse (37766)]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

Wait. What???

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[Joe L.]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

Wait. What???




Brad Hillhouse
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Brad-------

Well, at least they warn about it. However, as I said before, anyone that would "butcher" the pillar posts to install these would be out of their mind. I'd do without the speakers before I'd do that.

[Lawrence M.]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

Mike,
I replaced after market speakers in my 69 with the ones Brad showed, from the company he provided the link to. They fit and performed perfectly. Still working fine 9 years later.

[Michael L.]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

Thanks Larry I'm going to order them today.

[Richard T.]

Re: Can these OEM speakers be correct?

As Brad and others pointed out if your using the stock radio you must use the 8 to 10 Ohm speaker or you can damage the radio. I bought the same basic speaker as Brad but got mine from ELECTRO-TECH. Also have to swap your old brackets and wires with plug. Good luck.